Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system
Your Kia VSM system 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 tires or wheel sizes may diminish any supplemental safety benefits of the VSM system.
VSM operation
When the VSM is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in your Kia and/or abnormal steering responses (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 Management
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has VSM. It can only assist you in maintaining control of your Kia under certain circumstances.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM may deactivated 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 and have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 your Kia 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 the normal precautions for driving at safe speeds for the conditions – including driving in inclement weather 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.