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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering manoeuvres.

ESC is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors such as speed, road conditions, and driver steering input can all affect whether ESC will be effective in preventing loss of control.

Operating ESC

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.

  • Press and hold the ESC OFF button again for approximately 3 seconds to turn ESC and traction control 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 lose the traction and stability if the vehicle is driven by abrupt steering wheel control. It is possible that the tyre may make a collision with the connected parts of the tyre. We recommend that you do not turn off ESC whilst driving the vehicle for your safety.

NOTICE

  • 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 appears). 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 0 step of the regenerative braking system and depress the brake pedal around 10 times to efficiently apply brake disc cleaning. Brake disc cleaning may decrease.

  • 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.

  • If the regenerative braking system is not restored after the brake disc cleaning, Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.