Traction Control

This function controls the engine and brakes to prevent the driving wheels from spinning at the time of starting and accelerating. Particularly, this function is helpful for safe driving on muddy or icy roads. When ESP® hydraulic unit/control module assembly detects wheel spinning using information from the yaw rate/G sensor assembly and wheel speed sensors, it lowers the engine torque by reducing throttle position and retarding the ignition timing. At the same time, brake is applied to the spinning tire so that the engine torque can be transmitted to other tire.