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 Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Trouble symptom
Suspect area
Remedy
Abnormal noise
Oil level (Low)
To adding oil after inspect the parts. (oil seal, drain plug, filler plug)
Oil (Wrong or c ...
: Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Adding Washer Fluid.
Low temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
High temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil filler cap: See Adding Engine Oil.
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.
Brake fluid reservoir: See Checkin ...
