Kia Niro: 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 Ste ...
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 stops (v ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Warning message
The message (“Blind Spot Detection disabled temporarily”) will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign substances on the rear bumper or it is hot near
the rear bumper. The light on the switch and the system will be turned off automatically.
Remove the foreign substance on the rear ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Auto control
The rain sensor (A) located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the proper interval. The more
it rains, the faster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control k ...
