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 (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Warning messages

Parking brake automatically locked When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will appear. AUTO HOLD deactivating. Press brake pedal When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear. ✽ NOTI ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Tire pressure

Always observe the following: Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than one mile (1.6 km) since startup.) Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of other ...