Stability Control System (Scs) And Traction Control System (Tcs) - MG HS PHEV Manual

STARTING & DRIVING
Stability Control System (SCS) and
Traction Control System (TCS)
Stability Control System (SCS)
SCS is designed to assist the driver in control of driving
direction. The SCS automatically enters Standby mode
after the power system is started.
When SCS detects that the vehicle is not moving in the
intended direction, it will intervene by applying brake force
to selected wheels or through the power management
system to prevent sliding and assist in bringing the car back
to the right direction.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The purpose of TCS is to aid traction, thereby helping the
driver to maintain control of the car in situations where
one or both of the driving wheels are spinning (for example,
if one wheel is on ice and the other on tarmac). TCS
monitors the driving speed of each wheel individually. If
spin is detected on one wheel, the system automatically
brakes that wheel, transferring torque to the opposite,
non-spinning wheel. If both wheels are spinning, the system
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will reduce the output torque of the power system in order
to regulate wheel rotation until traction is regained.
Switching On/Off
SCS and TCS are automatically switched to standby
when the START/STOP Switch placed in the ON/READY
position. They can be switched off by using the "Stability
Control" switch located within the infotainment system
display.
When SCS and TCS are switched off, the Stability
Control/Traction Control System OFF warning lamp will
illuminate - refer to the "Warning Lights and Indicators"
section in the "Instruments and Controls" chapter.
Note: Disabling SCS and TCS will not affect the
operation of ABS. Always disable SCS and TCS when
driving with snow chains fitted.
Stability Control/Traction Control Warning
Lamps
Refer to "Warning Lights and Indicators" in "Instruments
and Controls" chapter.