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 (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse order of removal. To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly. If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it e ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: If you do decide to pull a trailer

Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer: Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control. Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure to heed this ...