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.
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the console upper cover.
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Other information:
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...
✽ NOTICE
If the DBC red indicator light illuminates, the system may have overheated
or have malfunctioned. When the warning light illuminates even though the DBC system
has cooled off, we recommend that the vehicle be checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICE
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