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:
Components and components location
Components
[Roof Antenna (Radio)]
[Roof Antenna (Radio + DAB)]
Repair procedures
Removal
Roof antenna
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the ...
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though ABS (or ESC) helps improve vehicle control during emergency
braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced during extreme road co ...