ASC: Automatic Stability Control
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The Automatic Stability Control (ASC) uses brake and engine interventions to prevent the wheels from spinning on accelerating. Advantage: More traction and better driving stability. If the wheels on the driven axle have different levels of adhesion, the wheel with the tendency to slip is braked. If necessary, the engine performance is also reduced.