Steering Wheel; Electric Power Steering (Eps) - Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Steering wheel

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Power steering uses an electric
motor to assist you in 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.
The EPS is controlled by the power
steering control unit which senses
the steering wheel torque, steering
wheel position and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering wheel 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 authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering effort is high
immediately after turning the
ignition switch on. This happens
4 52
as the system performs the EPS
system diagnostics. When the
diagnostics is completed, the
steering wheel will return to its
normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or LOCK
position.
• Motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate
normally, the warning light will
illuminate on the instrument
cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or
operate abnormally. In this case,
have the system inspected by a
professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
• The steering effort increases
if the steering wheel is rotated
continuously when the vehicle is
not in motion. However, after a
few minutes, it will return to its
normal conditions.
• When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature,
abnormal noise could occur. If
temperature rises, the noise
will disappear. This is a normal
condition.
• When the charging system
warning light comes on or
Steering wheel