KIA Borrego 2008 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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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 OFF indicator light comes on
when either the ESC is turned off with
the button, or ESC fails to operate when
turned on.

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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 operat-
ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

✽

✽ NOTICE

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-

ed). If the ESC is left on, it may pre-

vent the vehicle speed from increas-

ing, and result in false diagnosis.

• Turning the ESC off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

ESC

OFF

■ ESC indicator light (blinks)

■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

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 sys-
tem is only a driving aid; use pre-
cautions 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.