use of ESC

Paul-C · Jan 12th, 2018, 17:07

I have just picked up my XC60 D5 March 17 reg and going through the settings find the ESC disabled.
I have not had this facility before (previous car 960 MY 1995 that I had all of it's life) so I am curious as to whether this is an option to use in specific conditions or is it turned off for a MPG issue?
Hope you will bear with me whilst I get accustomed with all the software and electronics.
Thanks
Paul

Tannaton · Jan 12th, 2018, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Paul-C

I have just picked up my XC60 D5 March 17 reg and going through the settings find the ESC disabled.
I have not had this facility before (previous car 960 MY 1995 that I had all of it's life) so I am curious as to whether this is an option to use in specific conditions or is it turned off for a MPG issue?
Hope you will bear with me whilst I get accustomed with all the software and electronics.
Thanks
Paul

You can disable ESC in the settings but it will be re-enabled when you next start the car.

Also note that ESC consists of a number of systems, the only one you can disable is "Spin Control" which is the ability of the traction control system to override the throttle. This is useful for accelerating on viscous surfaces like sand or mud - there is no other benefit.

When you disable ESC there will be an orange light on the dash reminding you.

Paul-C · Jan 12th, 2018, 20:25

Thanks Tannation,
That's interesting because I didn't disable it, I found it disabled when working through the settings.
I had used the car numerous times previous to the check, I also didn't notice the orange light.
I will check it out tomorrow.

iain cooper · Jan 14th, 2018, 09:54

sounds like your reading the settings wrong Paul, it's giving you the option to disable it, not saying it's already disabled, if you know what I mean.

Iain

Paul-C · Jan 14th, 2018, 19:41

Yes, I am reading it wrong.
Thanks for the input.

Jan 12th, 2018, 17:07	#1
Paul-C Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	use of ESC I have just picked up my XC60 D5 March 17 reg and going through the settings find the ESC disabled. I have not had this facility before (previous car 960 MY 1995 that I had all of it's life) so I am curious as to whether this is an option to use in specific conditions or is it turned off for a MPG issue? Hope you will bear with me whilst I get accustomed with all the software and electronics. Thanks Paul

Jan 14th, 2018, 09:54	#4
iain cooper Senior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2021 12:26 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: argyll and bute	sounds like your reading the settings wrong Paul, it's giving you the option to disable it, not saying it's already disabled, if you know what I mean. Iain __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 FWD SE LUX NAV Geartronic

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Jan 12th, 2018, 20:25	#3
Paul-C Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	Thanks Tannation, That's interesting because I didn't disable it, I found it disabled when working through the settings. I had used the car numerous times previous to the check, I also didn't notice the orange light. I will check it out tomorrow.

Jan 14th, 2018, 19:41	#5
Paul-C Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	Yes, I am reading it wrong. Thanks for the input.

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