Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is controlled by the power steering control unit which senses the steering wheel torque and vehicle speed to command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier as the vehicle’s speed increases and becomes lighter as the vehicle’s speed decreases for better control of the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the power steering checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur during normal vehicle operation:
CAUTION
If the EPS system does not operate normally, the warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The steering wheel may become difficult to control or operate abnormally. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT): Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
2.
To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on
pushing the lock pi ...
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS): Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
3.
Measure the output voltage of the APS 1 and 2 at C.T and W.O.T.
Specification: Refer t ...