Kia Optima: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation
ESC ON condition

- When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
- Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after turning the ignition
ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To turn the ESC on,
press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light will go off).
- When starting the engine, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system self-check and does not indicate a problem.
When operating

When the ESC is in operation, the ESC indicator light blinks.
- When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly, you can feel
a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control
and indicates nothing unusual.
- When moving out of the mud or driving on a slippery road, pressing the accelerator
pedal may not cause the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) to increase.
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
ESC OFF state
There are 2 types of ESC OFF states; Traction Control disabled and Traction &
Stability Control disabled.
If the ignition is turned off when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon r ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Front Wheel Alignment
•
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment
equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position
the vehi ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing the
LCD MODES
(2) : MOVE scroll switch for selecting
the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for setting the items or resetting the items
❈ For ...