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
Indicator lightAdaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) Warning Light
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. It illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the A ...
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating.
The ESC indic ...
Closing the hood
1.Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
engi ...