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:
Removal
[High voltage battery pack - High voltage joint box]
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information
and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage
system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result ...
Components
IBAU must not be disassembled.
1. ECU2. Reservoir3. Master cylinder Assembly4. Valve block
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