Kia Niro: Electronic stability control (ESC) / 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.
“Traction Control disabled”
• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF ) illuminates) and an above LCD message
will come up. At this state, the engine control function does not operate. It means
the traction control function does not operate. Brake control function only operates.
“Traction & Stability Control disabled”
• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light (ESC OFF ) illuminates and an above
LCD message will come up and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. At this state, the
engine control function and brake control function do not operate. It means the
car stability control function does not operate any more.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button for at least half a ...
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 illuminat ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: START
Turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning
lamp can be checked in this position.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicl ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood switch
2. Burglar horn
3. Body control module (BCM)
4. Door lock / unlock buzzer
5. Front door actuator & switch
6. Rear door actuator & switch
7. Tailgate actuator & switch
...
