Kia Forte BD Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Cruise Control Operation

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
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ESC On Condition

  • When the ignition switch is turned ON, the ESC and ESC OFF indicators illuminate for approximately 3 seconds, then the ESC system turns on.
  • Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a second after turning the ignition ON to turn ESC off (the ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To turn ESC on, press the ESC OFF button again (the ESC OFF indicator will go off).
  • When the engine is started, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the ESC performing an automatic system self-check and does not indicate a problem.

During Operation

When ESC is operating, the ESC indicator flashes.

  • When the Electronic Stability Control system is operating properly, you may feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and does not indicate anything abnormal.
  • When driving out of mud or on slippery roads, pressing the accelerator pedal may not increase the engine speed (rpm).

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