How to Turn Off the Car ESP?
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The car ESP can be turned off by pressing the ESP button, and pressing the button again can turn it back on. Vehicles equipped with an ESP system have a physical button to deactivate ESP. It is recommended to turn off ESP under the following circumstances: 1. When the vehicle is stuck in mud or during off-road driving, wheel slip is needed to help the vehicle get out or climb, so ESP should be turned off; 2. When encountering wheel slip while climbing on rainy or snowy days, the system will detect the slip and limit engine output, so ESP should be turned off; 3. When snow chains are installed on the vehicle tires, the chains used for snow driving may interfere with the data from the ESP system's sensors due to changes in wheel diameter, causing signal inaccuracies and affecting the normal operation of the ESP system, so ESP should be turned off.
I've been driving for over ten years, and sometimes when the car gets stuck in snow or ice, the wheels just spin without moving. That's when you need to turn off the ESP. The method is simple—there's a small button near the steering wheel or on the center console labeled 'ESP' or with a skidding car icon. Press it once to deactivate. I've used it once, and it allows the wheels to spin freely, helping you get unstuck. But remember, keeping ESP on is generally safer—it helps stabilize the car in emergencies, especially in rain or when taking turns. If you turn it off, the car may lose control or skid, so be very careful. I recommend only turning it off when absolutely necessary, like in mud or snow, and reactivating it afterward. Always keep it on for safety—safety comes first.