Kia Optima: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for ...
Other information:
Trip computer mode
This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and
so on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Turn By Turn mode
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
Assist mode
■ LKA
■ DAW
■ TPMS
Ass ...
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2.Place the shift lever in P (for Automatic transmis ...