Operating ESC

OMV063014L

Operation

  • Press the ESC OFF button for approximately half a second to turn ESC off. ESC OFF ( ) indicator light will appear and the warning chime will sound.

  • To turn ESC on again, press the ESC OFF button. ESC OFF ( ) indicator light will go off.

WARNING

  • 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.

  • Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control. It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.

  • When ESC (electric vehicle control) is deactivated, the vehicle will loose the traction and stability if the vehicle is driven by abrupt steering wheel control. It is possible that the tire may make a collision with the connected parts of the tire. We recommend to do not turn off ESC while driving the vehicle for your safety.

NOTE

  • A click sound may be heard in the vehicle compartment when the vehicle begins to move after the vehicle is started. These conditions are normal and indicate that the Electronic Stability Control system is functioning properly.

  • When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.

  • Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.

  • Select level 0 of the regenerative braking system and depress the brake pedal around 10 times to efficiently apply brake disc cleaning.

  • Brake disc cleaning may decrease the driving distance by restraining the regenerative braking system. After brake disc cleaning, the regenerative braking system may be restored by selecting any other recuperation level other than 0.

  • If the regenerative braking system is not restored after the brake disc cleaning, Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.