Amber light
Stability Control Light
Flashing means the stability or traction control is working; steady means the system is off or faulty.
High risk
Flashing is normal on slippery roads: ease off the accelerator. Steady means no electronic help in a skid: drive carefully and have it checked.
Short answer · Why is the stability control light flashing?
A flashing light means the system is actively braking wheels or reducing power to stop wheelspin or a skid, usually on wet, icy or loose surfaces. Ease off the accelerator and drive more gently. A light that stays on means the system is switched off or has a fault.
What to do
- Ease off when it flashesReduce speed and steer smoothly.
- Check the off buttonA steady light may simply mean it was switched off; press the button to turn it on.
- Have a steady light checkedFaults often come from wheel speed or steering angle sensors.
How is the light behaving?
| What you see | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing | The system is intervening to stop a skid or wheelspin | Ease off and drive more gently |
| Steady | System off or faulty | Switch it on or have it checked |
| On for a few seconds at start-up | Normal check at start-up | Nothing |
Possible causes
- Slippery roadNormal operation.
- System switched offThe off button was pressed.
- Sensor faultWheel speed, yaw or steering angle sensor.
- Mismatched tyresDifferent tyre sizes confuse the system.
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Questions about Stability Control Light
Should I switch stability control off?
Only when stuck in snow or mud and the car needs some wheelspin; switch it back on afterwards.