What does it mean when the VSC light comes on in a car?

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VSC refers to the Vehicle Stability Control system warning light. The VSC indicator is one of the dashboard warning lights commonly found in Japanese vehicles. VSC is Toyota's term for this system, while other manufacturers refer to it as ESP. This is an active safety feature in vehicles, and if the warning light illuminates, you should take the car to a 4S shop for computer diagnostics. Below are the reasons why the VSC warning light might come on: 1. There is a fault in the ABS sensor signal. This fault can occur if the steering wheel is not calibrated after a power interruption or if the tires are not of the correct specification. Additionally, abnormal engine data can also trigger this fault. 2. This system requires coordination with many other systems, so when a fault is detected, the issue may not necessarily be with the VSC itself but rather with the operational data provided by other systems. A detailed computer diagnostic analysis is required to determine the exact cause. 3. The Vehicle Stability Control system automatically integrates and controls the TRC (Traction Control System), steering angle sensor, yaw rate sensor, wheel speed sensor, and G-sensor during aggressive maneuvers such as oversteering, understeering, or obstacle avoidance. Through VSC control, it individually manages the braking of each wheel and uses throttle control components and throttle position sensors to effectively adjust engine power output, preventing skidding and loss of control.