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ESC OFF

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ESC OFF Status

This vehicle has 2 types of ESC OFF. If the vehicle is stopped while ESC is off, ESC remains off. After restarting the vehicle, ESC will automatically turn back on.

• ESC OFF Status 1

To cancel ESC operation, briefly press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light illuminates). In this state, the engine control function does not operate. This means the traction control function does not operate. Only the brake control function operates.) is on). In this state, the engine control function does not work. This means the traction control function does not work. Only the brake control function works.

• ESC OFF Status 2

To cancel ESC operation, briefly press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF) for more than 3 seconds. The ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF) illuminates and the ESC OFF warning chime sounds. In this state, the engine control function and the brake control function do not operate. This means the vehicle stability control function no longer operates.

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