Electronic Stability Control: Notes

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which includes Hydraulic Brake Assist, Traction Control, and Electronic Roll Mitigation, is standard on all vehicles. ESC aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability. ESC will do whatever can be done, within the limits of available traction, to keep the vehicle on course.

ESC uses the ABS with Traction Control along with the following components to operate:

• Dynamics (ESC) Sensor
• Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)

The dynamics sensor is incorporated with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module. The ORC is mounted under the center console, which is near the center of gravity of the vehicle for effective sensing. Refer to CONTROLLER, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT (ORC), REMOVAL . The SAS is located in the steering gear.