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powermayalsobereducedtoassistincounteractingthe
conditionofoversteerorundersteerandhelpthevehicle
maintainthedesiredpath.
WARNING!
TheBAScannotpreventthenaturallawsofphysics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
tractionaffordedbyprevailingroadconditions.The
BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those re-
sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
veryslipperysurfaces,orhydroplaning.Onlyasafe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
neverbeexploitedinarecklessordangerousmanner
thatcouldjeopardizetheuser’ssafetyorthesafetyof
others.
TheESPusessensorsinthevehicletodeterminethepath
thatthedriverintendstosteerthevehicleandcompares
ittotheactualpathofthevehicle.Whentheactualpath
does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the
brakeoftheappropriatewheeltoassistincounteracting
theconditionofoversteerorundersteer.
• Oversteerappropriate- forwhenthethesteeringvehiclewheelis turningposition.more than
•
Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriateforthesteeringwheelposition.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Thissystemenhancesdirectionalcontrolandstabilityof
the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP
corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle
byapplyingthebrakeoftheappropriatewheel.Engine
The ESP/TCS Indicator Light located in the
instrumentcluster,startstoflashassoonasthe
tireslosetractionandtheESPsystembecomes
active. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light also
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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