Lateral Accelerometer: Description and Operation
LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSORDESCRIPTION
The lateral acceleration sensor is located under the the center console behind the gear shifter assembly. This sensor is used to inform the ESP control module the amount of lateral acceleration forces during cornering.
OPERATION
The lateral acceleration sensor measures the amount of lateral acceleration during cornering. This sensor uses a spring/mass type element to measure the amount of lateral acceleration. The lateral acceleration that occurs during cornering causes the spring/mass element to move from its normal position to a position corresponding to the magnitude of the lateral acceleration. Every change in the spring/mass element position changes the output voltage of the sensor.