Kia Niro: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC operation off
ESC OFF state
This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states.
If the engine stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again.
“Traction Control disabled”
• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF ) illuminates) and an above LCD message
will come up. At this state, the engine control function does not operate. It means
the traction control function does not operate. Brake control function only operates.
“Traction & Stability Control disabled”
• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light (ESC OFF ) illuminates and an above
LCD message will come up and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. At this state, the
engine control function and brake control function do not operate. It means the
car stability control function does not operate any more.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a ...
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 ESC is operating or illuminat ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
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by IMS switch control to be recalled by using the IMS switch even if the seat position
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: On inclines
During uphill or downhill driving, the smart cruise control system may not
detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and cause your vehicle to accelerate to
the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly down when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set ...
