Equipping the vehicle with active safety systems is one of the most important factors in evaluating the equipment. With the development of the automotive industry, the list of these systems is supplemented with new ones, and the existing devices are being improved. One of them is ESP - a vehicle stability control system in motion, which received this abbreviation, the most common in Europe, from the German definition of Elektronisches Stabilitatsprogramm, since the first 20 years ago Mercedes Benz and BMW began to equip their cars with it.
Depending on the car manufacturer, this device can also be designated in a different way - ESC, DSC, DTSC, VSA, VSC, VDC, but the essence of its operation does not change from this - automatic correction of the vehicle's course in the event of a potential skid:
- neutralization of sharp jerks of the steering wheel during skidding;
- distribution of the influence of the braking system individually on each wheel;
- adjusting the engine speed to provide the necessary degree of control of the vehicle's course;
- control of angular velocity and lateral acceleration to fix the beginning of a skid.
The importance of each of these ESP functions in ensuring the safe operation of the car can hardly be overestimated, therefore, the AvtoVAZ concern also equips new models of its cars, including the Lada XRay even of the basic configuration, with this system.
The presence of the ESP module in the basic configuration is an absolute advantage, but after the start of sales of Lada XRay, a circumstance incompatible with the "crossover" status emerged - the car with a clearance of 190 mm gets stuck in liquid mud and insignificant snowdrifts, cannot accelerate on slippery surfaces or does not walk on it on the rise. This is especially evident in situations when the tires get stuck in sand or snow, and the stabilization system slows down the slipping wheel and simultaneously reduces the engine speed, making it impossible for the driver to "gas" and leave the problem area.
The advantages of each individual ESP function in ensuring safety in a critical situation of a skid turned into a problem when they simultaneously act in light off-road conditions, aggravated by the tuning of the electronics of the system of the first lots of the crossover on the asphalt surface. The situation was aggravated by the lack of manual shutdown of the stabilization module.
To date, AvtoVAZ has solved this problem - since the end of September 2016, an ESP disable button has been installed on the Lada XRay, and the system, in addition, is configured for different types of coverage and allows moderate slippage - upon reaching a speed of 50 km / h, the stability control will automatically turn on ...
But for many owners who purchased Lada XRay without the option to manually turn off ESP, the problem remains relevant. Let's consider ways to solve it - how to turn off the exchange rate stability system independently, urgently or for a long time.
ESP emergency shutdown
Once in a situation where the stability control system is clearly an obstacle on relative off-road conditions, it is easiest to turn it off by removing the corresponding fuse from the socket.
Before removing the fuse, turn off the engine and turn off the ignition.
There are several fuses in the ESP system (F62 - 50 A, F64 - 5 A and F65 - 25 A), the removal of which will disable ESP, but since they are also responsible for other systems, it is necessary to remove the fuse F62, which is responsible for ESP, ABS and indication that the parking brake is on.
After removing the fuse, the box cover is installed in place, the hood closes, and you can continue your journey. After starting the engine, the instrument panel in the passenger compartment will display three burning icons - ABS (not working), ESP (not working) and the parking brake (supposedly activated).
When the car is moving, the ABS and ESP systems really do not work, but it is not a fact that the disconnected module is a panacea for solving the problem of off-road driving on the Lada.
After overcoming the problem area, the engine is turned off, the fuse is installed in its original place, the electronics on the instrument panel after that does not give any errors in the operation of the systems.
Installing a fixed shutdown button
This operation is simple and does not require a high level of professionalism from the performer. The purpose of the action is to install a power break switch in the passenger compartment to the fuse mentioned above. On the dashboard at the bottom left, between the mirror position adjuster and the headlight range control, there is a socket with a plug, which is quite suitable for installing a button (according to its characteristics, it fits under the number 251450002R).
The shield assembly is removed from the panel recess, and the plug is removed from the socket. Through the socket, a break in the power wire of the fuse F62 is displayed in the passenger compartment, the ends of which are connected to the button. The button is fixed in the socket, and the flap is installed in place in the recess of the panel. When ESP is disabled, three indicators on the instrument cluster will also light up - ABS, ESP and parking brake.
Regardless of how the ESP was turned off, after passing the problem area, for safety reasons, it must be turned on.
In addition, when ESP is disabled, you should take into account the likelihood of the presence on the road of unseen areas with a high-quality surface, entering which is accompanied by an unexpected strong jerk.
Conclusion
The feasibility of installing the ESP off button on the Lada XRay depends on the operating conditions of the car and the experience of driving through specific areas, which determines the effectiveness of disabling the stability system. Disabling ESP, performed on the Lada XRay not using a standard switch, has another, dangerous side - the lack of automatic ESP activation and the danger of skidding in a situation where the work of the ESP is vital. Therefore, one should thoroughly weigh the commensurability of some difficulties when driving a relative off-road with ESP turned on and an unpredictable decrease in the safety of operating a car without this system, which after this off-road they forgot to turn on.
Active vehicle safety includes electronics to prevent accidents. Lada Vesta is equipped with many such assistants, which help to maintain the controllability of the car when traveling. Among other things, the driver should know how the Lada Vesta traction control system works.
Traction is important for the movement of the machine. But its reliability is greatly reduced if the road is wet or slippery, which increases the likelihood of slipping. She becomes the cause of such troubles as:
- loss of dynamics during acceleration;
- impaired handling;
- high probability of skidding;
- increased tire wear.
The exchange rate stability system on the Lada Vesta works in conjunction with traction control (TCS), which allows the driver to get under way on a slippery surface with a minimum likelihood of slipping.
In fact, it looks like this: if the wheel starts to rotate too quickly during acceleration, the slip system is triggered and takes corrective measures: braking or reducing the transmitted torque. At the same time, the car remains stable.
On a note!
