In some cases, the ESC light comes on if your car is actively trying to maintain traction control. If the ESC light stays on, it means your vehicle is not under control. And if the ESC light stays on for an extended period of time, your ESC may be malfunctioning, or the system has been manually deactivated. On the dashboard, there is an ESC button that may have been accidentally pressed.
If that is the case, you can manually turn off the ESC light. Look for the switch that says ESC, ESP or DSC on the dashboard and press it for three seconds. Look on your instrument panel to see if the light went out. The light on the dash could have multiple meanings, so it is important to understand how your particular system works.
Generally, the light will illuminate when the computer is actively trying to maintain control. This light will remain on only as long as the vehicle is not under control. If the light stays on constantly, it is likely that a malfunction has been detected or the system has been manually shut down. In this case, the light on the dashboard should be a steady yellow light indicating that the TC is off.
Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the traction control system may also be linked to other active safety systems such as ESC (electronic stability control). Electronic stability control (ESC) may also be referred to as electronic stability programme (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC). If your vehicle is still under warranty, take your car to your dealer to have the ESC problem properly diagnosed. electronic stability control (ESC) came about as a result of the advancement of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) over the years.
ESC can also be activated when a spare wheel with a different diameter to the rest of the car's tyres is used. However, be aware that the ESC light may be an indicator that you are driving on a slippery road, and you may need to reduce speed to improve your control. Under normal conditions, the ESC light should only be on when you start the car for a couple of seconds and then turn it off. While ESC can help reduce the risk of spinning and ploughing, it will not necessarily prevent your car from overturning.
If the ESC light flashes when driving typically, it means that the system is activated, and is trying to keep the vehicle under control. Ultimately, ESC is a useful technology, but safe driving should always be a priority, regardless of road or weather conditions. ESC automatically applies the brakes to each of the car's wheels, thus preventing the vehicle from spinning or rolling away. In addition, ESC has a control unit that tracks the angle of your car's steering wheel, along with the rotation around the vertical axis of your vehicle.
And if it is an ESC defect, you should take your car to an auto shop to correct the problem as soon as possible. If your ESC was manually disabled, there is a button on your car that you can use to reactivate it.
