2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 456

454 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than Electronic Stability Control (ESC) appropriate for the steering wheel position. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than driving conditions. ESC corrects for over/under steering appropriate for the steering wheel position. of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer WARNING! condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevehicle maintain the desired path. vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. (Continued)