Kia Optima: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

❈For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.

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