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:

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