 Kia Forte: ESC Operation Mode
Kia Forte: ESC Operation Mode
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			STEP 1 
			The ESC analyzes the intention of the driver.  
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			STEP 2 
			It analyzes the movement of the ESC vehicle. 
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			STEP 3 
			The HECU calculates the required strategy, then actuates the appropriate 
			valves and sents torque control requests via CAN to maintain vehicle 
			stability. | 
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			ESC Non-operation-Normal braking. 
 
		 
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			ESC Increase Mode 
 
		 
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			ESC Hold Mode ( FR is only controlled.) 
 
		 
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			ESC Decrease Mode (FR is only controlled) 
 
		 
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			During the initialization phase after IGN ON. (continuously 3 
			seconds). | 
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			In the event of inhibition of ABS functions by failure. | 
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			During diagnostic mode. | 
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			When the ECU Connector is separated from ECU. | 
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			During the initialization phase after IGN ON. (continuously 3 
			seconds). | 
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			When the Parking Brake Switch is ON or brake fluid level is low. | 
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			When the EBD function is out of order . | 
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			During diagnostic mode. | 
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			When the ECU Connector is separated from ECU. | 
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			During the initialization phase after IGN ON. (continuously 3 
			seconds). | 
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			In the event of inhibition of ESC functions by failure. | 
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			During dignostic mode. | 
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			When the ECU Connector is separated from ECU. | 
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			When the ESC control is operating. (Blinking - 2Hz) | 
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			During the initialization phase after IGN ON. (continuously 3 
			seconds). | 
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			When driver turn off the ESC function by on/off switch. | 
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			1st stage 
			The ESC engine control function will stop when the ESC OFF indicator 
			on the cluster turns on by pressing the ESC OFF button for 0.15 second. 
			(The brake control function works normally.) | 
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			2nd stage 
			The ESC engine and brake control function will stop when the ESC 
			OFF indicator on the cluster turns on by pressing the ESC OFF button 
			for 3 seconds. | 
 Description of ESC
Description of ESCImmobilizer Control Unit Removal
   
	
		
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			Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
		
	
	
		
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			Remove the crash pad lower panel.
		
			(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel" ...
   
Hood Insulator Pad  Replacement
   
	
		
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			Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator 
			pad (A).
		
			
				
				
					
						
						   
					
					
						
					
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Cluster Fascia Panel Component Location
   
	
		1. Cluster fascia panel 
		
		
		
	
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