Kia Sportage: ESC operation
ESC ON condition
- When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
- Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after turning the ignition
ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To turn the ESC on,
press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light will go off).
- When starting the engine, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system self-check and does not indicate a problem.
When operating

When the ESC is in operation, ESC indicator light blinks.
- When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly, you can feel
a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control
and indicates nothing unusual.
- When moving out of the mud or slippery road, pressing the accelerator pedal
may not cause the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) to increase.
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
ESC OFF state
To cancel ESC operation :
• State 1
Press the ESC OFF button shortly (ESC OFF indicator light illuminates). At this
state, the engine control function does not operate. In other w ...
Other Information:
KEY OUT indicator
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the indicator will blink, and if ...
Muffler: Components and Components Location
Components
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