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:
Repair procedures
Replacement
•
When a DTC related to MDPS motor occurs, check the connectors
and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the motor.
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General information
Lift And Support Points
When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire,
tailgate and trunk lid are to be removed, place additional weight in the
luggage area before h ...