Vehicle Safety System; 僅 Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs); 僅 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Kia Sportage 2023 Manual

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Vehicle safety system

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pre-
vents the wheels from locking to steer
and stabilize the vehicle.
If the ABS warning light (
contact a professional workshop as soon
as possible. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
僅 A click sound may be heard in the
vehicle compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the vehicle is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Anti-lock Brake
System is functioning properly.
僅 When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
vehicle may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on at
the same time. This happens because
of low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS has malfunctioned.
- Do not pump your brakes!
- Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(if equipped)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
designed to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering manoeuvres.
ESC is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Factors including speed, road
conditions and driver steering input can
all affect whether ESC will be effective in
preventing a loss of control.
Operating ESC OFF button
) stays on,
Operation
1. Press the ESC OFF button for approxi-
mately half a second to turn ESC off.
ESC OFF ( ) indicator light will appear
and the warning chime will sound.
2. Press and hold the ESC OFF button
again for approximately 3 second to
turn ESC and traction control off. ESC
OFF ( ) indicator light will appear and
the warning chime will sound.
3. To turn ESC on again, press the ESC
OFF button. ESC OFF ( ) indicator
light will go off.
僅 For maximum protection, always wear
your seat belt. No system, no matter
how advanced, can compensate for
all driver error and/or driving condi-
tions. Always drive responsibly.
僅 Drive carefully even though your vehi-
cle has Electronic Stability Control. It
can only assist you in maintaining
control under certain circumstances.
僅 Never press the ESC OFF button
whilst ESC is operating (ESC indicator
light blinks). If ESC is turned off whilst
ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip
out of control.
僅 A click sound may be heard in the
vehicle compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the vehicle is
Vehicle safety system
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