Kia Optima: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage
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 ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light
blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip out of control.
✽ NOTICE
- 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.
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 illuminat ...
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Other information:
The Lane Keeping Assist system is designed to detect the lane markers on the
road with a front view camera at the front windshield, and assists the driver’s
steering to help keep the vehicle in the lanes.
When the system detects the vehicle straying from its lane, it alerts the driver
wit ...
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 wit ...