Kia Optima: Brake system / 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.
The HAC is activated only for about 2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
WARNING - Maintaining Brake Pressure on Incline
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline. While stopped, make sure you maintain brake pressure sufficient to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward and causing an accident. Don’t release the brake pedal until you are ready to accelerate forward.
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
Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and the parking brake
indicator light is out before driving away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when
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Other information:
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Smart trunk
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk lock is released with no-touch activation using the Smart Trunk system. How to use the Smart Trunk The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the following conditions are met: It has been over 15 seconds since all doors closed and ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Oil Level Gauge & Pipe
Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil level gauge (A). 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
