DBC operation

Mode

Indicator light

Description

Standby

Appeared

Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under 60 km/h (38 mph). The DBC system will turn ON and enter the standby mode.

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

Activated

Blinks

In the standby mode, It enters the operating mode when the following conditions are met.

  • The road surface should be more than a certain angle of inclination

  • The accelerator pedal must not be depressed.

  • The vehicle speed should be within 3–40 km/h (2–25 mph)

Within operating vehicle speed 3–40 km/h (2–25 mph), the driver can lower or raise the vehicle speed by stepping on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Temporarily deactivated

Appeared

In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deactivate under the following conditions:

  • The hill is not steep enough.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • When the vehicle speed is in the range of 40–60 km/h (25–38 mph)

If the above conditions are not met, the DBC will automatically activate again.

OFF

Not appeared

The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:

  • The DBC button is pressed again.

  • When the accelerator pedal is depressed and the vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h (38 mph)
Overheated or Malfunctioned

Appeared with yellow

When the warning light appears even though the DBC system has cooled off, have the vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTE

  • The DBC may not deactivate on steep inclines even though the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • The DBC does not operate when:

    • The gear is in P (Park).

    • The ESC is activated.