Isuzu D-MAX 2020, Owner'S And Driver'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
CAUTION
• The ESC is not a device that enables driving under conditions exceeding safe
limits. Always drive safely.
• Always concentrate on driving safely and do not be overconfident just because
the vehicle is equipped with the ESC, so do not drive too fast and turn the
steering wheel too sharply.
• The ESC does not increase the road grip of tires although it controls slipping
and sliding of vehicles and improves the vehicle stability on a slippery road
surface during starting and acceleration when compared to a model without
ESC. On an icy or otherwise slippery road, the grip of the tires decreases which
also reduces steering control, resulting in unstable vehicle behavior. Always
drive the vehicle observing a safe speed well matched to the road surface and
tire conditions, and also avoid speeding.
• The ESC is a system for maintaining drive power and vehicle stability. Turn the
system on even when it is not needed. When the system is turned off, drive
carefully at a safe speed well matched to the road surface.
• Even if ESC is equipped, avoid sudden operation of the accelerator pedal,
clutch pedal (manual transmission models) and steering wheel. Especially when
starting the vehicle on a slippery road, start up slowly as you would in a vehicle
without ESC.
• When the ESC is operated, the ESC warning light flashes.
• The ESC warning light will also flash when only the TCS function is operating.
• When the ESC warning light is flashing, the road surface is slippery or
acceleration is too fast. Loosen pressure on the accelerator pedal and drive
conservatively.
• The ESC warning light may also flash when fully depressing the accelerator
pedal on roads that are not slippery such as dry asphalt roads. This is a normal
condition that predicts slipping and operates control.
• Even with an ESC-equipped model, when driving on a snowy or icy road,
carefully drive the vehicle, and install tire chains or winter tires.
• When tire chains are installed, it may be easier for you to start the vehicle to
move on an icy slope if just the TCS is canceled. Be aware, however, that TCS
deactivation will result in reduced vehicle stability.
Precautions for Driving an ESC - Equipped Vehicle
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