Steering Wheel - Kia SORENTO Owner's Manual

STEERING WHEEL

Electric power steering (EPS)
(if equipped)
The system assists you with steering
the vehicle. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Also, 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.
NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort may be high
immediately after placing the igni-
tion switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics is complet-
ed, the steering wheel will return
to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is placed to the ON or
LOCK/OFF position (Without
Smart key system).
A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or
OFF position. (With Smart key
system)
• Motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
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Features of your vehicle
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• When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise may occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
• When the vehicle is stationary, if
you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel effort
increases. This is not a system mal-
function. As time passes, the steer-
ing wheel effort will return to its
normal condition.
CAUTION
If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate nor-
mally, the warning light (
illuminate on the instrument
cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or
operate. Take your vehicle to a
professional workshop
have the system checked as
soon as possible. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
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