Kia Rio: 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.
• ESC off state 1 : “Traction Control disabled”
To turn off the traction control function and only operate the brake control function of the ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) for less than 3 seconds and the ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF ) will illuminate. At this state, only the brake function will operate.
• ESC off state 2 : “Traction & Stability Control disabled”
To turn off the traction control function and the brake control function of the ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF ) will illuminate and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. In this state, the car stability control function will not operate.
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 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 ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Front seat adjustment
Forward and backward To move the seat forward or backward: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place. Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked sec ...
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level ■ Gamma II 1.6L MPI (Gasoline engine) 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. ...
