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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP
This system helps you to keep
control of the vehicle in “critical”
driving conditions (avoiding an
obstacle, loss of grip in a bend...).
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to
be adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the direction selected by the
driver.
Other sensors throughout the
vehicle measure the actual direction
of travel.
The system compares the direction
selected by the driver and the actual
direction of the vehicle and corrects
this as necessary by applying the
brakes selectively and/or acting on
the engine power.
When the function is in operation,
indicator light 1 flashes.