Kia Cee'd: Electronic stability control (ESC) / 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 illuminates when ESC fails to operate.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off with the button.
CAUTION
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
The Electronic Stability Control 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 ESC indicator light is blinking, or when the road surface is slippery.
ESC operation off
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.
• ESC o ...
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 ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Seat Heater Switch Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad center lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Center Panel")
3.
Remove the center facia switch assembly ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Standard Flow of Diagnostic Troubleshooting
Notes With Regard To Diagnosis
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
Phenomenon
Explanation
System check sound
When starting the engine, a thudding soun ...
