Morgan Olson C250 Guide De L'opérateur page 17

Stability Control
HOW DOES STABILITY CONTROL WORK
Vehicle modifications involving braking
system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size may change the
handling characteristics of your vehicle and may adversely
affect the performance of the electronic stability control system.
In addition, installing any stereo speakers may interfere with
and adversely affect the electronic stability control system.
Reducing the effectiveness of the electronic stability control
system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Remember that even advanced technology
cannot defy the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of
personal injury or property damage. Activation of the electronic
stability control system is an indication that at least some of
the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control the vehicle potentially
resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
You are responsible for controlling your
vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and
does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care
and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
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If a driving condition activates either the stability control
or traction control you may experience the following
conditions:
- The stability and traction control light flashes.
- Your vehicle slows down.
- Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several features built into
it to help you maintain control of your vehicle:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Electronic stability control enhances your vehicle's ability
to prevent skids or lateral slides by applying brakes to
one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
ROLL STABILITY CONTROL
Roll stability control enhances your vehicle's ability to
prevent rollovers by detecting your vehicle's roll motion
and the rate at which it changes by applying the brakes to
one or more wheels individually.
CURVE CONTROL
Curve control enhances your vehicle's ability to follow
the road when cornering severely or avoiding objects in
the roadway. Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually.
SIDE WIND STABILIZATION
Side wind stabilization is an advanced feature that works
by carefully applying the brakes on one side of the
vehicle to reduce the effect of a side wind gust on the
vehicle's path.
TORQUE VECTORING BY BRAKES
Torque vectoring control applies brake torque on the
inner driven wheel in a curve for better traction to avoid
an understeer, or oversteer situation. Unlike electronic
stability control, enhanced torque vectoring control does
not slow the vehicle. It helps control excessive wheel slip
and gives the vehicle improved cornering agility.
TRACTION CONTROL
Traction control enhances your vehicle's ability to
maintain traction of the wheels by detecting and
controlling wheel spin.
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A Vehicle without stability control skidding
off its intended route.
B Vehicle with stability control maintaining
control on a slippery surface.
C250 VEHICLE SYSTEMS CONTROLS
SWITCHING STABILITY CONTROL ON AND
OFF
Stability Control turns on each time you switch the ignition
on. You can switch the stability control off by pressing and
holding the stability and traction control button off for 5-15
seconds, or you can press the button again to switch the
system on. Shifting the transmission into reverse (R) will
disable the system. You can switch the traction control
system off or on independently. See Switching Traction
Control On and Off (page 28).
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