Advanced Braking

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Nowadays, ESP means "electronic stabilisation programme". When the system was introduced, ESP stood for "electronic stability programme". With the aid of its sensors, the electronic stabilisation programme ESP recognises at an early stage that a critical driving situation is emerging. By specifically braking individual wheels and the possibility of intervention in the engine and gearbox management system, ESP then independently acts to counter this situation in such a way that vehicle stability and steer ability are maintained.

Control via the throttle valve

Speed sensor, front left

Nominal engine torque

Regulation via the injectors

Speed sensor, front right

Actual engine torque

Regulation via the ignition system

Speed sensor , rear left

Engine control unit

ABS/TCS control unit

Gearbox management