Kia Picanto (JA): ESC (Electronic Stability Control) System / Emergency Signal System

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Brake System / ESC (Electronic Stability Control) System / Emergency Signal System

Description and operation

Description

Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS)

In case of quick brake by driver, the brake lamp or turn signal is blinked to warn against the vehicle at rear.

Basic function (Blinking the brake lamp/emergency lamp)

–	Operation condition: In case of quick brake or operation of ABS above in a certain speed

–	Releasing condition: In case of stopping the quick brake or releasing the ABS operation

Additional function (Blinking the turn signal)

–	Operation condition: In case of quick brake in low speed

–	Releasing condition: Releasing at the start of driving

System configuration

ESS Circuit diagram

Repair procedures

Inspection

AEB function ON / OFF switch was included to USM (User Setting Menu) and the state of the factory is ON.

When the IGN On, maintain ON condition by default.

And does not reflect the driver settings when next IGN On.If turned the ESC function Off, the AEB function is turned off.

–	The ON/OFF for AEB is included in the USM (User Setting Menu) and the default is ON.

–	While IGN is On, it stays at ON, however, the driver's settings do not last next time when IGN is newly On.

–	When ESC is Off, AEB is also turned Off.

Removal

AEB radar

1.	Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2.	Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")

3.	Loosen the AEB unit bolts and then remove the AEB unit.

Installation

1.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

2.	Perform AEB variant coding

3.	Perform the AEB radar alignment.

❮ESP OFF Switch

Description and operation Description 1. The ESC OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESC system. 2. The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC OFF switch is engaged.

Assist Emergency Braking(AEB) System❯

Description and operation Description – AEB system is designed to help avoid a potential collision or reduce its impact when drivers applies inadequate, delayed or no brakes at all to avoid a collision.

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