Kia Sorento: Flex Steering Instruction - Steering wheel - Steering System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Flex Steering Instruction

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Steering System / Steering wheel / Flex Steering Instruction

Flex Steering is system to choose the three modes power steering depending on driver preference or driving conditions.
  
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.
Be sure to carefully change the mode while driving.
Electric Power Steering (MDPS) is not working due to the failure, "flex steering" is may not work.
How to operate
First input : Display the current mode on cluster. (4 seconds)
Add input (4 seconds) : Mode is changed sequentially.

Three steering modes
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.
Flex Steering Components Location
1. Flex steering switch ...

Flex Steering Circuit Diagram
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Inspection
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Signal Waveform
The three waveforms below are taken from the #1 and #4 injectors. The top waveform is from the high side (feed side) of the #1 and #4 injectors, while the middle waveform is from the low side ...

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the OCV termina ...

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