Stability/Traction Control Switch: Notes

Unlike the standard anti-lock control system, the individual systems of ESC  with RSC®  can be deactivated by the driver through the stability/traction control switch. The switch is hard-wired to the ABS module and when pressed sends a voltage signal to the module. The ABS module then sends a message over the HS-CAN  bus indicating that the driver has requested that the system be deactivated and illuminates the stability/traction indicator "sliding-car icon". The circumstances present when the switch is pressed and the duration of the button press will determine what systems are disabled.

• Button pressed momentarily - engine traction control, ESC  and RSC®  systems are disabled and the "sliding-car icon" will illuminate solidly. Brake traction control will continue to function.
• Button pressed and held for more than 5 seconds with vehicle speed under 40 km/h (25 mph) - ESC  , RSC®  , engine traction control and brake traction control systems are all disabled and the "sliding-car icon" will flash momentarily and then illuminate solidly.
• Vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph) after  the button is pressed and held for more than 5 seconds - engine traction control, brake traction control, RSC®  and ESC  will be enabled, but the "sliding-car icon" will be illuminated solidly.
• Button pressed after deactivation - all systems will be enabled and the "sliding-car icon" will not be illuminated.

Once disabled, the systems will remain in that state until the driver presses the switch again, the ignition key is cycled or the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph). Once the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph), RSC®  and ESC  will re-activate but traction control will remain deactivated.