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Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology [1] [2] that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction . [3]
A group of tell-tales showing lights for "brake fluid", "stop lamp" and "check engine" Graphical tell-talesA tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light [1] or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz introduced the technology under their ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist and Curve Dynamic Assist systems. [12] BMW-owned manufacturer Mini and British manufacturer Land Rover incorporated it under the Cornering Brake Control name.
standard on 66% of new light vehicle models (passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles) sold in Australia, 10% on higher grade variants only (AEB not available on base variant) 6% as option; 16% have no form of AEB [22] United States. Since 2015, the NHTSA has recommended AEB for vehicles. As of 2021, it is not mandatory in the US ...
In 1998 Mercedes-Benz became the first company to make Brake Assist standard equipment on all its models; other brands including Volvo and BMW soon followed suit. Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist Plus (BAS Plus) was first made standard equipment on the W221 (2006 onwards) S-Class Mercedes-Benz. This system works much like the Volvo system with a ...
The warning is followed by light braking to get the driver's attention. The third phase initiates autonomous partial braking at a rate of 3 m/s 2 (9.8 ft/s 2 ). The fourth phase increases braking to 5 m/s 2 (16.4 ft/s 2 ) followed by automatic full braking power, roughly half a second before projected impact.
The Concept A-Class is a 3-door concept car that previewed the design of the third generation A-Class and was unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show. [18] It featured the M270 four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp), radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake assist, and exterior design language from Mercedes-Benz's F800 concept.
The Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system operates using a hydraulic high-pressure reservoir to supply brake fluid. A piston pump, driven by an electric motor, generates controlled brake fluid pressure ranging between 140 bars (2,000 psi) and 160 bars (2,300 psi) in the gas diaphragm reservoir.