Kia Forte: 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.
- At this time, y ...
Other information:
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning 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 ABS (The normal br ...
Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This is
extremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, shift to a lower
gear.When you ...