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