On Lada Vesta, antibuks works in all trim levels.
How to disable traction control
The TCS turns on immediately after starting the engine. Disconnection is possible with ESC. To do this, press the button on the center console. A separate shutdown is not provided.
Reliability TCS on Lada Vesta
Each vehicle stabilization system was tested under different conditions of the road surface (wet asphalt, slush, ice, etc.). The TCS traction control system has shown itself to be the best: it "intervenes" only when necessary and works perfectly with other electronics.
The owners are also mostly happy, although it took some time to adapt to all the functionality of Vesta.
On a note!
It is better to think a few times before turning off the TCS. Electronic security systems, including antibuks Lada Vesta, increase your chances of a successful outcome of a dangerous situation on the road. And under normal driving conditions, you can feel more confident knowing that there is such a safety net.
The Lada Vesta car is equipped with all the most necessary systems that contribute to the comfortable driving of the car. All of the systems listed below are present in absolutely all trim levels of the car, which makes it a very attractive figure in the car market.
ABS or anti-lock braking system- in the event of emergency and sometimes regular braking, it prevents complete blocking of the car's wheels, thanks to this system, the braking distance of the car is reduced, and during braking, it becomes possible to drive the car due to the fact that the wheels are not blocked. When operating this system, you will surely hear the characteristic "crackling" and light beating of the brake pedal.
EBD or brake force distribution- correctly distributes the braking forces of the front and rear axles of the car, the system is activated if the ABS does not work properly, it is indicated on the dashboard as a red indicator - "Brake failure".
BA or auxiliary braking- this function reads how quickly you pressed the brake pedal, from the received data the system recognizes whether it was normal braking or emergency. In the event of emergency braking, the system will increase the pressure in the brake system drive to a certain level and will hold it as long as the brake pedal is depressed.
HHC or prevent vehicle roll-off when starting up an uphill- when the car stops on a slope whose angle is equal to four percent or more, the HHC system is activated to assist in the further start of movement of the car, so that HHC works correctly, press the brake pedal with sufficient force to keep the car in place after engaging the gear, releasing the brake pedal and pressing the accelerator pedal, the system will hold the car in place until it starts moving, but not more than two seconds. The system is automatically deactivated if the vehicle is in the parking brake or the driver's door is open.
ESC and TC - or stability control and traction control- these two functions of the car work in tandem and are activated automatically when the car engine is turned on. ESC is responsible for the reliable stability of the car on the road, the system reads the speed of rotation of all wheels and if one or more of them start to rotate faster, the system slows down their rotation, in more serious situations the system reduces engine speed, thereby restoring the car's controllability. TC performs the same functions as ESC only when starting off the vehicle, which reduces excessive wheel spin in the vehicle.
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Photo "b"In modern Western models, the complex of electronic driver assistants can include more than a dozen or two different systems. B-class budget workers are not yet entitled to such a luxury in terms of status, but in this part Vesta is ready to give a head start to competitors. In addition to the usual set of ABS and EBD, the VAZ novelty is already equipped with an ESC in the basic configuration. Over the winter, I was able to study her behavior enough to give her the highest rating.
First, it allows you to slip freely in first gear, allowing you to overcome a difficult section of the yard or uncleared parking lot. In this case, the traction control system is in no hurry to intervene - and it does the right thing. It behaves in the same way when it starts too quickly from a traffic light on slippery asphalt. This is also to my liking: there is no hysterical help from electronics in situations where it is not required at all.
I note that over the past snowy winter, the stabilization system never worked unexpectedly for me. I can blame it on good winter tires and the right choice of speed. But in safe places I experimented with it to my heart's content.
Do you think ESC should be made mandatory for low-cost models? Is there any real benefit from it, in your opinion, or is it just another way to rip off more money from the buyer?
The safety of the car is now put in the first place among all other categories. Inside a foreign car, you can observe about two dozen different options that are responsible for the life of the owner. Many are interested in how the Lada Vesta traction control system works. The analysis of its activities was carried out by professionals on numerous tests.
On a note!
The slip mechanism has different abbreviations (TRC, DTC, TCS, ESP) that refer to the respective car models. Cars are equipped with a system from a specific company, which try to equip the products with suitable and specific elements as much as possible. Due to this, sufficient efficiency and safety when driving is achieved.
Traction control system characteristic and operating principle
Receiving a signal from the indicators that are mounted on the wheels, the TCS traction control system uses an integrated electronic unit to monitor the speed of rotation of the discs. If there is a sharp increase in the speed of rotation of one of the wheels, TCS does everything possible to reduce traction and establish a stable balance. At the same time, the braking function is activated by means of electrohydraulic actuators.
On Lada Vesta, antibuks works as follows:
- the option is indispensable on a wet road surface and in other circumstances that entail insufficient adhesion to the track;
- using the data received from the sensors, the stabilization system knows about the speed of the torque and adjusts the indicators in time through the electronic system;
- traction control Lada Vesta significantly raises the level of balance when entering a turn;
- antibuks starts to work in high gears, inappropriate help with a sharp start, not all owners are to their liking.
Most modern models have a function to turn off this road assistant. However, experts strongly restrict owners from such a decision, since the option significantly increases the chances of staying on the road surface, and not flying out of it. It makes no sense to turn off the APS Lada Vesta.
How to disable traction control on Lada Vesta
Considering that this brake modification is controlled by a computer system, the shutdown is accompanied and regulated by it. Much depends on the make of the car. TCS starts simultaneously with the start of the vehicle engine. The system of exchange rate stability on the Lada Vesta is deactivated by pressing a special button on the dashboard.
Lada Vesta traction control system greatly simplifies vehicle control. Every motorist must remember this and place great hopes on this modification, since in difficult weather conditions it can save the lives of both the driver and passengers.
