Kia CERATO 2018 Owner's Manual page 396

Driving your vehicle
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the indicator light illumi‐
nates, 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.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when
the ESC is turned off with the button.
CAUTION
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system to
malfunction. When replacing tires,
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make sure they are the same size as
your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control is on‐
ly a driving aid; use precautions for
safe driving by slowing down on
curved, snowy, or icy roads. Drive
slowly and don't attempt to acceler‐
ate whenever the ESC indicator light
is blinking, or when the road surface
is slippery.
ESC OFF usage
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
Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating (ESC indicator
light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is op‐
erating, the vehicle may slip out of
control.
NOTICE
• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light il‐
luminated). If the ESC is left on, it
may prevent the vehicle speed
from increasing, and result in false
diagnosis.
• Turning the ESC off does not af‐
fect ABS or brake system opera‐
tion.