If you need to turn off the ESC system, you can do so by holding down the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds. In some cases, the ESC light comes on if your vehicle is actively trying to maintain traction control. If the ESC light stays on, it means that your vehicle is not under control. And if the ESC light stays on for an extended period of time, your ESC may be malfunctioning, or the system has been manually deactivated.
On the dashboard, there is an ESC button that may have been accidentally pressed. If that is the case, you can manually turn off the ESC light. Look for the switch that says ESC, ESP or DSC on the dashboard and press it for three seconds. Look on your instrument panel to see if the light went out.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) came about as a result of the advancement of Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) over the years.
Electronic stability
control (ESC) may also be referred to as electronic stability programme (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC). If the ESC light flashes when driving normally, that means the system is activated, and is trying to keep the vehicle under control. ESC automatically applies the brakes to each of your car's wheels, preventing your vehicle from spinning or rolling away.While ESC can help reduce the risk of spinning and skidding, it will not necessarily prevent your car from rolling over. However, be aware that the ESC light may be an indicator that you are driving on a slippery road, and you may need to reduce speed to improve your control. In addition, ESC has a control unit that tracks the angle of your car's steering wheel, along with the rotation around the vertical axis of your vehicle. ESC can also be activated when using a spare wheel with a different diameter than the rest of the car's tyres.
Finally, ESC is a useful technology, but safe driving must always be a priority, regardless of road or weather conditions. Under normal operating conditions, the ESC light should only be on when you start the car for a couple of seconds and then turn it off. If your ESC was manually deactivated, there is a button on your car that you can use to reactivate it. And if it is an ESC defect, you should take your car to a workshop to correct the problem as soon as possible.
ESC helps prevent the car from "spinning" or "jackknifing" due to loss of traction on the road. If your vehicle is still under warranty, take your car to the dealer to have the ESC problem properly diagnosed.
