What does it mean when a car's VSC system needs to be checked?
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The VSC in a car stands for Vehicle Stability Control, which translates to Vehicle Stability Control System in Chinese. It is an active safety system developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. A dashboard prompt to check the VSC system indicates a malfunction in the vehicle stability control system. The VSC system has three main features: 1. Real-time monitoring: The VSC system can monitor the driver's control actions (steering, braking, throttle, etc.), road conditions, and the vehicle's motion status in real time, and continuously sends commands to the engine and braking system. 2. Active intervention: Safety technologies like ABS mainly intervene in the driver's actions but cannot regulate the engine. The VSC system, however, can actively adjust the engine throttle to regulate engine speed and modify the driving and braking forces on each wheel to correct oversteer and understeer. 3. Pre-alert: When the driver operates improperly or encounters abnormal road conditions, the VSC system will alert the driver with a warning light.