Kia Carens: Brake system / Hill-start assist control (HAC)

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system / Hill-start assist control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to slip back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.

WARNING

The HAC is activated only for about 1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.

✽ NOTICE

The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.

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Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

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