Kia Optima: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light, Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
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 approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
❈For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the appropriate key with immobilizer in your vehicle
while the ignition is ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 ...
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the appropriate smart key with immobilizer in your
vehicle while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ACC or ON.
- ...
Other information:
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