The traction control in snow

The traction control can also be referred to as anti-slip regulation (ASR). It simply ensures that the drive wheels do not spin when moving off or when accelerating suddenly while driving. This prevents sideways breaking in snow, slippery ice, rain and other poor road conditions. It also distributes the driving forces optimally to the bikes and thus particularly facilitates starting.

This is the traction control in the safety package

• Our cars are becoming safer and safer, as long as you, the driver, handle them correctly. Today, individual systems work together in almost all new vehicles in a safety package.
• The traction control (ASR), the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic stability program (ESP) work closely together and take care of yours even more safety.
• In addition, there is the interaction with the engine control, the brake force control and many other things.

How to drive safely with traction control

• Traction control does not relieve you of a careful driving style. Always adapt to the road and weather conditions, reduce your speed in good time and keep in mind that the wheels' grip on snow is only 30% compared to a dry road surface.


Car traction control - how to use it correctly

In cars, traction control is also called anti-slip regulation or ASR for short. It is …

• When starting off on slippery ground, you will notice the traction control through the possible back and forth Switching between the drive wheels because the system wants to drive the wheel where the best grip is consists.
• There will be no wheel spin. You also notice that because of the engine does not accept more "gas" than necessary. The functioning of the system is also indicated by a yellow control lamp, which flickers while the ASR is actively engaged.
• If you suddenly need to accelerate while driving, the traction control reacts immediately by "taking the throttle off" and redistributing the drive forces if there is a risk of spinning.
• Sometimes it is necessary to switch off the ASR. If it becomes slippery on steep mountain drives in the snow and you have the feeling that you are losing your momentum, switch off the system temporarily with the button provided. Otherwise the ASR can make incorrect assessments and your car simply stops because the wheels shouldn't spin.
• If it is too slippery under both drive wheels when starting off and nothing turns, switch off the traction control for a short time and switch it on again when you are in motion. A flashing ASR lamp will also remind you of this.

Enjoy every security system in your car. But always drive very carefully and considerately.