Electronic Stability Control - Fisker Karma 2012 Owner's Handbook Manual

Electronic Stability Control

ELECTRONIC STABILITY
Electronic Stability Control
CONTROL (ESC)
WARNING: No electronic system can
remove the need for safe driving
practices. Although the Electronic Stability
Control can help to maintain control of the
vehicle, it cannot prevent any accident
which may result from the vehicle turning at
too high a speed or from
careless/dangerous driving techniques.
Note: By default ESC is switched on every
time you start your vehicle.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under
certain driving conditions, the ESC system
helps to perform the following functions:
• Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so
power is transferred to a drive wheel on
the same axle that is not slipping.
• Controls brake pressure and traction
motor output to reduce drive wheel slip
based on vehicle speed.
• Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and traction motor output to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle
in the following conditions:
• Understeer.
• Oversteer.
When the ESC system is operating
the indicator light on the instrument
cluster will flash to indicate it is in use.
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Electronic Stability Control
Turning off ESC
CAUTION: Driving with ESC
deactivated can put additional loads
on the brakes. It is recommended that ESC
is switched on for normal driving conditions.
In some driving conditions it may prove
helpful to deactivate ESC to improve
mobility. These conditions include:-
• Starting on a loose surface, such as
gravel or snow.
• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
• Rocking the vehicle out of a hole or deep
rut.
To turn off ESC, touch and hold the
ESC button on the touch-screen for
approximately three seconds.
The ESC OFF indicator light will
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
OFF