Kia Rio: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull up the lever.
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle, and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
Always keep the glove box closed while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING - Glove box
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Error Item
Failure symptom
Inspection items
Detailed inspections
Relevant Parts/
Components
Screen display
LCD screen does not turn on
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