Crosswind Stability Control (CSC)

Crosswind Stability Control (CSC) works with ESC and MDPS to stabilize the vehicle when it shakes, or loses traction from a strong crosswind.

Operating condition(s)

  • When driving over a bridge or next to a large truck or bus, strong crosswinds may cause the vehicle to shake or lose traction. CSC automatically adjusts the vehicle position and steering wheel to correct course.

  • When activated, the ESC indicator light illuminates and warning message appears on the instrument cluster display with a warning sound.

  • When activated, the driver may feel a slight vibration of the vehicle and steering wheel, due to braking and MDPS.

Non-operating condition(s)

CSC may not operate, or may cancel its operation in the following conditions:

  • Vehicle speed is below 45 mph (70 km/h) or above 112 mph (180 km/h ).

  • When the driver makes a sharp turn.

  • When the brake pedal is depressed past a certain level.

  • Driving on a bumpy road, ice, snow, or slippery surface such due to ice, snow, or rain.

  • When ESC OFF indicator illuminates by turning off the ESC (ESC OFF state 2).

  • ESC is activated.

  • Driving assistance system (FCA, BCA, LKA, LFA, etc.) are activated.

Crosswind Stability Control (CSC) malfunction

  • When ESC has problems, CSC does not operate.

  • When MDPS has problems, CSC may partially operate.

  • If the ESC or MDPS warning light stays illuminated or blinks, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

CSC is a supplementary system to assist the driver.The driver remains responsible for the control of the vehicle. Always hold the steering wheel while driving and depress the brake pedal to reduce speed if necessary.