Kia Cerato 2019 Owner's Manual page 72

Features of your vehicle
STEERING WHEEL
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 ignition
switch on. This happens as the
EPS system performs the diagnos-
tics. When the diagnostics is com-
pleted, the steering effort 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.
• When the abnormality is detected
in the electric power steering sys-
tem, a deadly accident prevention
purposes, steering assist functions
will be stopped. At this time, the
instrument panel warning light
turns on or blinks and the power
to manipulate the steering of a
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immediately after moving the
vehicle to a safe zone.
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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.