Kia Sportage: DBC Switch
Description and Operation
Description
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 operated when the vehicle is on the decline and its velocity is under the predetermined speed.
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly.
3. Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the DBC switch is engaged.
Steering Angle Sensor
Description and Operation
Description
The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) is installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and it sends messages to HECU though CAN communication line.
The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.
The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESC-related calculations.
Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Failsafe relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column & EPS unit assembly and the steering column & EPS runt assembly must not be disassemble to inspect or replace them. (Refer to "ST (Steering system) Gr.")
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General Information
Specifications
Specification
Tightening torque
CAUTION
Replace self-locking nuts with new ones after removal brake.
Lubricants
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Front Axle Assembly
Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel
Components and
Components Location
Components
Brake disc screw
Brake disc
Hub
Hub bolt
Dust cover
Knuckle
Wheel bearing
Snap ring
Repai
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Tire terminology and definitions
Refer to the following for detailed
definitions of the terms that are
found in the tire description.
Air Pressure The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal
(kPa).
Accessory Weight The combined
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Rain Sensor
Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Description and Operation
Description
The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system that, in addition
to providing normal wiper functions off,
mist, manual low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides automatic control
of aut
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