KIA Soul 2010 - Manual (Page 116)

Features of your vehicle
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ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions and under normal
driving conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
If this indicator illuminates and stays on,
the ESC may have malfunctioned. Take
your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer
and have the system checked.
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ESC OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
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.
CAUTION
If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible. This could
result in loss of engine power. Have
the Engine Control System inspect-
ed as soon as possible by an
authorized KIA dealer.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the Emission
Control System Malfunction
Indicator Light illuminated may
cause damage to the emission con-
trol systems which could effect dri-
vability and/or fuel economy.