Ford 2013 Kuga, Owner'S Manual, Page: 126 / 246

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic Stability Program
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
Note: Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
is also known as Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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A
A
A
B
B
B
B
Without ESP A
With ESP B
The system supports stability when your
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 Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See
Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 59).
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note: The system automatically switches
on every time you switch the ignition on.
You can switch the system on and off using
the information display. See
General
Information (page 63).
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Stability Control