Kia Sportage: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Warning and indicator lights / Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

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