Kia Sportage: DBC (Downhill brake control) indicator
The DBC indicator will illuminate when the DBC button is pressed and the system is on.
When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC will operate and the DBC indicator will blink to indicate the DBC is operating.
If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC system may have malfunctioned. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
ESC OFF indicator
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3 seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode, press
the ESC OFF button. The ESC OFF ind ...
Cruise indicators
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise control system is enabled. The cruise
indicator in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control ON-OFF
switch on the ...
Other Information:
Smart key unit: Repair procedures
Removal
Smart Key Unit
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
After disconnecting the smart key unit connector ...
Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat ...
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