Kia Sportage: ESC OFF indicator

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster / Warnings and indicators / ESC OFF indicator

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 ...

DBC (Downhill brake control) indicator

The DBC indicator will illuminate when the DBC button is pressed and the system is on. When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC will operate and the DBC indicat ...

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Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several procedu ...

Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the engine ov ...