Kia Cee'd: ESP(Electronic Stability Program) System / Steering Angle Sensor Description and operation

The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) is installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and it sends messages to HECU through CAN communication line.

The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.

The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESC-related calculations.

Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Failsafe relay, etc.) of the EPS system are located inside the steering column & EPS unit assembly and the steering column. EPS unit assembly must not be disassemble to be inspected. They must be replaced. (Refer to “ST (Steering system) Gr.”)

ESP OFF Switch Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad center lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - &quo ...

Emergency Signal System Description and operation

Description Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS) In case of sudden braking by the driver, the brake lamp and/or turn signal flash to warn the vehicle behind. ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as generator. WARNING - Coolant Do not use radiator ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Parking brake - hand type
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less th ...