ESP function: Esp: Examples

During over-steering, the rear of the vehicle breaks out toward the outside of the curve. The vehicle rotates more on its vertical axis than required to maneuver through the curve. Braking the outside front wheel counters the over-steering effect.

Fig 1: Identifying Over-Steering

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In under-steering, it is the front of the vehicle that does not follow the curve. The front of the vehicle breaks out. The vehicle rotates less on its vertical axis than is required to maneuver through the curve. Braking the inside rear wheel counters the under-steering effect.

Fig 2: Identifying Under-Steering

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The component locations (except for the new components) are the same as the Bosch 5.0 components. The procedures for removal and installation of the components are found in ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .