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unusual facts about Electronic Stability Control



Audi A4

A Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), brake assist, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) were standard across the range.

However, this new range A4 still utilised the existing Volkswagen B6 (PL46) platform, a chassis derived from the outgoing B6, but enjoyed heavily revised steering settings, suspension geometry, new internal combustion engine ranges, navigation systems and chassis electronics (including a new advanced Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system).

The Audi A4 offers many standard safety features, including Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), side airbags in the seats, 'sideguard' curtain airbags, and its optional quattro four-wheel drive system.

Cadillac CTS

Available features on the second-gen CTS included a Bose 5.1 surround sound system, GM's Stabilitrak ESC system, a tire pressure monitoring system, a navigation system with real-time traffic and weather data, an integrated 40 GB hard drive for music storage, swiveling headlights, and remote starting.

Luxgen7 MPV

The voice controlled LUXGEN Think+ system (co-developed with HTC) combines the on-board Windows CE computer with the Electronic Stability Control system and provides 3.5G mobile internet connection, GPS navigation, along with travel, shop, and traffic information.

SEAT Exeo

Chassis electronics feature as standard the Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme, which also includes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and emergency Brake Assist (BA).


see also

World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations

It should be noted, however, that the impending Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union (likely to be ratified in 2015) will see Canada apply all of the provisions of UNECE standards as 'allowable alternatives' to the CMVSS standards; Canada currently applies 14 of the 17 ECE main standards as allowable alternatives - the exceptions at this point relate to motorcycle controls and displays, motorcycle mirrors, and electronic stability control for passenger cars.