Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Using ESC OFF

In this manual: Driving Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 46Vehicle Specifications — 139Driving Your Vehicle — 69What to Do in an Emergency — 18Maintenance — 64Specifications and Consumer Information — 13
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While driving

  • The ESC should be turned on for everyday driving whenever possible.
  • To turn off the ESC while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a level road surface.

WARNING! ESC Operation

Never press the ESC OFF button while the ESC is operating (ESC indicator flashing).

If the ESC is turned off while the ESC is operating, the vehicle may lose control.

✽ NOTICE

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

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.