On front-wheel drive vehicles, the APS prevents the drive wheels from slipping during sharp acceleration by automatically reducing the engine power. At all speeds, the APS works together with the ABS. If the ABS fails, the APS also malfunctions.
The APS is turned on automatically after the engine is started. If necessary, this system can be turned off and on again by pressing a button.
When the system is switched off, the ASR indicator lamp lights up.
Usually the APS is always on. Only in certain exceptional cases, when wheel slip is desired, it is preferable to switch off the system, for example:
- when driving with snow chains;
- when driving on deep snow or loose ground;
- when rocking a stuck car.
After passing such sections, it is necessary to turn on the anti-slip system again.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the APS, it is necessary that all wheels are dressed in identical tires. Differences in tire running-in paths may lead to an undesirable decrease in the engine power.
Warning: Your driving style should always be adapted to the road surface and traffic conditions. The increased safety of your vehicle achieved by this anti-skid system should not be a reason for risky driving!
Thanks to the anti-slip system, in unfavorable road conditions, it becomes much easier or even possible to start the car from a standstill, accelerate the car, and overcome steep climbs.
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