2014 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on
at the same time. This

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Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The Electronic Stability control
(ESC) system is designed to stabi-
lize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. ESC checks wh

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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
 When the ignition is turned ON,
ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights
illuminate for approximately 3 sec-
onds, then ESC is turned on

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Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light illuminates,
then goes off if ESC system is oper-
ating normally.
The ESC indicator li

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• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated). If the ESC is left on,
it may prevent the vehic

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VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the

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Hill-start assist control (HAC) 
(if equipped) 
A vehicle has the tendency to roll
back on a steep hill when it starts to
go after stopping. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HA

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• The DBC does not turn ON in the
P (Park) position.
• The DBC may not activate if the ESC (or BAS) is activated.
• Noise or vibration may occur from the b