Kia Sportage: DBC Switch: Description and Operation
The DBC function is the acronym word of Downhill Brake
Control function. When a vehicle goes down the hill, just pushing the
DBC switch enables the car to keep its vehicle''s speed at a constant
value without operating the brake pedal. The DBC function is operated
when the vehicle is on the decline and its velocity is under the
predetermined speed.
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly.
3.
Check the continuity between the switch terminals as ...
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly.
3.
Check the continuity between the switch terminals as ...
Other Information:
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer ope ...
Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when the tailgate is not closed securely with
the ignition switch in any position. ...