Kia SORENTO 2012 - DRIVERS PANEL; Electronic Stability Control (ESC) & Downhill Brake Control (DBC); Backup Warning & Hill-Start Assist Controls

SORENTO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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C
B
D
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.
A
Press ESC button to turn ESC OFF/ON
REMINDER: ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up.
Instrument Panel Dimmer*
C
With parking lights/headlights ON, press the (+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)*
HAC helps 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.
REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)*
DBC helps drivers maneuver down steep hills by
automatically braking for them, allowing drivers to focus
solely on steering.
B
Press
button to turn DBC ON/OFF
•
• The DBC will turn OFF when button is pressed again or
vehicle speed is over 38 mph
• If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have
malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
QUICK TIPS
D
Backup Warning System OFF button (see page 34 for
more details)
Backup Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*