Is the OFF Light a Malfunction?
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OFF light being on does not necessarily indicate a malfunction. The OFF light on a car mainly refers to ESP OFF, which represents the Electronic Stability Program. If the ESP OFF light on a car is illuminated, it may be because the Electronic Stability Control system has been turned off, or there is a malfunction in the Electronic Stability Control system. The Electronic Stability Program is a general term for systems or programs that enhance vehicle handling performance while effectively preventing loss of control when the car reaches its dynamic limits. The ESP system consists of a control unit and sensors such as steering sensors, wheel sensors, skid sensors, lateral acceleration sensors, and sensors for the steering wheel, throttle, and brake pedals.