The HAC system is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline.

The HAC system automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON.

• When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator. This is normal HAC operation
• HAC provides a two-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward

• The HAC system does not operate when the Gear Shift is in the Park or Neutral position
• In the event of an HAC system malfunction, see an authorized Kia dealer for service
• HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline