Kia Sportage: ESC (Electronic Stability Control) indicator
The ESC indicator will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON, but should go off after approximately 3 seconds. When the ESC is on, it monitors the driving conditions and under normal driving conditions, the ESC indicator will remain off. When a slippery or low traction condition is encountered, the ESC will operate, and the ESC indicator will blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
If this indicator illuminates and stays on, the ESC may have malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If this light illuminates while driving, it
indicates that a potential malfun ...
ESC OFF indicator
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3 seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode, press
the ESC OFF button. The ESC OFF ind ...
Other Information:
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your car during its first ...
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due
to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch
(1) is turned to the on position a ...
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