Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

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), MDPS warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman MDPS warning light icon. A steering wheel symbol with an exclamation mark next to it. Explains the function indicating a malfunction in the Electronic Power Steering system.) remains illuminated

VSM malfunction indicator

VSM can be deactivated when a malfunction has been detected in the Electronic Power Steering system or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light ( 2026 Kia Tasman ESC indicator light icon. The icon features a rear view of a vehicle with wavy skid marks underneath the tires. It functions to indicate that the Electronic Stability Control system is operating or to warn of a malfunction.) or MDPS warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman MDPS warning light icon. A steering wheel symbol with an exclamation mark next to it. Explains the function indicating a malfunction in the Electronic Power Steering system.) remains on, take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

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 VSM.