What does VSC system check mean?
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) is an active safety system developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. Related information is as follows: 1. VSC: Systems with similar functions include BMW's DSC Dynamic Stability Control and Volkswagen's ESP Electronic Stability Program. In recent years, Toyota has achieved significant accomplishments in active safety. According to the evaluation results from the authoritative J.D. POWER in the United States, Lexus's active safety technology has received higher ratings than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. During this period, the VSC system has played an indispensable role. 2. Function: The VSC system can prevent oversteering or understeering during vehicle cornering, enabling the vehicle to quickly correct back to its original normal path for tracking. Simply put, the ABS anti-lock braking system is used to ensure stability during emergency braking, the TRC traction control system controls the tracking performance during vehicle start-up or rapid acceleration, while the VSC vehicle stability control system manages the tracking stability during cornering.
The VSC system check means that every time you start the car, the vehicle automatically scans the stability control system for any issues, similar to a computer's boot-up self-test. It's normal if the light stays on for a few seconds and then turns off; if the light stays on or flashes, it could indicate a faulty wheel speed sensor, ABS module malfunction, or poor wiring contact. I've been driving my kids to school for over a decade and once encountered the light staying on—it turned out to be mud clogging the sensor, which was fixed after cleaning. This system is crucial for preventing skidding in rain or snow and loss of control during sharp turns—it's quite effective. It's standard in most new cars, so I recommend having a mechanic scan it with a diagnostic tool during maintenance to avoid potential safety hazards. Safety always comes first.
