Stability control

Your vehicle has stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.

Electronic stability control

Electronic stability control1 consists of several sub-features that can apply your vehicle's brakes automatically to prevent skidding when the vehicle detects a loss of traction or steering control. To do so, ESC applies the brakes to each wheel individually. When this intervention happens, the symbol for ESC flashes in the instrument panel.

Electronic stability control symbol
Your vehicle's stability control includes several other features, such as:
Anti-lock braking system2The vehicle's anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves braking performance and maneuverability and helps to stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and traction controlThese features act to prevent the wheels from slipping against the road surface when you accelerate.
Engine drag control3Helps to prevent wheel locking during engine braking on slippery surfaces.
Roll stability controlReduces the risk of overturning in certain situations: for example, during a sudden evasive maneuver or if the vehicle skids.

Stability control malfunction

If your vehicle notices a stability control malfunction, it will notify you with a symbol and a message in the instrument panel. The message and symbol depend on the nature and severity of the detected fault. If the electronic stability control symbol is continuously shown instead of flashing, this could indicate a stability control malfunction.

Be sure to read and follow any instructions in the message. It is recommended to address any ESC malfunctions as soon as possible, although it is possible to drive the vehicle with disabled ESC.

 Tip

Some ESC malfunctions may only be temporary. You can try turning your vehicle off and then turning it back on to see if the message persists. If the message disappears, the malfunction was only temporary.

 Warning

Stability control features are supplements to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay attentive and focused on driving safely. Drive the vehicle with the same attention to safety as you would need to in a vehicle without the ability to intervene.