Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)
This warning light has both the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated or only the Traction Control system has been deactivated.
It illuminates in the event of a malfunction in the system and is on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is not operating or only the Traction Control system is not operating.
STI:
This warning light illuminates in yellow for approximately 1 second when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. After that, this warning light changes to green and remains illuminated in green for 1 second, and then turns off. It indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is operating normally.
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