Stability / traction control light
Information
What it means
Flashing means the system is working right now to stop a skid. Steady means it has a fault or is switched off.
What to do
If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
Colours you may see
- Amber get it checked soon
- Green a system is on
How the manuals describe it
“This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating.”
“Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC and/or ABS systems are operating. (If equipped).”
“This indicator light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal. The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.”
“Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped).”
Cars with this light
Kia
- Carnival2022 to 2025
- Carnival Hybrid2025 to 2026
- EV62026
- EV92024 to 2026
- Forte2022 to 2024
- K42025 to 2026
- K52025 to 2026
- Niro2023
- Niro EV2022 to 2026
- Seltos2022 to 2026
- Sorento2021 to 2026
- Sorento Hybrid2022 to 2026
- Soul2022 to 2025
- Soul EV2022
- Sportage2023 to 2025
- Sportage Hybrid2023 to 2026
- Stinger2021 to 2023
- Telluride2022 to 2025
Lexus
- CT2011 to 2017
- ES2010 to 2025
- ES All-Electric2026
- ES Hybrid2014 to 2026
- GS2010 to 2020
- GS F2019
- GS Hybrid2010 to 2018
- GX2010 to 2026
- IS2010 to 2026
- IS F2010 to 2014
- LC2018 to 2026
- LC Convertible2023
- LC Hybrid2023 to 2024
- LFA2012
- LS2010 to 2026
- LS Hybrid2010 to 2025
- LX2011 to 2026
- LX Hybrid2025 to 2026
- NX2015 to 2021
- NX Hybrid2015 to 2021
- RC2015 to 2025
- RC F2020 to 2025
- RX2010 to 2026
- RX Hybrid2010 to 2026
- RX Plug-in Hybrid2024 to 2026
- TX2024 to 2026
- TX Hybrid2024 to 2026
- UX2019 to 2020
- UX Hybrid2019 to 2026
Nissan
- Altima2010 to 2026
- Altima Coupe2013
- Ariya2023 to 2025
- Armada2010 to 2026
- Cube2010 to 2014
- Frontier2010 to 2026
- GT-R2013 to 2024
- Juke2014 to 2017
- Kicks2018 to 2026
- Kicks Play2025
- Leaf2013 to 2026
- Maxima2010 to 2023
- Murano2010 to 2026
- Murano Hybrid2016
- Pathfinder2010 to 2026
- Pathfinder Hybrid2014
- Quest2011 to 2017
- Rogue2010 to 2026
- Rogue Hybrid2017 to 2019
- Rogue Select2015
- Rogue Sport2017 to 2022
- Sentra2010 to 2026
- Titan2010 to 2024
- Versa Note2014 to 2019
- Versa Sedan2013 to 2025
- Xterra2010 to 2015
- Z2023 to 2026
- Z Coupe2014 to 2021
- Z Roadster2014 to 2019
Toyota
- 4Runner2010 to 2026
- 4Runner Hybrid2026
- 862017 to 2020
- Avalon2010 to 2021
- bZ2026
- bZ Woodland2026
- bZ4X2023 to 2025
- C-HR2018 to 2026
- Camry2010 to 2024
- Camry Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Corolla2010 to 2026
- Corolla Cross2022 to 2026
- Corolla Cross Hybrid2023 to 2026
- Corolla Hatchback2019 to 2026
- Corolla Hybrid2020 to 2026
- Corolla iM2017 to 2018
- Crown2023 to 2026
- Crown Signia2026
- GR Corolla2023 to 2026
- GR862022 to 2026
- Grand Highlander2024 to 2026
- Grand Highlander Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Highlander2010 to 2026
- Highlander Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Land Cruiser2024 to 2026
- Mirai2019 to 2026
- Prius2010 to 2026
- Prius c2015 to 2020
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid2012 to 2026
- Prius Prime2017 to 2024
- Prius v2012 to 2018
- RAV42010 to 2025
- RAV4 Hybrid2016 to 2026
- RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid2026
- RAV4 Prime2021 to 2025
- Sequoia2010 to 2024
- Sienna2010 to 2024
- Tacoma2010 to 2026
- Tacoma Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Tundra2010 to 2026
- Tundra Hybrid2022 to 2026
- Venza2012 to 2016
- Venza Hybrid2021 to 2024
- Yaris Hatchback2010 to 2019