Stability Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Stability Control - Ford Transit Connect 2013 Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Electronic Stability Program
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to do so
could result in loss of vehicle control,
personal injury or death.
A Without ESP
B With ESP
The system supports stability when your
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. The system performs this
by braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as required.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends.
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Stability Control

Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 59).

USING STABILITY CONTROL

The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
Switching the System Off and On
Using the Information Display
Controls
Your vehicle comes with this feature
already enabled. If required, you can switch
this feature off using the information
display. See General Information (page
63).
Stability control will remain on even when
you have switched the traction control off.
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
The switch is located in the instrument
panel.
Press the switch. You will see a message
in conjunction with an illuminated icon in
the display. Press the switch again to
return the system to normal mode.
Stability control will remain on even when
you have switched the traction control off.
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(If Equipped)