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 ON condition When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.

    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 when ESC fails to operate.

    Other information:

    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Unit

    Components and components location Components Repair procedures Removal    When replacing the LDWS switch, check that the symbol mark in the cluster operates normally by pressing the ON/OFF switch.

    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Power Door Lock Switch

    Repair procedures Removal    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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