Kia K900: ESC OFF usage
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.
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.
WARNING
Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating. If the ESC is turned off while ESC is operating, the vehicle may go out of control.
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 ...
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
Hill start Assist Control is a comfort function. The main intent is to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards while driving uphill on an inclined surface.
HAC holds the braking pressure builtu ...
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Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make ...
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the drive wheels (rear wheels).
Be sure that the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and c ...
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved
de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...