Kia Rio: Electronic stability control (ESC) / 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 or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
WARNING
Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the ESC system to malfunction.
When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as your original tires.
WARNING - Electronic stability control
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control.
It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.
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.
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When driving
It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.
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Other information:
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
The instrument panel illumination intensity can be adjusted by pressing the control
switch with the headlight switch in any position when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The illumination intensity is shown on the instrument cluster LCD win ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Driver side seat heater switch
2. Passenger side seat heater
switch
Description and operation
Description
Seat Heater Smart Control
Technology
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To prevent low te ...