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Electronic Stability Program Description

Electronic Stability Program Description
Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) main function is to control ABS / EBD, TCS and stability.
^ ABS / EBD
ABS function is that four wheel brake forces are independently varied with referring each wheel slip condition.
EBD function is that front and rear wheel braking forces are varied with referring loading distribution of the vehicle.
ABS improves the vehicle stability, controllability and braking performance.
^ TCS (Traction Control System)
TCS function is that engine torque is controlled and brake is applied with referring wheel spin condition during vehicle starting and accelerating.
^ Stability control system
Stability control system is that engine torque is controlled and brake is applied with referring vehicle condition (over steering, under steering) during cornering.

ESP(R) is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG.