Kia Sportage: Electronic stability control (ESC) / Indicator light
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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 illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
WARNING - Electronic stability control
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control.
It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.
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 sta ...
When driving
ESC should be turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
WARNING - Operating ...
Other information:
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down (A). The green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is completed. If the indicator continues ...
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
• When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this case,
have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS an ...