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:
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
WARNING
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is not a substitute for proper and safe
driving. Always drive safely and use caution when changing lanes or back ...
To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the passengers
and the loading weight in the luggage area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch is positioned, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at the proper leveling posi ...