Precautions

WARNING

  • For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.

  • Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control. It can only assist you in maintaining control under certain circumstances.

  • When Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is deactivated, the vehicle will lose the traction and stability if the vehicle is driven by abrupt steering wheel control. It is possible that the tire may make a collision with the connected parts of the tire. We recommend to do not turn off Electronic Stability Control (ESC) while driving the vehicle for your safety.

  • Multi-Collision Brake (MCB) decreases vehicle speed after a collision and reduces the risk of a second collision, but it does not prevent a second collision. You may drive away from the collision spot to avoid other dangerous situations by depressing the accelerator pedal.

  • After the vehicle is stopped by Multi-Collision Brake (MCB), the system stops controlling the brakes.

    Depending on the situation, the driver should depress the brake or the accelerator pedal to prevent further accidents.

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

  • Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline. While stopped, make sure you maintain brake pressure sufficient to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward and causing an accident. Don't release the brake pedal until you are ready to accelerate forward.

  • The systems may not operate depending on driver's driving habit, the degree to which the brake pedal is depressed and the road surface condition.

NOTE

  • A click sound may be heard in the vehicle compartment when the vehicle begins to move after the vehicle is started. These conditions are normal and indicate that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is functioning properly.

  • When you jump start your vehicle because of a drained battery, the vehicle may not run as smoothly and the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light icon. The text 'ABS' is enclosed in a circle with curved lines on the left and right. It indicates the status of the Anti-lock Brake System.) may turn on at the same time. This happens because of low 12v battery voltage. It does not mean your Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) has malfunctioned.

    • Do not pump your brakes!

    • Have the 12v battery recharged before driving the vehicle.

  • A click sound may be heard in the vehicle compartment when the vehicle begins to move after the vehicle is started. These conditions are normal and indicate that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is functioning properly.

  • When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated). If the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is left on, it may prevent the vehicle speed from increasing, and result in false diagnosis.

  • Turning the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off does not affect Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) or brake system operation.

  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) will not activate, when the hazard warning flashers are already on.