Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

2026 Kia Tasman Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF button image. The button on the panel to the left of the steering wheel is highlighted in cyan. A detailed inset shows the button with a skidding car icon and 'OFF' text, with a red arrow pointing upward to indicate the pressing action. Explains the function of deactivating the Electronic Stability Control system.
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ESC is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers.

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.

Operation

  • Press the ESC OFF button for approximately half a second to turn ESC off. ESC OFF indicator light ( 2026 Kia Tasman ESC OFF indicator light icon. The icon features a vehicle silhouette with wavy skid marks underneath, and the text 'OFF' displayed at the bottom. It explains the function indicating that the Electronic Stability Control system is deactivated.) will appear and the warning chime will sound.

  • Press and hold the ESC OFF button again for approximately 3 second to turn ESC and traction control off. ESC OFF indicator light ( 2026 Kia Tasman ESC OFF indicator light icon. The icon features a vehicle silhouette with wavy skid marks underneath, and the text 'OFF' displayed at the bottom. It explains the function indicating that the Electronic Stability Control system is deactivated.) will appear and the warning chime will sound.

  • To turn ESC on again, press the ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator light ( 2026 Kia Tasman ESC OFF indicator light icon. The icon features a vehicle silhouette with wavy skid marks underneath, and the text 'OFF' displayed at the bottom. It explains the function indicating that the Electronic Stability Control system is deactivated.) 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.