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Features of your vehicle
Electronic power steering
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering effort becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
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NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering effort is high immedi-
ately after turning the Engine
Start/Stop Button is ON. This hap-
pens as the EPS system performs
the diagnostics. When the diagnos-
tics is completed, the steering
effort will return to its normal
condition.
• A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the Engine
Start/Stop Button is turned to the
ON or OFF position.
• Motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• The steering effort can suddenly
increase, if the operation of the
EPS system is stopped to prevent
serious accidents when EPS con-
trol unit detects malfunction of the
EPS system by self-diagnosis.
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• The steering effort increases if the
steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal
conditions.
• If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally. In
this case, have the system inspect-
ed by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
• When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
STEERING WHEEL