Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac) - Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
When ignition switch is turned to
ON, the indicator light illuminates,
then goes off if the ESC system is
operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks
whenever ESC is operating or
illuminates when ESC fails to
operate.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off with the
button.
CAUTION
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system to
malfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are the same size as
your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control
system is only a driving aid; use
precautions for safe driving by
slowing down on curved, snowy,
or icy roads. Drive slowly and don't
attempt to accelerate whenever
the ESC indicator light is blinking, or
when the road surface is slippery.
ESC OFF usage
When driving
• ESC should be turned on for daily
driving whenever possible.
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• To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating (ESC indicator
light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is
operating, the vehicle may slip out of
control.
NOTICE
• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
• Turning the ESC off does not
affect ABS or brake system
operation.
WARNING
Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating. If the ESC is
turned off while ESC is operating,
the vehicle may go out of control. To
turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a
flat road surface.

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

Hill start Assist Control is a comfort
function. The main intend is to
prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards while driving off uphill on
an inclined surface. HAC holds the
Brake system