Kia Soul EV: Steering wheel / Flex Steer Description and Operation
Flex Steer is system to choose the three modes power steering depending on driver preference or driving conditions.
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Display on the cluster but power steering is would not changed while operating the steering wheel. |
As a safety measures, mode is changed automatically when steering wheel operation is done.
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Be sure to carefully change the mode while driving. |
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not working due tofailure, "flex steer" may not work. |
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How to operate
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First input : Display the current mode on cluster. (4 seconds) |
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Add input (4 seconds) : Mode is changed sequentially. |
COMFORT : For the elder and the female drivers: it is mainly
used for city driving and stop & parking, and a little lighter power
steering.
NORMAL : Basic mode
SPORT : It is mainly used for highway driving, and a little heavy power steering.
Components Location
1. Flex steering swithch
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
3.
Remove the steer ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the hood release handle (A).
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Use a 6mm hex bit to press the center until the handle easily pulls off the post.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Tire Wear
1.
Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6 mm (0.0630 in.)
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If the remaining tread depth (A) is less than the limit, replace the tire.
When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.063 in), the wear indicators ( ...