Kia Sportage: Indicator light
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 when ESC fails to operate.
The 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 - Electronic stability control
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control. It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.
ESC operation off
ESC OFF usageGood driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in mo ...
Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT): Description and Operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center
Pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of
frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps ...