Kia Carens: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation off
ESC OFF state
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This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states.
If the engine stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again.
• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
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) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF .png)
) illuminates). At this state, the
engine control function does not operate. It means the traction control function
does not operate. Brake control function only operates.
• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light (ESC OFF ) illuminates and ESC
OFF warning chime will sound. At this state, the engine control function and brake
control function do not operate. It means the car stability control function does
not operate any more.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a seco ...
Indicator light
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 ...
Other information:
Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Interior light
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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Description and operation
Description Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ECM grounds the valve control line. When the passage is open (PCSV ON), fuel vapo ...
