Drive Control Systems - Vauxhall VECTRA Owner's Manual

196 Drivin g and operatio n

Drive Control Systems

Interac tive Driv ing System (IDS+) 3
The IDS + combines the sensors a nd control
units of the Electronic S tability Prog ramme
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(ES P® ), the Anti-lock Brake Sy stem
(ABS) and C ontinuous Da mping Control
(CDC ). This provides both excellent driv ing
dynam ics and greater safety.
Electronic Stab ility Program me
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(ESP® ) 3
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ESP® im proves driving stability when
necessary in any driving situation
regardless of the ty pe of road surface or
tyre g rip . It also prevents the d riv e wheels
from spinning.
The system m onitors vehicle movements.
As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeers/oversteers) engine output is
reduced (the sound of the engine cha ng es)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked . This considerab ly improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on snow and
ice and on wet or slippery road surfa ces.
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ESP® is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and c ontrol
indicator v ex ting uishes.
C ontrol indicator v fla shes when ES P®
is in action.
The vehicle is now in a critical situa tion;
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ESP® allows you to keep control of the
vehicle a nd reminds you to m atch your
speed to the road conditions.
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Warnin g
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into ta king risk s w hen driving.
Tra ffic safety can only b e ac hieved by
adopting a responsible d riv ing sty le.
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