Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

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The vehicle has a tendency to roll backward on a steep hill when it starts moving after being stopped. Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling backward by automatically applying the brake for approximately 2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after approximately 2 seconds.

HAC is only active for approximately 2 seconds, so when starting the vehicle from a stop, always depress the accelerator pedal.

WARNING - Maintaining Brake Pressure on a Slope

HAC does not replace the need to apply the brakes when stopped on a slope. When stopped, make sure you maintain enough brake pressure to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward and causing an accident. Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to drive forward.

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