Esc Off Usage - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
means the traction control function
does not operate. Brake control func‐
tion only operates.
Type A
OJF055255L
Type B
OJF055232L
• ESC off state 2
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To cancel ESC operation, press the
ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indica‐
tor light (ESC OFF ) illuminates and
ESC OFF warning chime will sound. At
this state, the engine control function
and brake control function do not op‐
erate. It means the car stability con‐
trol function does not operate any
more.
Indicator light
ESC indicator light
ESC OFF indicator light
When 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
) for 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,
make sure they are the same size as
your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control sys‐
tem is only a driving aid; use precau‐
tions for safe driving by slowing
down on curved, snowy, or icy roads.
Drive slowly and don't attempt to
accelerate whenever the ESC indica‐
tor 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.