Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering response.

Operating condition(s)

  • Driving on slippery roads

  • Grip change of left and right wheels is detected

Non-operating condition(s)

  • Driving on a gradient or inclined surface

  • Driving in R (Reverse)

  • Electronic Power Steering system warning light ( ) remains illuminated

VSM malfunction indicator

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) can be deactivated when a malfunction has been detected in the Electronic Power Steering system or Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). If the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ( ) or Electronic Power Steering system warning light ( ) remains on, take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

When replacing tyres and wheels, make sure they are the same size as the original tyres and wheels installed. Driving with varying tyre or wheel sizes may diminish any supplemental safety benefits of the Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).