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Electronic stability control (esc) – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This system enhances directional control and stability of

the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC

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 ESC 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 ESC 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.

WARNING!

The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on
the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded
by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent
all accidents, including those resulting from exces-
sive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces,
or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents
resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro-
priate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner
which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety
of others.

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