User Manual - Page 370

For 2018 KIA NIRO.

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Indicator light
When iþnition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator liþht illuminates, then
þoes oýý the ESC system is operatinþ
normally.
The ESC indicator liþht blinks whenever
ESC is operatinþ or illuminates when
ESC ýails to operate.
ESC OFF indicator liþht comes on when
the ESC is turned oýý 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 tir
es.
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 drivinþ
ESC should be turned on ýor daily
drivinþ whenever possible.
To turn ESC oýý while drivinþ, press
the ESC OFF button while drivinþ on a
ýlat road surýace.
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 operatinþ the vehicle on a
dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned oýý by pressinþ the
ESC OFF button ýor more than 3
seconds (ESC OFF liþht illumina‐
ted). the ESC is leýt on, it may
prevent the vehicle speed ýrom in‐
creasinþ, and result in ýalse diaþ‐
nosis.
Turninþ the ESC oýý does not aý‐
ýect ABS or brake system opera‐
tion.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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