Drive Control Systems - Opel Corsa Owner's Manual

Drive Control Systems

Electronic Stability Program
® Plus
(ESP ) 3
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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.
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.
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ESP® is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator v goes out.
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When the ESP® comes into action,
v flashes.
The vehicle is now in a critical situation;
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ESP® allows you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
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Warning
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
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ESP® does not negate the laws of
physics.
Adapt speed to the road conditions.
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Control indicator v
The warning lamp lights up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The system is now ready for operation.
Flashing during driving:
This shows the system has come into
action. The engine output may be reduced
(the sound of the engine changes) and the
vehicle may be braked automatically to a
small degree.
Illuminates while driving:
The system is switched off 3 or a fault is
present. Continued driving is possible.
However, directional control may
deteriorate depending on the road surface
conditions.
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Switch on ESP® again and have cause
of fault remedied by a workshop. The self-
diagnosis that is integrated in the system
will help you to find a solution quickly.
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