Kia K900: ESC operation offESC 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
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light
(ESC OFF
) illuminates).
At this state, the engine control function does not operate. It means the traction control function does not operate. Brake control function only operates.

ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF
indicator light (ESC OFF
) illuminates
and ESC OFF warning chime will sound.
At this state, the engine control function and brake control function do not operate. It means the car stability control function does not operate any more.
ESC operation
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