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    When I switch off Traction Control, I get a message on screen that Front Assist Braking is disabled.
    Turning TC back on fixes the error.
    I don't see how the two systems are directly linked, but guess there might be a dependency on ABS for both?
    I don't find a reference to this in the manual.
    Can anyone else confirm this issue?

    Cheers!
    Tiguan Highline 162TSI | Indium Grey | DAP | MY18

  • #2
    Originally posted by spacemannz View Post
    When I switch off Traction Control, I get a message on screen that Front Assist Braking is disabled.
    Turning TC back on fixes the error.
    I don't see how the two systems are directly linked, but guess there might be a dependency on ABS for both?
    I don't find a reference to this in the manual.
    Can anyone else confirm this issue?

    Cheers!
    totally normal, same occurs in my s3, they are directly linked for adaptive cruise and/or emergency braking as examples ...


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    • #3
      Originally posted by jaydeecee18 View Post
      totally normal, same occurs in my s3, they are directly linked for adaptive cruise and/or emergency braking as examples ...


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      Interesting - thanks for confirming it.
      Morale of the story; switch TC off to have a bit of fun, you gotta expect a bit of risk.

      Probably one of the reasons why VW deleted the button on MY18.5.

      Speaking of hooning... anyone tried a handbrake turn with the electric handbrake?
      Not that I’ll probably ever try, but hey, it would be nice to know.
      Tiguan Highline 162TSI | Indium Grey | DAP | MY18

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      • #4
        Funnily enough a colleague attempted to engage the e-brake in his company Passat on the last day he had the vehicle at 80k/pH and he reported that it wouldn't engage. He did mention upto 30 it would work..

        I also believe it will disengage when it detects acceleration as that's what happens when stationary. You don't have to push it to disengage

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        • #5
          Haha I’ve been wondering about this as well, guess you’ll just have to rely on the speed/inertia movement on loose surfaces if you want to get a bit loose

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          • #6
            Originally posted by 1tiggy View Post
            Haha I’ve been wondering about this as well, guess you’ll just have to rely on the speed/inertia movement on loose surfaces if you want to get a bit loose
            Scandinavian Flick
            Tiguan Highline 162TSI | Indium Grey | DAP | MY18

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