What is the function of the vehicle stability control system?
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The vehicle stability control system (ESP) primarily serves the following two functions: 1. Anti-lock and anti-skid: During emergency braking, the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) prevents the wheels from locking up; when the wheels skid, the ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) system controls engine output and wheel braking to prevent wheel skidding. 2. Enhancing driving dynamic stability: The vehicle stability control system improves dynamic stability during rapid turns, evasive maneuvers, or when avoiding suddenly appearing vehicles or animals. When understeer causes the vehicle to slide outward or oversteer causes the vehicle to cross the centerline of the road or even spin in place, the system uses computer-controlled engine output and individual wheel braking to counteract understeer or oversteer, thereby enhancing driving dynamic stability.