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Why is the downhill light on the dash lit on?
Hi, Have you pressed the Downhill Brake Control switch on the dash to see if the light goes out? The following image is taken from the 2012 Kia Sportage owner manual. (You didn’t state the model year so the switch may be in a different location)
(click on image to enlarge for better viewing) If operating and releasing the switch makes no difference and you have traveled faster than 40 m.p.h. and the light is still on, then the DBC system may be faulty. Take it to a dealer and get it checked out.
Hi @ chris mc millan Here’s some images taken from the iX35 owner manual that explains how to use the DBC (Downhill Brake Control) and how it can be manually activated etc.
(click on image to enlarge for better viewing) If it isn’t manually enabled by you operating the switch then you need to take it to a dealer as they should have the service manuals and equipment to diagnose what the problem is.
