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 Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
BSD is a system that uses two magnetic wave radar sensors attached on the rear
panel to measure the distance from the following vehicles and provides the sensing
and (visual and auditory) alarm of any vehicle coming into the blind spot.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Relay Box (Engine Compartment) Repair procedures
Inspection
Power Relay Test (Type A)
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Do not use pliers.
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Pliers will damage the relays, which could cause the engine
to ...
