Kia Sportage: ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / DBC Switch Description and operation

The DBC function is the acronym word of Downhill Brake Control function. When a vehicle goes down the hill, just pushing the DBC switch enables the car to keep its vehicle's speed at a constant value without operating the brake pedal. The DBC function is operat]ed when the vehicle is on the decline and its velocity is under the predetermined speed.

ESP OFF Switch Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. ( ...

DBC Switch Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the console upper cover. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the signal waveform of the CMPS and CKPS using the KDS/GDS. Specification: Refer to “Wave Form” Removal    ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Clutch & Brake Components and components location

Component Location 1. Overdrive Clutch (OD/C) 2. One-way Clutch (OWC) 3. Low & Reverse Brake (LR/B) 4. Underdrive Brake (UD/B) 5. 26 Brake(26/B) 6. 35R Clutch (35R/C) 7. Damper Clutch (D/C) ...