Kia Sportage: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation off
ESC OFF state
This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states.
If the engine stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the engine,
the ESC will automatically turn on again.
• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light
(ESC OFF ) illuminates). At this state,
the engine control function does not operate. It means the traction control function
does not operate. Brake control function only operates.
• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF
indicator light (ESC OFF ) illuminates
and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. At this state, the engine control function
and brake control function do not operate. It means the car stability control function
does not operate any more.
ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a ...
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes
off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminat ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean
with water, and blow dry with compressed air. If bent, gently smooth
out using a screwdriver or pliers.
2.
Check the condenser connections for l ...
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
impact of the front collision.
Side and/or curtain air bags
Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected
by side collision sensors depending on the impact res ...