Kia Soul: Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about 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.
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detects changes in coefficient
of friction between r ...
Good braking practices
WARNING
Whenever you leave or park your vehicle, always set the parking brake
as far as possible and shift the vehicle to 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse)
for manual transaxle, or P (Park) fo ...
See also:
26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve(26/B_VFS). Specifications
Direct control VFS[26/B]
▷ Control type : Normal low type
Control Pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
9.81 ~ 500.14 (0.1 ~ 5.1, 1.42 ~ 72.54)
Current value(mA)
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Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are re ...
Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal operation of th ...