Kia Optima: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation off
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 restarting
the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again.

• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF
) illuminates). At this state, the
engine control function does not operate.
It means the traction control function does not operate. Brake control function
only operates.

• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light (ESC OFF
) illuminates and ESC
OFF warning chime will sound.
At this state, the engine control function and brake control function do not
operate. It means the car stability control function does not operate any more.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Electric type
The outside rearview mirror can be folded or unfolded by pressing the switch
when the ignition switch is ACC or ON position as below.
Left (1) : The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold.
Center (AUTO, 3) :
The mirror will fold or unfold automatically as follows ...
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