Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Stability/Traction Control Indicator (Sliding-Car Icon)
Status of the traction control, ESC and RSC® systems is indicated by a sliding-car icon located in the IC . When the driver disables the system through the use of the stability/traction control switch, this indicator will illuminate solidly. When one or more of the systems is currently active, the indicator will flash, and when the system is disabled due to DTCs being present in the ABS module, the indicator will illuminate in conjunction with the yellow ABS warning indicator.
If the systems have been disabled through the stability/traction control switch and the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 70 km/h (43 mph), the system will activate, but the indicator will remain illuminated until the driver presses the switch again or the ignition switch is cycled.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.