Kia Sportage: Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor | ESC OFF Switch
Description and Operation
Description
When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis the yaw rate sensor detects the yaw rate electronically by the vibration change of plate fork inside the yaw rate sensor.
If yaw velocity reaches the specific velocity after it detects the vehicle' yawing, the ESC control is reactivated.
The later G sensor senses vehicle's lateral G. A small element inside the sensor is attached to a deflectable lever arm by later G.
Direction and magnitude of lateral G loaded to vehicle can be known with electrostatic capacity changing according to lateral G.
Specifications
External Diagram
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console upper cover.
3. Disconnect the yaw rate & lateral & Longitudinal G sensor connector (A).
4. Remove the mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque: 7.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
ESC OFF Switch
Description and Operation
Description
1. The ESC OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESC system.
2. The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC OFF switch is engaged.
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 ESC OFF switch is engaged.
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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
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Brake Line
Components and Components Location
Components
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector, and remove the
reservoir cap.
2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
CAUTION
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle,
Bulb replacement precaution
Light bulbs are installed in various parts
of the vehicle to provide lighting inside
and outside the vehicle as well as to alert
other vehicles.
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand with
appropriate wattage ratings in case of
emergencies.
Refer to "Bulb wattage&
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