Stability system – introduction
A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and is normal. Acceleration will also be slightly slower than normal.
Warning
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions.
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordance with current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions:
- Traction control
- Spin control
- Active Yaw Control
- Trailer Stability Assist
Traction Control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin at low speeds by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin Control (SC)
The SC function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)
This function helps maintain directional stability, for example when cornering, by braking one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)1
The TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway. See Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) for more information.
This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects Sport mode.