Kia Forte: Electronic stability control
(ESC) / Indicator light

When the 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 illuminates
when ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
WARNING - Electronic stability
control
Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has Electronic Stability
Control. It can only assist you in
maintaining control under certain
circumstances.
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 ...
When driving
ESC should be turned on for daily
driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
WARNING - Oper ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door outside handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the plug hole (B).
2.
After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rea ...
When the FCA is not working properly,
the FCA warning light () will
illuminate and the warning message
will appear for a few seconds.
After the message disappears, the
master warning light () will
illuminate.
In this situation, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized ...