Kia Soul EV: VESS(Virtual Engine Sound System) / Description and Operation
The VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the hybrid system.
This sound is a safety measure that allows pedestrians to
hear the approaching vehicle sound as there is no engine sound in hybrid
vehicle.
VESS operates between the vehicle speed of 0 - 20 km/h (0 - 12 mph).
Component Location
1. Virtual engine sound system unit2. Virtual engine sound speaker
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Other information:
System Circuit Diagram
With High Voltage Battery Heater System
Without High Voltage Battery Heater System
Circuit Diagram
Without High Voltage Battery Heater System
With High Voltage Battery Heater System
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Description
In order to make normal activation of airbag system, SRSCM
detects DTC(s) for the Passenger side Body Detection System. If the seat
is occupied, Body sensor detects how measuring electrostatic capacity
and send signal to SRSCM via CAN. SRSCM recognizes the signal as 2(two)
dif ...