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ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol: amber: solid front view of a car above two thick S-shaped skid marks and the word OFF
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ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)

Amber: solid front view of a car above two thick S-shaped skid marks and the word OFF. · also called “ESC Sport”, “ESC off”, “TCS off”

What it means on volkswagen

TCS off, ESC Sport or ESC off

Lit yellow when traction control is switched off, ESC Sport is on, or ESC has been switched off for system reasons. With ESC off or in ESC Sport the car can break away more easily; these modes are meant only for closed roads and experienced drivers.

Source · Manufacturer manual Volkswagen Tiguan owner's manual · checked

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Questions about the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol

What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?
Lit yellow when traction control is switched off, ESC Sport is on, or ESC has been switched off for system reasons. With ESC off or in ESC Sport the car can break away more easily; these modes are meant only for closed roads and experienced drivers.
What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean on Tesla cars?
The electronic stability control systems are no longer minimising wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle the traction control system has been turned off; on an All-Wheel Drive vehicle Slip Start has been enabled.
What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean on Kia cars?
Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON, and stays on when you deactivate the ESC system with the ESC OFF button.
What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean on Suzuki cars?
Lit when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is turned off. It also comes on briefly at power ON as a check; if it does not come on or does not go off, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer or qualified workshop immediately.
What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean on Jeep cars?
Indicates that Electronic Stability Control is off. ESC turns back on each time the ignition is placed in ON.
Does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
No. On Volkswagen cars it means: TCS off, ESC Sport or ESC off. On Tesla cars it means: Stability control not minimising wheel spin. On Kia cars it means: ESC deactivated. On Suzuki cars it means: VSC switched off. On Jeep cars it means: Stability control off.
What does the ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF) symbol look like?
Amber: solid front view of a car above two thick S-shaped skid marks and the word OFF. It is also called “ESC Sport”, “ESC off” and “TCS off”.

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