Electronic stability program (esp) – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than
8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer,
when the system will not activate and slight rolling
may occur. This could cause a collision with another
vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is
responsible for braking the vehicle.

Disabling/Enabling HSA
If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be

done using the Customer Programmable Features in the

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-

derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further

information.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
This system enhances directional control and stability of

the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP

corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle

by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine

power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the

condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle

maintain the desired path.
The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path

that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares

it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path

does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the

brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting

the condition of oversteer or understeer.

• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

• Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

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