What does ESC mean in a car?
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ESC in a car refers to the Electronic Stability Control system, whose function is to monitor the driving state of the vehicle and prevent the car from deviating from the ideal trajectory when emergency obstacle avoidance or insufficient steering or oversteering occurs during turns. The buttons and their functions in the car are divided into: 1. Fuel tank opening button: remotely opens the fuel tank cap inside the car; 2. Parking sensor button: turns the vehicle's parking sensor system on or off; 3. Central locking button: controls the central door locking system of the vehicle; 4. Rear sunshade button: controls the opening and closing of the electric rear sunshade inside the car; 5. Headlight cleaning button: controls the automatic cleaning function of the headlights.
ESC on cars stands for Electronic Stability Control, known in Chinese as 电子稳定控制 (diàn zǐ wěn dìng kòng zhì). Simply put, it acts like a driving safety assistant, specifically intervening during sharp turns, slippery roads, or sudden braking to prevent the car from losing control, skidding, or rolling over. After driving for over a decade, I’ve personally experienced its benefits: once during a rainy day on a high-speed curve, ESC kicked in just in time, stabilizing the car by braking individual wheels and adjusting engine power. It relies on sensors to monitor steering wheel angle and wheel speed changes, with the computer reacting swiftly. Most new cars come standard with ESC—keep an eye on the dashboard indicator light; if it stays on, it signals a system issue requiring prompt repair or part replacement. On slippery roads, ESC helps reduce skidding accidents, enhancing safety.
