Contents: Operating principle 🠛 System shutdown 🠛
The anti-slip system reduces the slippage of the drive wheels and improves vehicle control when starting off and during sharp acceleration.
The system allows better control of the car during extreme driving and adapts it to an individual driving style.
However, this system does not replace the driver. It does not expand the capabilities of the car and should not encourage the driver to drive at higher speeds.
Even with this system, the driver must exercise caution and be attentive while driving (the driver must be constantly prepared for any unexpected events that may arise while driving).
Operating principle
Using sensors installed on the vehicle's wheels, the system constantly measures and compares the rotation speed of the drive wheels and monitors any sudden increases.
If a wheel starts to slip, the system applies the brakes, reducing torque to a level that maintains the wheel's grip on the road.
The system also controls the engine speed, maintaining it at a level that ensures traction, regardless of the position of the accelerator pedal.
Fig. 1.88. Stability control system indicator lamp
When the system is turned on, the indicator lamp starts flashing (see fig. 1.88).
System shutdown
In some cases (driving on very soft ground, snow, mud, and if anti-skid chains are installed) to reduce slippage, the system can reduce engine power. If you do not need to use the system, turn it off by pressing the switch.
Fig. 1.89. ASR system deactivation button
The message "Traction control system disabled" flashes and the indicator lights come on (Fig. 1.89).
Disabling this function also disables the ESP function.
As soon as possible, turn the system on by pressing the switch again.
The function will be automatically activated when the ignition is turned on or when the speed increases above 50 km/h (approximately).
At speeds above 50 km/h, this function cannot be disabled.