Ford Kuga

 Owners Manual

Stability Control

Principle of Operation

Electronic Stability Program

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.

A Without ESP

B With ESP

The system supports stability when your vehicle starts to slide away from your intended path. The system performs this by braking individual wheels and reducing engine torque as required.

The system also provides an enhanced traction control function by reducing engine torque if the wheels spin when you accelerate. This improves your ability to pull away on slippery roads or loose surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting wheel spin in hairpin bends.

Stability Control Warning Lamp

While driving, it flashes when the system is operating. See Warning Lamps and Indicators

Using Stability Control

Note: The system automatically switches on every time you switch the ignition on.

You can switch the system on and off using the information display

Introduction

At a Glance

Child Safety

Safety Belts

Supplementary Restraints System

Keys and Remote Controls

Locks

Security

Steering Wheel

Wipers and Washers

Lighting

Windows and Mirrors

Instrument Cluster

Information Displays

Climate Control

Seats

Auxiliary Power Points

Storage Compartments

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Unique Driving Characteristics

Fuel and Refueling

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Brakes

Traction Control

Stability Control

Parking Aids

Cruise Control

Driving Aids

Load Carrying

Towing

Driving Hints

Roadside Emergencies

Fuses

Maintenance

Vehicle Care

Wheels and Tires

Capacities and Specifications

Audio System

SYNC

Navigation

Appendices