Electronic Stability; Control (Esc) - HOLDEN WN CAPRICE 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

Caution (Continued)
warning lights and the SERVICE
ESC and/or SERVICE
TRACTION CONTROL messages
are displayed, the differential
could be damaged. The repairs
may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Reduce engine
power and do not spin the
wheel(s) excessively while these
lights and this message are
displayed.
Caution
When traction control is turned
off, it is possible to lose traction.
If you attempt to shift gear with
the wheels spinning with a loss of
traction, it is possible to cause
damage to the transmission. Do
not attempt to shift gear when the
wheels do not have traction.

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)

The vehicle has an Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system
which combines antilock brake,
traction and stability control systems
and helps the driver maintain
directional control of the vehicle in
most driving conditions.
Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving. Traffic safety can
only be achieved by adopting a
responsible driving style. The
vehicle's speed should always be
adjusted to suit road and traffic
conditions.
When you first start the vehicle and
begin to drive away, the system
performs several diagnostic checks
to ensure there are no problems.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal
Driving and Operating
and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle. The
system should initialise before the
vehicle reaches 40 km/h.
If the system fails to turn on or
activate, the light illuminates in
the instrument cluster and the
appropriate message will be
displayed.
See Ride Control System Messages
on page 5-29.
This will flash on the instrument
cluster when the ESC system is
both on and activated.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working; this is normal.
When the light is on solid, the
system will not assist the driver in
maintaining directional control of the
vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is automatically
enabled whenever the vehicle is
started. To assist the driver with
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