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DRIVER’S PANEL
Kia Sportage Feature
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Hill-Start Assist
Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the
vehicle from rolling
backwards when
accelerating from a stop
while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically
activates whether the
ESC is OFF or ON but
does NOT activate
when the ESC has
malfunctioned .
REMINDER:
The HAC does
not operate when the gear
shift is in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position .
P
A
B
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned
ON for daily driving whenever possible .
Press ESC button
A
to turn ESC OFF/ON .
REMINDER:
ESC is turned ON at vehicle start-up .
REMINDER:
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit
momentarily whenever the ESC is active .
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by automatically
braking for them, allowing drivers to concentrate on steering .
Press button
B
to turn DBC ON/OFF .
•
• The DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or vehicle
speed is over 38 mph
• If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have
malfunctioned . Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked
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•
• When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from
a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes
will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the
accelerator .
• HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may
start rolling backwards .
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