Is the 'off' light on the car indicating it's turned off or on?

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Easton
07/30/25 10:24am
When the 'off' light is illuminated on the car, it means the system is turned off. The 'off' light in a car mainly refers to the ESP off light, where ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program, which is an active safety device designed to prevent the vehicle from skidding or losing control. If the ESP off light is on, it indicates that the vehicle's stability control system is either turned off or malfunctioning. If you accidentally press the ESP off button, you can turn the ESP back on by pressing it again briefly. However, if the light is on due to a system malfunction, it is important to take the vehicle to a 4S dealership for inspection and repair. There are several reasons why the warning light might come on, including wiring faults, damaged sensors, errors in the electronic control unit signals, or a weak battery.
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