Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system
The ESC is designed to stabilize your Kia during cornering maneuvers.
ESC applies the brakes on individual wheels and intervenes with your Kia management system to stabilize the vehicle.
ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers and hydroplaning on wet surfaces can still result in serious accidents.
Only a safe and attentive driver can prevent accidents by avoiding maneuvers that cause your Kia to lose traction. Even with ESC installed, always follow all the normal precautions for driving - including driving at safe speeds for the conditions.
For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
The ESC is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether ESC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. It is still your responsibility to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When you apply your brakes under conditions which may lock the wheels, you may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation in the brake pedal. This is normal and it means your ESC is active.
A click sound may be heard in your Kia compartment when your Kia begins to move after your Kia is started. This is normal and is functioning properly.
ESC operation
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When the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights appear for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
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Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after turning your Kia ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will appear). To turn the ESC on, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light will go off).
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When starting your Kia, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the ESC performing an automatic system self-check and does not indicate a problem.
When the ESC is in operation, the ESC indicator light blinks.
When the ESC is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in your Kia. This is normal.
When moving out of the mud or driving on a slippery road, pressing the accelerator pedal may not cause your Kia rpm (revolutions per minute) to increase.
ESC operation off
This vehicle has 2 kinds of ESC off states.
If your Kia stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting your Kia, the ESC will automatically turn on.
A: Traction Control disabled
To turn off the traction control function and only operate the brake control function of the ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for less than 3 seconds and the ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF
) will appear.
A: Traction and Stability Control disabled
To turn off the traction control function and the brake control function of the ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF
) will appear and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. The ESC function will not operate.
Indicator light
When ENGINE START/STOP button is turned ON, the indicator light appears, then turn off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or appears when ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
ESC
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has ESC. It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.
ESC OFF usage
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ESC should be turned on whenever possible.
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To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat road surface.
Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is active (ESC indicator light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is active, your Kia may lose control.
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When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light appeared). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.
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Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.