2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 325

STARTING AND OPERATING 323 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, the ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ЉESP/TCS Indicator Light,Љ located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The ЉESP/TCS Indicator LightЉ also flashes when TCS is active. If the ЉESP/TCS Indicator LightЉ begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. 5