Stability Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Stability Control - Ford Mondeo Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Electronic stability programme
(ESP)
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
B
B
A
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A Without ESP
B With ESP
The system supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by braking
individual wheels and reducing engine
torque as needed.
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.

Stability Control

B
B
A
A
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Stability control (ESP) warning lamp
While driving, it flashes during activation
of the system. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 80).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The system will detect when you brake
heavily by measuring the rate at which you
press the brake pedal. It will provide
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal. The system can reduce
stopping distances in critical situations.

USING STABILITY CONTROL

Note: The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the
ignition on.
Vehicles with stability control
(ESP) switch
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Press and hold the switch for one second.
The switch will illuminate. A message will
be shown in the display. See Information
Messages (page 97).
Press the switch again to turn the system
on.
For item location: See At a Glance (page
11).
Vehicles without stability control
(ESP) switch
Turn the system off and on using the
information display. See Information
Displays (page 84).