What does VSC mean on a car?
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VSC on a car refers to the Vehicle Stability Control system. A VSC malfunction indicates that the anti-skid and traction control systems are faulty, which can lead to skidding on extreme road conditions such as icy surfaces. The steps to address a VSC system malfunction are: 1. Ensure the vehicle is stationary and the parking brake pedal is released; 2. Start the engine; 3. Press the parking brake lightly and tap the brake pedal twice; 4. Release the parking brake pedal; 5. If the VSC light comes on, it means the VSC system is turned off. The VSC system works by detecting whether the wheels are about to lock up and individually adjusting the braking force on each wheel. It uses sensors and computational control to continuously monitor and process signals from the steering system, wheels, and vehicle body sensors to determine if the vehicle is skidding during a turn.