Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses when a vehicle is driven on a slippery road or the vehicle detects changes in coefficient of friction between right and left wheels when braking.
Tire/Wheel Size
When replacing tires and wheels, make sure they are the same size as the original tires and wheels. Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may diminish any supplemental safety benefits of the VSM system.
Vehicle stability management (VSM) operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC indicator light (
) blinks.
When the VSM is operating properly, you may feel a slight pulsation and/or abnormal steering responses. This is only the effect of brake and EPS control and does not indicates a problem.
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Driving on a sloped road such as a grade or incline
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Driving in reverse
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ESC OFF indicator light (
) remains on in the instrument cluster.
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EPS indicator light remains on in the instrument cluster.
Vehicle stability management (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 disappears.
VSM
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has VSM. It can only assist you in maintaining control of the vehicle under certain conditions.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you don't cancel the VSM operation by pressing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a
malfunction has been detected in the EPS or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light () or EPS warning light remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
The VSM system is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and the distance to the 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 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.