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:
Components
1. Front wheel speed sensor2. Front wheel speed sensor connector
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Replacement
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When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the pretensioner.
1.
Remove the center pillar upper trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the front seat belt upper anchor ...