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Kia Forte 2021 - Drivers Panel; Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Kia Forte 2021
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(Located left of steering wheel)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during certain 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 ESC is active
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
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HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards 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.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights ON, press button
B
(+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on the
audio head unit screens. Use the display settings in the Setup menu to adjust
the brightness on the screen.
When HAC is active (e.g., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you
may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress
the accelerator
HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service
AB
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
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