Kia Soul: Flex Steer. Instruction - Steering wheel - Steering SystemKia Soul: Flex Steer. Instruction

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Flex Steer. Instruction

Flex Steer is system to choose the three modes power steering depending on driver preference or driving conditions.
  
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Display on the cluster but power steering is would not changed while operating the steering wheel.
As a safety measures, mode is changed automatically when steering wheel operation is done.
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Be sure to carefully change the mode while driving.
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Electric Power Steering (MDPS) is not working due to the failure, "flex steer" is may not work.
How to operate
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First input : Display the current mode on cluster. (4 seconds)
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Add input (4 seconds) : Mode is changed sequentially.
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Three steering modes
COMFORT : For the elder and the female drivers: it is mainly used for city driving and stop & parking, and a little lighter power steering.
NORMAL : Basic mode
SPORT : It is mainly used for highway driving, and a little heavy power steering.
    Flex Steer. Components Location
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