Kia Carens: Electronic stability control (ESC) / 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 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:
Signal Waveform
The three waveforms below are taken from the #1 and #4 injectors. The top waveform
is from the high side (feed side) of the #1 and #4 injectors, while the middle
waveform is from the low side (ground side) of the #1 injector and the bottom
waveform is from th ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH]
(A).
3.
Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) by pushi ...