Kia Cee'd: Brake system / Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about 1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
✽ NOTICE
- The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
- The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you
don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing
the ESC OFF button. It indicates that
a malfunction has been detected somewhere
in the EPS (Electronic Power ...
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver behind by blinking the
stop light when the vehicle is braked rapidly
and severely.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stop ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Moving up a steep grade from a standing
start
To move up a steep grade from a standing
start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service bra ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in serious
personal injury from escaping
hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and w ...
