How to Turn On/Off the Vehicle Anti-Slip System?
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Car anti-slip systems are enabled by default. Press and hold the ESP button to turn off the anti-slip system. The following situations are not recommended for enabling the anti-slip system: 1. When the vehicle is stuck in mud or during off-road driving, or in situations like getting stuck or other off-road conditions, appropriate wheel slip is needed to help escape or climb. Therefore, during extreme off-roading or when stuck, it's best to turn off the ESP first to ensure successful escape; 2. When encountering wheel slip while climbing a slope in rain or snow, especially when starting on snowy or waterlogged roads, wheels are prone to slipping. The system will detect the wheel slip and limit the engine's output, so it's necessary to turn off the ESP before attempting again; 3. When installing snow chains on the vehicle tires, the chains used for snow driving may interfere with the data from certain sensors in the ESP system due to changes in wheel diameter, leading to inaccurate signals. This can affect the normal operation of the ESP system, possibly causing continuous ESP intervention or triggering fault codes. In such cases, the ESP needs to be turned off.
Hey, when it comes to the traction control system switch, I as a car enthusiast have a lot to say! When I'm driving my SUV, the traction control system is on by default. If I want to turn it off, I just press a button on the dashboard to the right of the steering wheel with a skidding car icon or labeled ESC OFF. After turning it off, a small light on the dashboard will come on as a reminder. Normally, I keep the system on while driving—it automatically helps prevent tire slippage and enhances safety. However, on racetracks or when trying to get unstuck in snow, turning it off avoids excessive system intervention, giving the car more direct power. I once turned it off in the snow, and the wheels spun more aggressively, helping me climb out of a muddy ditch! Remember not to keep it off for too long; just press the button again to restart the system on the way back. Button locations vary by car—BMW's might be near the gearshift, while Honda's could be on the center console. It's always best to check the manual to be sure.
