Hyundai Tucson: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Braking system / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage

When driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in snow or mud by temporarily stopping operation of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.

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

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the transaxle:

Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively while the ESC, ABS, and brake warning lights are displayed. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights are displayed.
When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure the ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated).

✽ NOTICE

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

Indicator lights

When the ignition switch is placed to the ON position, the ESC indicator light illuminates, then goes off if the ESC system is operating normally. The ESC indicator light blinks whenever the ESC ...

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