What does the 'Check VSC' warning in Toyota mean?

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The dashboard warning 'Check VSC' indicates a malfunction in the Vehicle Stability Control system, where VSC stands for Vehicle Stability Control. VSC is Toyota's abbreviation for the Vehicle Stability Control system, which is an active safety system developed by Toyota. It significantly enhances vehicle handling safety and driving convenience. In emergency situations such as sharp turns, sudden acceleration, or hard braking, the system quickly detects and takes appropriate braking actions, such as individually controlling each tire while reducing engine output to maintain vehicle stability. The VSC system helps prevent oversteer or understeer during cornering, enabling the vehicle to quickly return to its intended path. While driving, the VSC system continuously monitors the driver's steering input, vehicle speed, throttle position, braking force, as well as the vehicle's tilt and roll rate through various sensors. This allows the system to determine any discrepancy between safe vehicle operation and the driver's intended maneuvers.