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 illuminates when ESC fails to operate.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
CAUTION
Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the ESC system to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control system is only a driving aid; use precautions for safe driving by slowing down on curved, snowy, or icy roads. Drive slowly and don’t attempt to accelerate whenever the ESC indicator light is blinking, or when the road surface is slippery.
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine clutch actuator fluid
Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level
In normal driving conditions, the actuator fluid level does not go down rapidly.
However, oil consumption rate may rise as vehicle mileage increases, and leakage
in actuator related parts may result in increased consumption of the engine clutch ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Starting the hybrid system
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and accelerator pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehic ...