Stability / traction control light

Information

What it means

Flashing means the system is working right now to stop a skid. Steady means it has a fault or is switched off.

What to do

If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.

Colours you may see

How the manuals describe it

“This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating.”

“Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC and/or ABS systems are operating. (If equipped).”

“This indicator light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. You may feel or hear the system working; this is normal. The light will blink for a few seconds after the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.”

“Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped).”

Cars with this light