Kia Soul: Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about 2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
✽ NOTICE
- The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
- The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detects changes in coefficient
of friction between r ...
Good braking practices
WARNING
Whenever you leave or park your vehicle, always set the parking brake
as far as possible and shift the vehicle to 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse)
for manual transaxle, or P (Park) fo ...
See also:
Oil Pump Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover")
2.
Remove the pump cover (A).
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Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
Stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal.
You must reach a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h) since last idle stop.
The engine will stop and th ...
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoi ...