Drive con trol systems106Drive control systems Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP) 3The ES P (Electronic Stability Program) 3improves driving stability when necessary,independ ently of the ty pe of road surfaceand the ty re grip. It also includ es theTra ction C ontrol system function.The system m onitors vehicle movements.As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve(understeers/oversteers) engine output isreduced (the sound of the engine cha ng es)and individual wheels are specificallybraked . This considerab ly improves thedriving sta bility of the v ehicle on slipperyroad surfaces.The ES P is ready for operation as soon asthe ignition is switched on and the controlindica tor v goes out.When the ESP c om es into action, v flashes.The vehic le is now in a critical situation;the ESP assists you to keep control of thevehicle and remind s y ou to match yourspeed to the road c onditions.C ont rol indic ator vLights up for a few second s when ignition isswitched on. The system is now ready foroperation.Flashing duri ng driv ing:This shows the system has com e intoaction. The engine output may be reduced(the sound of the eng ine changes) and thevehicle m ay be brak ed a utoma tica lly to asmall degree.Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 3 . 106Parking distance sensor 3 .... .... .... ..... 1079 WarningDo not let this special safety fea turetempt you into taking risk s w hen driving.Traffic safety c an only be achieved byadopting a responsible driving style.