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Electronic stability program
(ESP) (if equipped)
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) system is designed to stabilize
the vehicle during cornering
manoeuvres. ESP checks where you
are steering and where the vehicle is
actually going. ESP applies the
brakes at individual wheels and inter-
venes in the engine management
system to stabilize the vehicle.
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) system is an electronic sys-
tem designed to help the driver main-
tain vehicle control under adverse
conditions. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Factors includ-
ing speed, road conditions and driv-
er steering input can all affect
whether ESP will be effective in pre-
venting a loss of control. It is still your
responsibility to drive and corner at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means
your ESP is active.
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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Electronic
Stability Program System is func-
tioning properly.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (IF EQUIPPED)
OED046014R
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. Electronic stability
program (ESP) will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in
turns, abrupt manoeuvres and
hydroplaning on wet surfaces
can still result in serious acci-
dents. Only a safe and attentive
driver can prevent accidents by
avoiding manoeuvres that
cause the vehicle to lose trac-
tion. Even with ESP installed,
always follow all the normal pre-
cautions for driving - including
driving at safe speeds for the
conditions.
Summary of Contents for Ceed 2006
Page 4: ...1 How to use this manual 1 2 Vehicle run in process 1 3 Introduction ...
Page 243: ...pressure OED056006R ...
Page 341: ...8 Specifications 8 2 Specifications ...
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