Traction Control Switch: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION






NOTE: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may also be referred to as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) depending on the vehicle model year and configuration. Certain components may also reference ESP, ESC, or use the traction control symbol.

The ESC Off Switch is an integral part of the instrument panel switch pod (1) located in center of the instrument panel. The ESC Off switch turns the Electronic Stability Control off whenever the switch is depressed. Depressing the switch a second time turns the ESC back on. The switch resets itself each time the ignition is cycled.

When the ESC Off switch is depressed and released, turning ESC off, it does not completely turn the system off. The ESC system reduces torque management to a lesser amount, but ESC function can still occur if the system perceives the need.

The ESC function lamp (car symbol with the squiggly lines under it) is illuminated in the cluster whenever the ESC system is turned off.