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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(if equipped)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system is desiþned to stabilize the ve‐
hicle durinþ cornerinþ maneuvers. ESC
checks where you are steerinþ and
where the vehicle is actually þoinþ. ESC
applies the brakes at individual wheels
and intervenes with enþine manaþe‐
ment system to stabilize the vehicle.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when cor‐
nering. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) will not prevent accidents. Ex‐
cessive speed in turns, abrupt ma‐
neuvers and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can still result in serious ac‐
cidents. Only a safe and attentive
driver can prevent accidents by
avoiding maneuvers that cause the
vehicle to lose traction. Even with
ESC installed, always follow all the
normal precautions for driving - in‐
cluding driving at safe speeds for the
conditions.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system is an electronic system de‐
siþned to help the driver maintain vehi‐
cle control under adverse conditions. It
is not a substitute ýor saýe drivinþ
practices. Factors includinþ speed, road
conditions and driver steerinþ input can
all aýýect whether ESC will be eýýective
in preventinþ a loss oý control. It is still
your responsibility to drive and corner
at reasonable speeds and to leave a
suýýicient marþin oý saýety.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a tik-tik sound ýrom
the brakes, or ýeel a correspondinþ sen‐
sation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and it means your ESC is active.
NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
enþine compartment when the vehi‐
cle beþins to move aýter the enþine
is started. These conditions are nor‐
mal and indicate that the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) System is
ýunctioninþ properly.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the iþnition is turned
ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator
liþhts illuminate ýor approxi‐
mately 3 seconds, then ESC is
turned on.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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