Kia Niro: 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 illuminat ...
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 between ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Side air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat.
The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front
passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone.
The side air bags are designed to deploy during certain side-impa ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level
WARNING Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. Also, hot coolant
or steam could cause serious personal injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use ex ...
