2007 KIA Sportage ESP

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ESC operation off
ESC OFF state To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button
(ESC OFF indicator light
illuminates).
 If the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position
when ESC is off, ESC
remains off. Upon restart-
ing the engine, the ESC
will automatically turn on
again.
Indicator lightWhen ignition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating
normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever ESC is operating.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when either the ESC is turned off
with the button, or ESC malfunctions
when turned on.
ESP
ESP OFF
 ESC indicator light (blinks)
 ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
WARNING
- ESC
The Electronic Stability Control
system is only a driving aid; use
precautions for safe driving by
slowing down on curved, snowy,
or icy roads. Don’t attempt to
accelerate excessively just
because the ESC indicator light
is blinking.
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TCS indicator
(Traction Control
System) (if equipped) The TCS indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the TCS is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the TCS light will remain off. When a
slippery or low traction condition is
encountered, the TCS will operate,
and the TCS indicator will blink to
indicate the TCS is operating.
TCS OFF indicator
(if equipped)The TCS OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. To switch to TCS
OFF mode, press the TCS OFF but-
ton. The TCS OFF indicator will illu-
minate indicating the TCS is deacti-
vated. If this indicator stays on in the
TCS ON mode, the TCS may have a
malfunction. Take your car to the
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
ESC indicator
(Electronic Stability
Contror) (if equipped) The ESC indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the ESC light will remain off. When a
slippery or low traction condition is
encountered, the ESC will operate,
and the ESC indicator will blink to
indicate the ESC is operating.
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ESC OFF indicator
(if equipped)The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch
to ESC OFF mode, press the ESC
OFF button. The ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate indicating the ESC is
deactivated. If this indicator stays on
in the ESC ON mode, the ESC may
have a malfunction. Take your car to
the authorized Kia dealer and have
the system checked.
Low washer fluid level
warning indicator
(If equipped) This warning light indicates the
washer fluid reservoir is near empty.
Refill the washer fluid as soon as
possible.
4WD system warning
(if equipped) When the key is turned to the “ON”
position, the 4WD system warning
light will come on and then go off in a
few seconds.
CAUTION
If the 4WD system warning light ()
blinks, this indicates that
there is a malfunction in the 4WD system. If this occurs, haveyour vehicle checked by anAuthorized Kia Dealer as soonas possible.
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NOTICEWhen in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.
Unnecessary battery and generator
drain could occur if the fog lights
are used excessively.
Daytime running light
(if equipped)Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-
set.
The DRL system will make your
high-beam headlights turn OFF
when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops.

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Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air position is
automatically selected.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected.
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CAUTION
Do not use the or posi-tion during cooling operation inextremely humid weather. Thedifference between the tempera-ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could causethe outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set themode selection knob to the position and fan speed controlknob to the lower speed.

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Automatic climate control sys-
temTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position isautomatically selected.
If the outside (fresh) air position are
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield 1. Set fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected.
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CAUTION
Do not use the or posi-tion during cooling operation inextremely humid weather. Thedifference between the tempera-ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could causethe outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set themode selection knob to the position and fan speed controlknob to the lower speed.

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Driving at night Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
 Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lights.  Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed on vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature. Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
WARNING
- Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, espe-
cially at speeds more than 56
km/h (35 mph). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat, explode
and injure bystanders.

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Driving in the rain 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 it harder
to see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
 Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.  If your tires are not in good condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Winter driving We recommend that you carryemergency equipment, including
tire chains, a window scraper,
windshield de-icer, a bag of sand
or salt, flares, a small shovel and
jumper cables.
 Make sure you have sufficient eth- ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
 Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce
the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in excellent condition to
provide enough winter starting
power.
 Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
 Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.