The electronic stability program is a computerized safety technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing traction loss. It uses wheel speed, steering angle, and yaw rate sensors to determine if the car is sliding, then selectively brakes individual wheels to counteract oversteer or understeer.
Heard on the job
Customer states the ESP light flashes every time they take a sharp corner in the rain.
Do not mix it up with
- ESC: ESC is the generic term, while ESP was originally trademarked by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz.