Electronic Stability Program

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM

Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which includes a Brake Assist feature, is standard on some models and optional on others. ESP aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability. ESP will do whatever can be done, within the limits of available traction, to keep the car on course.


ESP uses the ABS with Traction Control along with the following components to operate:

- Dynamics (ESP) Sensor
- Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)

The Dynamics Sensor that is mounted under the center console, which is near the center of gravity of the car for effective sensing. The Steering Angle Sensor is located in the steering column.


ESP can be turned off by using the ESP Off switch. When the ESP Off switch is depressed and released, turning ESP off, it does not completely turn the system off. The ESP system reduces torque management to a lesser amount, but ESP function can still occur if the system perceives the need.


SRT8 and Police Package equipped vehicles have what is known as three-mode ESP. When the ESP Off switch is depressed and quickly released, the system turns off ESP like any other model, but if the switch is held down for a period of five seconds or longer before releasing, the ESP system further reduces the amount of torque management provided. The system can be returned to "normal" by briefly pressing and releasing the ESP Off switch.