ESC function/warning lamp (ESC system)

2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard TransSECTION ESC function/warning lamp (ESC system)

The ESC function/warning lamp indicates the self-test and failure status of the ESC.

The ESC function/warning lamp is turned on under the following conditions:

  • During the initialization phase after IGN ON.

    (Continuously 3 seconds).

  • When the ESC function is inhibited by system failure.
  • When the ESC control is operating. (Blinking -2Hz)
  • During diagnostic mode. (Except standard mode)
  • Cluster lamp is ON when communication is impossible with CAN module.
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