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

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StHadley
07/30/25 4:49am
When the off light on the car dashboard is illuminated, it indicates that the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is either turned off or malfunctioning. The off light serves as the deactivation button for the ESC system, which is designed to enhance vehicle handling safety and driving convenience. The functional buttons inside a car can be categorized as follows: 1. Fuel tank opening button: Used to remotely open the fuel tank cap from inside the vehicle; 2. ESP button: Used to activate the vehicle's Electronic Stability Program; 3. Parking sensor button: Allows the driver to enable the parking sensor system as needed; 4. Central locking button: Controls the central locking system for the vehicle doors; 5. Headlight washer button: Manages the automatic cleaning function for the headlights; 6. Rear sunshade button: Controls the operation of the electric rear sunshade inside the vehicle; 7. Mirror heating button: Activates the heating function for the side mirrors.
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