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ESP, electronic stability program

 

 


last updated 01-20-05

© 1998-2005 Harald Pietschmann

 

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ESP

Electronic Stability Program ®
 ESP


It is almost like driving on rails:

 

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 The Electronic Stability Program helps improve cornering and control. By monitoring the grip at the wheels as well as the driver's steering and braking inputs, ESP can sense differences between the driver's intentions and the vehicle's direction in turns.

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