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: Power brakes
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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator
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