ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)

Questions about the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Flashing yellow: the stability control (ESC) or traction control (TCS) is intervening. Lit continuously: ESC fault; if it stays on, go to a workshop. If it lights together with the brake warning light, ABS control may have failed too.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Tesla cars?

Flashes amber while the electronic stability control systems are actively minimising wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. If it stays on, a fault has been detected; contact Tesla immediately.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Kia cars?

Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Stays on when there is an ESC system malfunction; have the vehicle inspected. Blinks while the ESC is operating.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Fiat cars?

Lights up when the ESC system intervenes. Also indicates an ESC system failure or a Hill Holder failure; in those cases contact a Fiat Dealership.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Mazda cars?

Flashes while the TCS or DSC is operating. If it stays on, the TCS, DSC or brake assist system may have a malfunction and may not operate correctly; take the vehicle to an expert repairer.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean on Jeep cars?

Flashes or comes on when the Electronic Stability Control is active; buzzing or clicking sounds are normal. If it stays on continuously with the engine running, an ESC fault has been detected; if it remains after several ignition cycles and driving above 30 mph (48 km/h), see a dealer.

Does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Volkswagen cars it means: ESC/TCS regulating or ESC fault. On Tesla cars it means: Stability control active or fault. On Kia cars it means: ESC operating or malfunction. On Fiat cars it means: ESC intervention or failure, Hill Holder failure. On Mazda cars it means: Traction or stability control active. On Jeep cars it means: Stability control active or fault.

What does the ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks) symbol look like?

Amber: solid front view of a car above two thick S-shaped skid marks. It is also called “ESC regulating”, “Stability control” and “Traction control”.

Checked against the source · Nov 12, 2026 · How we verify

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• 2H indicator (white)Dashboard lights
• 4H four-wheel drive indicator (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS text (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS warningDashboard lights
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