Kia Sportage: ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Emergency Signal System Description and operation
Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS)
In case of quick brake by driver, the brake lamp or turn signal is blinked to
warn against the vehicle at rear.

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Basic function (Blinking the brake lamp/emergency lamp)
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Operation condition: In case of quick brake or operation of
ABS above in a certain speed
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Releasing condition: In case of stopping the quick brake or
releasing the ABS operation
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Additional function (Blinking the turn signal)
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Operation condition: In case of quick brake in low speed
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Releasing condition: Releasing at the start of driving
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System configuration

ESS Circuit diagram

Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the console upper cover.
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Components
1. Front wheel speed sensor cable
2. Front wheel speed sensor
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Other information:
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion,
store them properly.
If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it
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Please clean the fabric seats regularly with a vacuum cleaner in consideration
of fabric material characteristics.
If they are heavily soiled with beverage stains, etc., use a suitable interior
cleaner.To prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off the seat covers down to the seams
with a large w ...