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:
Inspection
Rear Wiper Motor
1.
Remove the connector from the rear wiper motor.
2.
Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 2 and negative (-) battery
cables to terminal 1 respectively.
3.
C ...
- The radar or the camera is contaminated with foreign substances.
- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is electromagnetic interference.
- Something in the path of travel deflects the radar waves.
- The vehicle is in a construction area or near a rail road and certain metal objects
are on the ...