Kia Sportage: Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 2 seconds.
The HAC is activated only for about 2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
WARNING - Maintaining Brake Pressure on Incline
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline. While stopped, make sure you maintain brake pressure sufficient to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward and causing an accident. Don’t release the brake pedal until you are ready to accelerate forward.
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detected changes in coefficient
of friction between ...
Downhill brake control (DBC)
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) supports the driver driving down a steep hill
without the driver depressing the brake pedal. It slows down the vehicle under 8
km/h (5mph) and lets the driver co ...
Other Information:
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is ...
Fuel Tank: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel
Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in
Fuel Line").
2.
Remove the rear seat cushion (R ...
Categories
- Home
- First Generation
- Second Generation
- Third generation
- Fourth generation
- Kia Sportage SL 2010-2016 Owners Manual
- Kia Sportage SL 2010-2016 Service Manual