Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system
VSM provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses under the following conditions:
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when driving on a slippery road or
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when a change in the coefficient of friction between left and right wheels is detected.
Tire/Wheel size
When replacing tires and wheels, make sure they are the same size as the original tires and wheels installed. Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may diminish any supplemental safety benefits of the VSM system.
VSM operation
When the VSM is operating properly, you may feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle and/or abnormal steering responses (Electric Power Steering (EPS)). This is normal.
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Driving on a banked road such as a gradient or incline
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Driving in reverse
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ESC OFF indicator light (
) remains on the instrument cluster
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EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and the ESC OFF indicator light () appears.
To turn on the VSM, press the button again. The ESC OFF indicator light turns off.
VSM
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has VSM. It can only assist you in maintaining control of your vehicle under certain circumstances.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM may deactivate even if you don't cancel the VSM operation by pressing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction
has been detected somewhere in the Electric Power Steering system or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light (
) or EPS warning light (
) remains on, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
The VSM is not a substitute for safe driving practices but a supplementary function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and the distance to a vehicle ahead. Always hold the steering wheel firmly while driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver's intention, even with installed VSM. Always follow all normal precautions for driving at safe speeds for the conditions – including driving in inclement weather and on a slippery road.
For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.