Stability Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Stability Control - Ford Ecosport 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.
Ecosport (CBW)

Stability Control

104
(If Equipped)
Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 56).

USING STABILITY CONTROL

Note: The system is automatically
activated when you start the engine.
The traction control portion of the system
can be turned off through the information
display. See Using Traction Control
(page 103).