Page 26 of Volkswagen New Beetle & New Beetle Cabriolet Brochure by Volkswagen Australia

owning a volkswagen volkswagen new vehicle warranty every new volkswagen passenger vehicle is covered by a 3-year/100,000km whichever occurs first manufacturer s warranty which includes volkswagen assist 24hr roadside assistance every new volkswagen passenger vehicle is also covered by a 3-year paintwork and 12-year anti-corrosion perforation warranty glossary anti-lock braking system abs when braking wheel speed sensors measure the road wheel speed and should one or more wheels start to lock the abs system reduces brake pressure to that wheel this prevents the wheels from locking during heavy or emergency braking enabling the vehicle to remain steerable anti-slip regulation asr volkswagen assist ­ premium as a customer you can be assured that wherever you travel in australia you will have access to roadside assistance 24 hours a day 365 days a year you will receive help in the event of a breakdown or accident and if required your vehicle will be mobilised or transported to a volkswagen authorised workshop as a volkswagen owner you will also have access to the additional benefits of accommodation and car rental if your vehicle cannot be mobilised within 24 hours when you are travelling away from home furthermore you can enjoy the benefits of volkswagen assist s concierge service for australiawide travel booking 26 asr is a switchable traction control system that prevents the wheels from spinning under acceleration by reducing engine torque it is active at speeds above 40km/h electronic brake-pressure distribution ebd electronic more sophisticated means of regulating the ratio of front/rear brake pressure settings are varied according to driving and load conditions to ensure each wheel is braked to the optimum extent electronic differential lock edl edl improves driving and steering characteristics when accelerating on road surfaces where each wheel has a different degree of traction the system operates automatically and is combined with the abs system using the abs wheel sensors edl monitors the speed of the individual driving wheels when a difference in driving wheel speed is detected i.e when one wheel starts to spin due to differences in road surfaces e.g due to water or dirt the system brakes the spinning wheel transferring engine power to the wheel with the best traction edl is active in forward and reverse and operates up to 40km/h electronic stabilisation program esp abs edl and asr traction control systems are integrated into the electronic stabilisation program esp in short esp helps ensure that the vehicle goes where you steer it even in extreme driving conditions the esp system constantly compares the actual movement of the vehicle with pre-determined values and should a situation arise where the vehicle starts to skid esp will apply the brakes to individual wheels and automatically adjust the engine s power output to correct the problem esp prevents the vehicle from losing control when trying to avoid an accident for example it also prevents spinning off on a curve due to either understeer or oversteer volkswagen service your authorised volkswagen service centre is part of volkswagen s global quality management system ensuring all dealers are certified to iso 9001:2000 ­ an internationally recognised quality standard authorised volkswagen service centres have factory trained technicians equipped with the very latest diagnostic equipment specialist tooling and volkswagen genuine parts an authorised volkswagen service centre undertakes work in accordance to factory specified guidelines and maintenance schedules volkswagen genuine partsŪ volkswagen genuine partsŪ are designed for your vehicle and approved by volkswagen with particular regard to safety the workmanship dimensional accuracy and materials used in these parts comply with factory specifications to ensure safety and reliability volkswagen recommends the use of volkswagen genuine partsŪ volkswagen authorised dealers offer a 2-year warranty on genuine parts from the date of purchase volkswagen finance buying borrowing or leasing volkswagen finance will certainly make you think differently about financing and insuring your new volkswagen committed to meeting the needs of volkswagen drivers across australia we offer a range of leasing financing and insurance products each with distinct advantages depending on your specific circumstances our packages are personalised to suit your individual requirements you design your plan so that it meets your budgeting needs and can rest assured that there will be no surprises along the way speak to your local participating volkswagen dealer today to put together a financial solution that best suits your lifestyle.

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