Kia Sportage: Brake Assistant System(BAS)
The Brake Assistant System provides
additional pressure when the brake
pedal is momentarily and strongly
depressed in a situation sudden braking
is required while driving.
The Brake Assistant System reduces the
time for ABS(Anti-Lock Brake System)
control to enter and consequently
reduces the braking distance, by providing
additional pressure up to the point of
ABS intervention.
BAS operatio
- When the vehicle speed is more than
30 km/h and the ABS control is not
entered.
- When the brake pedal is depressed
strongly over a certain level.
- When the friction of the road surface
is above a certain level.
BAS operation off
- The vehicle speed is below 10 km/h.
- The brake pedal is depressed over a
certain conditions.
- The friction of the road surface is
below a certain level.
WARNING
The system may not operate depending
on driver's driving habit, the degree to
which the brake pedal is depressed and
the road surface condition.
NOTICE
Take the following precautions when
using the Brake Assist System (BAS):
This system is only a supplemental system
and it is not intended to, nor does it
replace the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The sensing
range and objects detectable by the sensors
are limited. Pay attention to the
road conditions at all times.
NEVER drive too fast in accordance with
the road conditions or while cornering.
Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from
occurring. BAS does not stop the vehicle
completely and does not avoid collisions.
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Description and Operation
Description
1. Mode
Configuration State
All sensors should be in the Low Line (Base) state.
In Low Line (Base) configuration, sensor transmissions occur every 3
minutes 20 seconds (nominal) and
pressure is measured every 20 seconds.
Normal
Display and control
You can see the status of the Highway
Driving Assist operation in the Driving
Assist view on the cluster. Refer to
"Instrument cluster"
Highway Driving Assist will be displayed
as below depending on the status of the
function.
Operating State
Standby St