Vehicle stability management (VSM)
This function provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detected changes in coefficient of friction between right wheels and left wheels when braking.
VSM operation
When 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.
VSM does not operate when:
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Driving on bank road such as gradient or incline
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Driving rearward
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ESC OFF indicator light (
) remains on the instrument cluster
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MDPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn off ESC, VSM will also cancel and the ESC OFF indicator light () appears.
To turn on VSM, press the button again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes out.
Malfunction indicator
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 somewhere in Motor Driven Power Steering or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light () or MDPS warning light (
) remains on, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
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Vehicle Stability Management 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 the vehicle ahead. Always hold the steering wheel firmly while driving.
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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 inclement weather and on a slippery road.
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Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause VSM to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as your original tires.