Electronic Stability Control, also referred to as electronic stability program or dynamic stability control is a computerized technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "Steer" the vehicle where the drive intends to go.
Braking is automatically applied to wheels individually, such as the outer front wheel to counter oversteer or the inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Some ESC system also reduce engine power until control is regained. ESC does not improve a vehicle's cornering performance; it helps to minimize the loss of control.
Audi | ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) |
Suzuki | ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) |
Subaru | VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) |
Daihatsu | DVS (Daihatsu Vehicle Stability control system) |
Daimler Chrysler | ESP (Electronic Stability Program) |
Toyota | VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) |
Nissan | VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) |
BMW | DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) |
Ford | ESP (Electronic Stability Program) |
DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) | |
VolksWagen | ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) |
Honda | VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) |
Mazda | DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) |
Mitsubishi | ASC (Active Stability Control) |