Kia Rio: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage
Kia Rio 2017-2020 YB Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system / Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage
When driving
- It’s a good idea to keep the ESC 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 - Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating. If the ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may go out of control.
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminates ...
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling
back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator peda ...
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