Kia EV2: Vehicle safety system / Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Vehicle safety system / Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to roll backward when it starts moving after you have stopped it on a steep hill. The HAC system prevents your Kia EV2 from rolling backward by engaging the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.

The HAC system releases the brakes after about 2 seconds, or when you engage the accelerator pedal.

The HAC system activates for about 2 seconds, so when you start your vehicle, always engage the accelerator pedal promptly.

WARNING

Maintaining brake pressure on an incline

HAC does not replace the need to engage the brake pedal when you are stopped on an incline. Whilst stopped, make sure you maintain sufficient brake pressure to prevent your Kia EV2 from rolling backward and causing an accident. Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to accelerate.

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