Drive Control Systems - Vauxhall SIGNUM Owner's Manual

196 Driving and operation

Drive Control Systems

Interactive Driving System (IDS+) 3
The IDS+ combines the sensors and control
units of the Electronic Stability Program
Plus
(ESP® ), the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) and Continuous Damping
Control (CDC). This provides both excellent
driving dynamics and greater safety.
Plus
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®
Plus
ESP® improves driving stability when
necessary in any driving situation
regardless of the type of road surface or
tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels
from spinning.
) 3 The system monitors vehicle movements.
As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeers/oversteers) engine output is
reduced (the sound of the engine changes)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked. This considerably improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on snow and
ice and on wet or slippery road surfaces.