2001 Audi A4 General Question

what does ASR button do and stand for?

Posted Oct 4th by Mike the owner of a Audi A4 audi, a4, asr button

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Hi Mike "ASR" stands for anti-skid recognition.When ASR is activated, the system can sense when the speed of one wheel differs from the others causing a skid and can adjust braking automatically to stop the skid.

⟩ Answered on Oct 4th, 2012 by Colleen McGee, Driving Instructor at Americas Driving School

VW calls it Anti Spin Regulations. It is a traction control system for slippery surfaces.

⟩ Answered on Oct 4th, 2012 by Jo An Holt, Automotive Journalist at Holt & Associates

Mike, a traction control system (TCS), also known as anti-slip regulation (ASR), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). The general idea is to reduce the torque of your wheels when accelerating to reduce and prevent slipping of the tires. Turning the system off will give you full performance and maximum torque. The main benefit of this system is on icy, snow covered or wet roads.

⟩ Answered on Oct 4th, 2012 by Stephanie Gutierrez, Marketing at Victory Auto Service & Glass

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