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ESP


Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) is a driving dynamics regulation system. It stabilizes the vehicle both in understeer and oversteer situations. ESP regulation includes the functions of EBD, ABS, EDL and ASR. A special function of ESP is that it can brake individual wheels.

ESP includes the functions of EBD, ABS, EDL and ASR. The individual components have the following functions:

The ASR and ESP functions can be switched on and off using the ASR/ESP switch on the center console. If the driver steps on the brake pedal, the status of the ESP switch is ignored. When braking, ESP is always active. When the ignition is switched on, the ASR and ESP functions are activated.

When switched off, the ASR/ESP indicator light is lit up in the instrument cluster. During adjustment mode, the indicator lamp blinks three times per second.