Hyundai Kona: Disc brakes wear indicator / Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
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The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) supports the driver come down a steep hill without depressing the brake pedal.
It slows down the vehicle under 8 km/h (5 mph) (for dual clutch transmission vehicles) or 8 km/h (5 mph) (for manual transaxle vehicles) and lets the driver concentrate on steering the vehicle.
WARNING
Always turn off the DBC on normal roads. The DBC might activate inadvertently from the standby mode when driving through speed bumps or making sharp curves.
NOTICE
- The DBC defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
- Noise or vibration may occur from the brakes when the DBC is activated.
- The rear stop light comes on when DBC is activated.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop
lights, while sharply and severely braking.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops. (The deceleratio ...
DBC operation
WARNING
If the DBC red indicator light illuminates, the system may have overheated
or have malfunctioned. When the warning light illuminates even though the DBC system
has cooled off, we recommend ...
Other information:
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2024 Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM is normal.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2.
Cover the forward facing sensor.
3.
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Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2024 Owners Manual: For safe 4WD operation
Before driving
Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts.
Sit upright and closer to the steering wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
Start off slowly by applying the accelerator pedal gently.
Use ...
