Kia Optima: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage
When driving
- ESC should be turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
- To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.
WARNING - Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light
blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip out of control.
✽ NOTICE
- When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned
off (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle
speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.
- Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes
off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminat ...
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detects changes in coefficient
of friction between r ...
Other information:
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 8.
When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply
the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) t ...
Components and components location
Component
1. Fuel Sender Assembly
2. Fuel Pump Module
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the fuel pump.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Fuel Pump Module")
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