Kia Carens: Electronic stability control (ESC) / Indicator light
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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.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
CAUTION
Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the ESC system to malfunction.
When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control system is only a driving aid; use precautions
for safe driving by slowing down on curved, snowy, or icy roads. Drive slowly and
don’t attempt to accelerate whenever the ESC indicator light is blinking, or when
the road surface is slippery.
ESC OFF state
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
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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
Never press the ES ...
Other information:
Removal
Cushion Blower
1.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
2.
Remove the cushion blower (A) after loosening the screws and disconnecting
the connector.
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Remove and Installation
When the oil sensor signal fault occurs, refer to the DTC guide.
1.
Drain the engine oil.
2.
Remove the oil level sensor (A) after disconnecting the oil level sensor
connector (B).
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