Kia Carens: Steering wheel / Flex Steer Description and operation
Flex Steer is system to choose the three modes power steering depending on driver
preference or driving conditions.
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Display on the cluster but power steering is would not changed
while operating the steering wheel.
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As a safety measures, mode is changed automatically when steering wheel
operation is done.
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Be sure to carefully change the mode while driving.
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Electric Power Steering (MDPS) is not working due to the failure,
"flex steer" is may not work.
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How to operate
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First input : Display the current mode on cluster. (4 seconds)
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Add input (4 seconds) : Mode is changed sequentially.
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COMRORT : For the elder and the female drivers: it is mainly used for city driving
and stop & parking, and a little lighter power steering.
NORMAL : Basic mode
SPORT : It is mainly used for highway driving, and a little heavy power steering.
Components Location
1. Flex steering swithch
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Dr ...
Other information:
Inspection
Power Seat Motor
1.
Disconnect the connectors for each motor.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
A : Slide motor
B : Rear height motor
C : Extension motor
D : Front height motor
E : R ...
Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and IG ON.
Specification: Refer to "Specification"
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