Kia Forte: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation off
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. Upon restarting the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again.
• ESC off state 1 - “Traction Control disabled”
■ Type A
■ Type B
To turn off the traction control function
and only operate the brake control
function of the ESC, press the
ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
)
shortly (for less than 3 seconds and
the ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF
) will illuminate). At this
state,
only the brake control function will
operate.
• ESC off state 2- “Traction and Stability Control disabled”
■ Type A
■ Type B
To turn off the traction control function
and the brake control function of
the ESC, press the ESC OFF button
(ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds.
ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF
) illuminates and ESC OFF
warning chime will sound.
In this state, the car stability control function will not operate.
ESC ON condition When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
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.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required. Drive belts Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation, and rep
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year: at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
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