Kia Forte: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Lights

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF 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 situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

❈For more details, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section 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 approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

• When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

❈For more details, refer to refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in Chapter 5.

    Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) This indicator light illuminates: • When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key while the ignition switch is ON.

    Other information:

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Light bulbs

    Bulb replacement precaution Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to the "Bulb Wattage" section 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 (-) terminal.

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A)

    1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover. Remove the trim mounting clip and take off the cover. 3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.

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