Kia Forte BD Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Using ESC OFF

In this manual: Driving Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 43Vehicle Specifications — 143Driving Your Vehicle — 98What to Do in an Emergency — 26Maintenance — 71Specifications and Consumer Information — 4
~1min read

While driving

  • ESC should be turned on every time you drive 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 (ESC indicator flashing).

If ESC is turned off while driving, the vehicle may skid out of control.

✽ NOTICE

  • When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, make sure ESC is off (ESC OFF indicator light illuminated). If ESC remains on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing and result in false diagnosis.
  • Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.

Test yourself

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