What does 'off' mean inside a car?

[Diane]

Inside a car, 'off' can have the following two meanings: 1. 'Off' in a car refers to ESP. ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program, which is an active safety device primarily designed to prevent the vehicle from skidding or losing control. 2. The 'off' button for the auto start-stop system is used to deactivate the car's auto start-stop function. Here is some relevant information about ESP: 1. ESP, short for Electronic Stability Program, is commonly referred to as a life-saving mode when activated daily. It is a general term for systems or programs aimed at improving vehicle handling performance while effectively preventing loss of control when the vehicle reaches its dynamic limits. 2. If the 'off' light on the car illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's Electronic Stability Program is either turned off or malfunctioning. Generally, blue and green indicator lights on the dashboard signify that the corresponding system is active or functioning normally, while yellow and red indicator lights indicate that the system is deactivated or experiencing a fault. 3. Many cars are equipped with Electronic Stability Programs, but the terminology may vary between different brands and technical providers. For example, Honda calls it VSA, Toyota refers to it as VSC, Nissan uses VDC, and BMW labels it as DSC.