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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Program

(ESP) system is an electronic sys-

tem designed to help the driver main-

tain vehicle control under adverse

conditions. It is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Factors includ-

ing speed, road conditions and driv-

er steering input can all affect

whether ESP will be effective in pre-

venting a loss of control. It is still your

responsibility to drive and corner at

reasonable speeds and to leave a

sufficient margin of safety.

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when

cornering. Electronic stability

program (ESP) will not prevent

accidents. Excessive speed in

turns, abrupt maneuvers and

hydroplaning on wet surfaces

can still result in serious acci-

dents. Only a safe and attentive

driver can prevent accidents by

avoiding maneuvers that cause

the vehicle to lose traction.

Even with ESP installed, always

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Electronic stability program

(ESP) (If equipped)

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the

wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

responding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means

your ESP is active.

The Electronic Stability Program

(ESP) system is designed to stabilize

the vehicle during cornering maneu-

vers. ESP checks where you are

steering and where the vehicle is

actually going. ESP applies the

brakes at individual wheels and inter-

venes in the engine management

system to stabilize the vehicle.

follow all the normal precau-

tions for driving - including driv-

ing at safe speeds for the condi-

tions.

✽

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehi-

cle begins to move after the engine is

started. These conditions are normal

and indicate that the Electronic

Stability Program System is func-

tioning properly.

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When operating

When the ESP is in opera-

ESP operation

ESP operation off

ESP OFF state

• To cancel ESP operation,

ESP ON condition

tion, ESP indicator light

blinks.

ESP

• When the ignition is turned

ON, ESP and ESP OFF

indicator lights illuminate

for approximately 3 sec-

onds, then ESP is turned

on.

ESP

OFF

press the ESP OFF button

(ESP OFF indicator light

illuminates).

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• When the Electronic

Stability Program is oper-

ating properly, you can feel

a slight pulsation in the

vehicle. This is only the

effect of brake control and

indicates nothing unusual.

• If the ignition switch is

turned to LOCK position

when ESP is off, ESP

remains off. Upon restart-

ing the engine, the ESP

will automatically turn on

again.

• Press the ESP OFF button

for at least half a second

after turning the ignition

ON to turn ESP off. (ESP

OFF indicator will illumi-

nate). To turn the ESP on,

press the ESP OFF button

(ESP OFF indicator light

will go off).

• When moving out of the

mud or slippery road,

pressing the accelerator

pedal may not cause the

engine rpm (revolutions

per minute) to increase.

• When starting the engine,

you may hear a slight tick-

ing sound. This is the ESP

performing an automatic

system self-check and

does not indicate a prob-

lem.

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NOTICE

■ ESP indicator light (blinks)

CAUTION

After reconnecting or recharging a

discharged battery, the ESP OFF

indicator may illuminate.

Driving with varying tire or

wheel sizes may cause the ESP

system to malfunction. When

replacing tires, make sure they

are the same size as your origi-

nal tires.

ESP

In this case, turn the handle half way

to the left and right while the ignition

switch is in the ON position. Then,

restart the engine after the ignition is

off. The ESP OFF indicator may turn

off. If the ESP OFF indicator does

not turn off, have the system checked

by an authorized Kia dealer as soon

as possible.

■ ESP OFF indicator light (comes on)

ESP

OFF

WARNING

Indicator light

The Electronic Stability Program

system is only a driving aid; use

precautions for safe driving by

slowing down on curved, snowy,

or icy roads. Drive slowly and

don’t attempt to accelerate

whenever the ESP indicator light

is blinking, or when the road sur-

face is slippery.

When ignition switch is turned to ON,

the indicator light illuminates, then

goes off if ESP system is operating

normally.

The ESP indicator light blinks when-

ever ESP is operating.

ESP OFF indicator light comes on

when either the ESP is turned off

with the button, or ESP fails to oper-

ate when turned on.

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ESP OFF usage

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NOTICE

WARNING

Never press the ESP OFF button

while ESP is operating.

When driving

ꢀ When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the ESP

is turned off (ESP OFF light illu-

minated). If the ESP is left on, it

may prevent the vehicle speed

from increasing, and result in false

diagnosis.

ꢀ Turning the ESP off does not

affect ABS or brake system opera-

tion.

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESP

turned on for daily driving whenev-

er possible.

If the ESP is turned off while

ESP is operating, the vehicle

may go out of control.

• To turn ESP off while driving, press

the ESP OFF button while driving

on a flat road surface.

To turn ESP off while driving,

press the ESP OFF button while

driving on a flat road surface.

Never press ESP OFF button while

ESP is operating (ESP indicator light

blinks).

If ESP is turned off while ESP is

operating, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

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