DBC operation

Mode

Indicator light

Description

Standby

lit

Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is below 38 mph (60 km/h). The DBC system turns ON in standby mode.

The system does not turn ON if the vehicle speed is above 38 mph (60 km/h).

Activated

blinking

The DBC system moves from standby mode to operating mode under the following conditions:

  • The road surface is inclined above a certain angle.

  • The accelerator pedal is not engaged.

  • Your vehicle speed is between 2.5 mph (4 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) when moving forward.

  • Your vehicle speed is between 1.5 mph (2.5 km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h) when moving backward.

When the vehicle speed is between 2.5 mph (4 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h), you can increase or decrease the speed by engaging the accelerator or brake pedal.

Temporarily deactivated

lit

The DBC temporarily deactivates under the following conditions:

  • The hill you are driving on is not steep enough.

  • The accelerator pedal is engaged.

  • Your speed is between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 38 mph (60 km/h).

If these conditions are not met, the DBC system automatically reactivates.

OFF

unlit

The DBC system turns OFF under the following conditions:

  • You press the DBC button again.

  • You engage the accelerator pedal and your speed is above 38 mph (60 km/h).

Overheated or Malfunctioned

yellow

If the DBC indicator light turns yellow, the system may have overheated or malfunctioned. If the warning light appears even when the DBC system has cooled off, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE

  • The DBC system may not deactivate on steep inclines, even when the brake or accelerator pedal is engaged.

  • The DBC system does not operate when:

    • The gear is in P (Park).

    • The ESC is activated.

  • If the DBC indicator light turns yellow, the system may have overheated or malfunctioned. If the warning light appears even when the DBC system has cooled off, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.