Electronic Limited Slip Differential

Electronic Limited Slip Differential controls the differential functions of the wheels to help:

  • Improve steering performance when the wheels are rotating at high speed.

  • Improve acceleration performance.

  • Prevent slipping on rainy or snowy roads due to differences in friction between the left and right wheels.

WARNING

Never run the wheels with any of wheels lifted on a jack, as this is extremely dangerous for a vehicle equipped with Electronic Limited Slip Differential.

Drive Mode Selection

The characteristics of the Electronic Limited Slip Differential function vary according to which drive mode you select using the DRIVE MODE switch.

Selected mode

Characteristic of e-LSD

ECO / NORMAL

NORMAL

SPORT

SPORT

GT

SPORT+

MY DRIVE

NORMAL/SPORT/SPORT+

For more information, refer to Drive mode integrated control system.

Warning messages

Electronic Limited Slip Differential temporarily disabled due to overheating

Overheating of related parts temporarily disables Electronic Limited Slip Differential. Wait until the vehicle cools down.

Limited-slip differential disabled. Tire diameter mismatch / Tire size mismatch. Limited-slip differential disabled. Check tire sizes

This message displays on the instrument cluster if your vehicle is equipped with different tire sizes or types. To use Electronic Limited Slip Differential, equip the vehicle with the same tires.

Check Limited Slip Differential

When Electronic Limited Slip Differential is not working properly, this warning message will appear on the cluster LCD display. If this occurs, Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer.