Kia Niro: Electronic stability control (ESC) / 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 second after turning the ignition
ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To turn the ESC on,
press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light will go off).
- When starting the engine, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system self-check and does not indicate a problem.
When operating

When the ESC is in operation, ESC indicator light blinks.
- When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly, you can feel
a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control
and indicates nothing unusual.
- When moving out of the mud or slippery road, the engine rpm (revolution
per minute) may not increase even if you press the accelerator pedal deeply.
This is to maintain the stability and traction of the vehicle and does not indicate
a problem.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
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 Con ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on
If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the
set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator.
If you move the lever down (to SET-) at i ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Service Point Target Auto
Calibration (SPTAC)
This procedure provides a way to calibrate the camera by having the service technician
align the car to a well lit simulated straight road target; preferably wall mounted.
The LDWS camera will have a "System Out of Calibration& ...