How to Use the Anti-Skid Function
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When starting the vehicle on snow-covered or waterlogged roads, the wheels are prone to skidding. The onboard computer will detect the wheel skidding and limit the engine output, requiring the ESP to be turned off. When encountering situations like getting stuck or off-road driving, the vehicle needs appropriate skidding to help extricate itself or climb, so to ensure successful extrication, the ESP should be turned off first. Snow chains used for driving in snow can interfere with the sensor data in the ESP system when altering the wheel's outer diameter, causing signal inaccuracies, thus requiring the ESP to be turned off. When the vehicle is drifting, the wheels are in a skidding state, and the ESP will intervene to limit the vehicle's skidding, necessitating the ESP to be turned off.
When I first started driving, I was also curious about how to use the anti-skid system. Later, a mechanic told me that actually, I didn’t need to do anything. The system automatically turns on when the car starts, and a small green light on the dashboard will illuminate. If you feel a slight tug on the steering wheel while taking a sharp turn on the highway, that’s it working—quietly braking a specific wheel to stabilize the car. The only time you need to manually intervene is in special situations, like being stuck in snow during winter. In such cases, you’ll need to press the small button near the steering wheel with a car skid curve symbol to turn it off, allowing the wheels to spin freely and help you escape. After getting out, remember to press it again to turn it back on; otherwise, it will remain off the next time you start the car. Normally, don’t turn it off randomly—especially on rainy days, it can be a lifesaver.
