Ride Control Systems; Electronic Stability Program - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Ride control systems

Electronic stability
program

Electronic Stability Program

(ESP® ) improves driving stability
Plus
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus is operational as soon as
control indicator v extinguishes.
When ESP® Plus comes into action v
flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator v 3 80.
Deactivation
ESP® Plus can be deactivated by
pressing the v button.
Driving and operating
When ESP® Plus is deactivated the
control indicator v illuminates.
ESPoff also appears in the service
display.
9 Warning
Do not deactivate ESP®
a run-flat tyre has lost pressure.
ESP® is reactivated by pressing
Plus
the v button. ESPon appears in the
service display. ESP®
Plus
reactivated the next time the ignition
is switched on.
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