Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC helps prevent skids by braking individual wheels when the car starts to go in a different direction than the driver steers.
What is Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?
It uses wheel speed, steering angle, yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors. It is mandatory on new cars in many regions and is known by names such as ESP, DSC or VSC. ESC builds on ABS and traction control and is the base for many driver assistance features, such as trailer sway control and hill start assist.
How it works
If the car understeers or oversteers, the system brakes one wheel and may cut power to bring it back on course.
Why it matters for your car
A flashing light means ESC is working; a steady light can mean a fault and loss of the function. ESC cannot overcome the limits of physics or worn tyres; it only helps the driver keep the control that the tyres allow.
Other terms
- Blocking Fee (Idle Fee)
- Body Roll
- Brake Booster
- Clutch Judder
- Engine Timing Tools (Locking Kit)
- Fuse
- Heated Windscreen
- Ignition Condenser (Capacitor)
- Key Not Detected Warning
- Laser Headlights
- Lithium Grease
- Locking Differential (Diff Lock)
- Matrix LED Headlights
- Oxygen Sensor Heater
- Reversing Light (Backup Light)
- Steering Column
- Thermostat
- Tyre Bead
- Vehicle Winch
- Winterising A Car