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:
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due
to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch
(1) is turned to the on position ...
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behi ...
Interior lamp AUTO cut
When all entrances are closed, if you lock the vehicle by using the transmitter or the smart key, all interior lamp will be off after a few seconds.
If you do not operate anything in the ...