Kia Cee'd: Electronic stability control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage
When driving
- ESC should be 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.
WARNING
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may slip out of control.
✽ NOTICE
- When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is turned off by pressing the ESC OFF button for more than 3 seconds (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.
- Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or brake system operation.
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, then goes off if
the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating or illum ...
Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further enhancements
to vehicle stability and steering
responses when a vehicle is driving on a
slippery road or a vehicle detected
changes in coefficient of friction betw ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the engine start/stop button is
changed to the ON position, the immobilizer
system checks and verifies if the key
is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not
start.
To deactivate the immobilizer system
Change the engin ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Start Stop Button (SSB)
2. FOB key
3. Smart key unit
4. Interior antenna 1
5. Interior antenna 2
6. Trunk antenna
7. Door handle & door antenna
8. Bumper antenna
9. Tailgate open switch
10. BCM ...
