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.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC indicator light (
) blinks.
When the VSM is operating properly, you may feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is normal.
The VSM does not operate when:
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Driving on a banked road such as gradient 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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The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) indicator light remains on in 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 () illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button again. The ESC OFF indicator light will go off.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM may deactivate even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing the ESC OFF button. If the ESC indicator light
() or MDPS warning light remains on, it indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere in the MDPS or VSM system.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
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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.
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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.
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Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the VSM system to malfunction. Make sure they are the same type, size, brand, construction and tread pattern as the originally installed tires and wheels.