Hyundai i20 Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Using ESC OFF

In this manual: Driving Your Vehicle
Vehicle Overview — 4Your Vehicle's Safety System — 51Practical Features of Your Vehicle — 202Driving Your Vehicle — 88What to Do in an Emergency — 37Interview — 94Specifications and Consumer Information — 20
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While driving

The ESC OFF mode should be used only briefly, to make it easier to free the vehicle when it is stuck in snow or mud. When stopped, the ESC temporarily operates to maintain wheel torque.

To turn off the ESC system while driving, press the ESC OFF button when driving on a flat surface.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the transmission:

  • Prevent the drive wheels from spinning excessively when the ESC, ABS, or brake warning lights are illuminated. Repairs may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheels excessively while these indicators are illuminated.
  • When operating the vehicle on a chassis dynamometer, make sure the ESC system is deactivated (ESC OFF indicator illuminated).

Intelligent

Turning off the ESC system does not affect ABS or the standard brake system operation.

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