Kia K900: 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 second after turning the ignition
ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate). To turn the ESC on,
press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light will go off).
- When starting the engine, you may hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system selfcheck and does not indicate a problem.
When operating

When the ESC is in operation, ESC indicator light blinks.
- When the Electronic Stability Control is operating properly, you can feel
a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control
and indicates nothing unusual.
- When moving out of the mud or slippery road, pressing the accelerator pedal
may not cause the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) to increase.
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
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 ...
See also:
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, have it done by an authorized K900 Kia dealer or a commercial
tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towe ...
Economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a
gallon (l ...
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be recognized
by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range.
The sensor may not detect immediately when a ve ...