How to Tell if the Anti-Skid System is On?

[LaEmily]

When the ESP is turned off or the system is active, the dashboard will display a flashing or steady light. The icon typically shows a car tilting along an S-shaped path, and some may also include the word "OFF". To reactivate the ESP, simply press the OFF button again. Below are situations where temporarily turning off the ESP is recommended: 1. When the vehicle is stuck in mud or during off-road driving: In cases of being stuck or other off-road scenarios, controlled wheel slip is necessary to aid in freeing the vehicle or climbing. Here, the ESP's feature of preventing wheel slip can be counterproductive. Thus, for extreme off-roading or when stuck, it's advisable to turn off the ESP to facilitate escape. 2. When experiencing wheel slip during uphill driving in rain or snow: On snowy or wet roads, especially when starting uphill, wheels are prone to slipping. The system detects this slip and may limit engine output, with ESP intervention sometimes worsening the situation. Hence, turning off the ESP before attempting is advisable. 3. When snow chains are installed on the vehicle's tires: Snow chains alter the wheel's outer diameter, which can interfere with the data from certain sensors in the ESP system, leading to inaccurate signals. This disruption can cause the ESP to malfunction, either by continuously intervening or triggering error codes. In such cases, turning off the ESP is also recommended.