This system uses an electromotor to assist you with steering the vehicle.
If the engine is turned off or if the EHPS becomes inoperative, you may still steer the vehicle, but it will require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the EHPS checked by an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more than five (5) seconds with the engine running. This may cause damage to the EHPS motor pump.
✽ NOTICE
If the EHPS motor pump malfunctions, the steering effort will greatly increase.
✽ NOTICE
If the vehicle is parked for extended periods outside in cold weather (below 14°F/-10°C), the power steering may require increased effort when the engine is first started. This is caused by increased fluid viscosity due to the cold weather and does not indicate a malfunction. When this happens, increase the engine RPM by depressing accelerator until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release or let the engine idle for two or three minutes to warm up the fluid.
Front Fog Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on. ...
Emergency starting
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
✽ NOTICE
Your vehicle has a battery in the trunk compartment, but when you jump start
your vehicle, use the jumper termi ...
Limitations of the system
The ASCC may have limits to its ability to detect distance to the vehicle ahead
due to road and traffic conditions. ...