What does the VSA light mean?

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GenesisLynn
07/29/25 8:25pm
VSA stands for Vehicle-Stability-Assist. It refers to the electronic stability control system. There are two scenarios for the VSA indicator light: 1. Normal operation: When the electronic stability control system is turned off, the VSA light will illuminate since the system is enabled by default with the light normally off. Most vehicles have a switch to manually deactivate the VSA light. 2. Malfunction: The VSA light may also indicate a fault in the electronic stability control system. The vehicle can still be driven in this case, but it's crucial to avoid sharp high-speed turns to prevent oversteering.
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