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:
EPB Circuit Diagram (1)
EPB Circuit Diagram (2)
EPB connector input/output
Pin DescriptionPin Description1WC-CAN (High)21G/BCenter Fascia Switch (ElectronicParking Brake Switch (SW3))2BrC-CAN (Low)22--3--23--4--24--5--25--6--26--7--27GCenter Fascia Switch (ElectronicParking Brake ...
Components
High Voltage Battery System Assembly
1. High Voltage Battery System Assembly2. High Voltage Battery Pack Assembly3. PRA (Power Relay Assembly) 4. Case5. QRA (Quick Charge Relay Assembly)
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