park assist KIA SOUL 2016 Features and Functions Guide

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible
Press ESC button
A to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDERS:

• ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will
turn ON again

• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever
the ESC is active
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from
a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the
ESC is OFF or ON, but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position

•

•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice
that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator
QUICK TIPS
A
(Buttons located on left side of Driver’s Panel)
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
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