Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (if equipped)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering manoeuvres.
ESC is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether ESC will be effective in preventing a loss of control.
Operating ESC OFF button
Operation
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Press the ESC OFF button for approximately half a second to turn ESC off. ESC OFF (
) indicator light will illuminate, Traction Control disabled message will appear in the instrument cluster and the warning chime will sound.
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Press and hold the ESC OFF button again for approximately 3 second to turn ESC and traction control off. ESC OFF (
) indicator light will illuminate, Traction and Stability Control disabled message will appear in the instrument cluster and the warning chime will sound.
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To turn ESC on again, press the ESC OFF button. ESC OFF (
) indicator light will go off.
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For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
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Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control. It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.
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Never press the ESC OFF button whilst ESC is operating (ESC indicator light blinks). If ESC is turned off whilst ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip out of control.
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A click sound may be heard in the vehicle compartment when the vehicle begins to move after the vehicle is started. These conditions are normal and indicate that the Electronic Stability Control system is functioning properly.
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When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.
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Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.