What causes both the ESC and ABS lights to come on simultaneously?
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ABS and ESP lights both on due to two contact points being contaminated with mud. Anti-lock Braking System: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) functions by automatically controlling the braking force during vehicle deceleration, preventing wheel lock-up and maintaining a rolling-sliding state (with approximately 20% slip ratio) to ensure maximum tire-to-road adhesion. Electronic Stability Program: ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program. This system operates as a traction control mechanism that differs from conventional systems by regulating both driven and non-driven wheels. For instance, in rear-wheel-drive vehicles prone to oversteer (where the rear wheels lose traction causing fishtailing), ESP applies braking to the outer front wheel to stabilize the vehicle. During understeer situations, ESP brakes the inner rear wheel to correct the vehicle's trajectory.