Stability system (amber car with skid tracks)

Questions about the Stability system (amber car with skid tracks) symbol

What does the Stability system (amber car with skid tracks) symbol mean on Volvo cars?

Flashing: the stability system is intervening. Steady light: there is a fault in the stability system.

What does the Stability system (amber car with skid tracks) symbol mean on Opel cars?

Lit: there is a fault in the system; driving can continue but driving stability may deteriorate, so have it remedied by a workshop. Lighting for several seconds after the battery has been reconnected is normal. Flashing: the system is actively intervening; engine output may be reduced and the vehicle braked slightly.

Does the Stability system (amber car with skid tracks) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Volvo cars it means: Stability system intervening or faulty. On Opel cars it means: Stability or traction control.

What does the Stability system (amber car with skid tracks) symbol look like?

Amber: solid car seen from the rear above two wavy skid tracks. It is also called “ESC light”, “skidding car” and “stability control”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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