Kia Sportage: ESC OFF usage
When driving
- It’s a good idea to keep the ESC 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 - Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light
blinks). If ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip out of
control.
✽ NOTICE
- When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned
off (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle
speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.
- Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating and illuminates ...
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