Stability Control
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic stability control (ESC)
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
Stability control (ESC) warning lamp
While driving, it flashes during activation
of the system. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 85).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
The system will detect when you brake heavily by measuring the rate at which you press the brake pedal. It will provide maximum braking efficiency as long as you press the pedal. The system can reduce stopping distances in critical situations.
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note: The system will be switched on automatically every time you switch the ignition on.
Vehicles with stability control
(ESC) switch
A
B
Without ESC
With ESC
The system supports stability when the vehicle starts to slide away from your intended path. This is performed by braking individual wheels and reducing engine torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced traction control function by reducing engine torque if the wheels spin when you accelerate. This improves your ability to pull away on slippery roads or loose surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting wheel spin in hairpin bends.
Press and hold the switch for one second.
The switch will illuminate. A message will
be shown in the display. See Information
Messages (page 102).
Press the switch again to turn the system on.
For item location: See At a Glance (page
9).
Vehicles without stability control
(ESC) switch
Turn the system off and on using the
information display. See Information
Displays (page 89).
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
