What does it mean when the off light in a car is on?

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DeNicole
07/30/25 6:05am
The off light on the car indicates that the vehicle's electronic stability program (ESP) is turned off or malfunctioning. The off light mainly refers to the ESP off, where ESP stands for the electronic stability program, an active safety device designed to prevent the vehicle from skidding or fishtailing. More related information is as follows: 1. If the ESP off button is accidentally pressed, pressing it again briefly will turn the ESP back on. If the ESP off light is on due to a system malfunction, the vehicle should be sent to a 4S shop for inspection and repair promptly. 2. There are many reasons why the warning light may come on, such as wiring faults, sensor damage, electronic control unit signal errors, or a weak battery.
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