Disabling electronic stability control

You can disable the electronic stability control for a more active driving experience.

Electronic stability control1 can be turned on or off in the display. When it is turned off, it is still active to a certain extent for safety reasons. However, turning the function off limits interactions from ESC. This can give you a more active driving experience, as more control is transferred to the driver. ESC will still step in and help the driver in many scenarios.

Turning ESC off can also be useful for off-road driving or if the vehicle is stuck in mud or deep snow.

When ESC is deactivated, the stability system off symbol is shown in the driver information area.

Electronic stability control off symbol
Press the vehicle symbol in the bottom bar and go to Settings.
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → ESC OFF.
Turn ESC on or off.

The function resets when the vehicle is powered down.

 Note

Disabling ESC also disables lane keeping aid.