VSM operation

VSM operation

When the VSM is in operation, ESC indicator light ( ) blinks.

When the vehicle stability management is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual.

The VSM does not operate when:

Driving on bank road such as gradient or incline
Driving rearward
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
MDPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster

Fuel requirements

Vehicle modifications

Vehicle break-in process

Vehicle handling instructions

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Interior overview

Instrument panel overview

Engine compartment

Safety features of your Kia

Important safety precautions

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

Features of your vehicle

Battery replacement

Remote keyless entry

Fuel filler door

Instrument cluster

Warning and indicator lights

Wipers and washers

Interior lights

Manual climate control system

Automatic climate control system

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Storage compartment

Interior features

Exterior features

Infotainment system

Declaration of Conformity

Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

ENGINE START/STOP button

Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Drive mode integrated control system

Economical operation

Special driving conditions

Vehicle load limit

Driver assistance system

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Cruise Control (CC)

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Declaration of conformity

What to do in an emergency

In case of an emergency while driving

If the engine will not start

Emergency starting

If the engine overheats

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

If you have a flat tire

Engine compartment

Maintenance services

Owner maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Engine oil and filter

Air cleaner filter

Climate control air filter

Tires and wheels

Appearance care

Emission control system

California perchlorate notice

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Tires and wheels

Gross vehicle weight

Air conditioning system

Recommended lubricants and capacities

Recommended SAE viscosity number

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Vehicle certification label

Tire specification and pressure label

Air conditioner compressor label

Refrigerant label

Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)

Electrical Equipment (U.S. only)

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only)

Driving your vehicle
- Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
  The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
- Before driving
  Before getting into the vehicle, you should examine the car and its surroundings. After getting into the vehicle, you should check a number of things before driving.
- Key positions
  Your vehicle is equipped with four different ignition positions.
- ENGINE START/STOP button
  Your vehicle is equipped with four different ignition positions.
- Intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
  The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on speed, accelerate pedal position. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
- Brake system
  Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
  - Power brakes
    Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
  - Parking brake
  - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
    After parking the vehicle, apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent the vehicle from being moved by the external force.
  - AUTO HOLD
    The Auto Hold is designed to maintain the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not pressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal.
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  - Hill-start assist control (HAC)
  - Vehicle stability management (VSM)
  - Brake Assistant System (BAS)
  - Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  - Good braking practices
    Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend brake life.
- ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system
- Drive mode integrated control system
  The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition.
- Economical operation
- Special driving conditions
  If driving conditions deteriorate due to poor weather or road conditions, you should pay even more attention than usual to your driving.
- Winter driving
  Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
- Trailer towing
  We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.
- Vehicle load limit
  The vehicle load limit is displayed on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door.
- Vehicle weight
  This chapter will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.