A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and is normal. Acceleration may 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
- Engine Drag Control
- Trailer Stability Assist
Traction control
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin 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
This function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Active Yaw Control
At low speeds, this function helps maintain directional stability by braking one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
Engine Drag Control EDC
EDC helps keep the engine running if the wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting down in the manual shifting mode or while using the engine's braking function on a slippery surface. If the wheels were to lock, the vehicle would become more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist*1
TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway.
This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects Sport mode.