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:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of the vehicle.
6. ...
Components and components location
Components
Connector Pin Function
[Connector A]
Pin NO
Funtion
Pin NO
Funtion
1
Battery (+)
21
IGN2
2
ILL+ (TAIL ...