Kia Forte: Brake system / Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehicle
is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coefficient
of friction between the right
wheels and left wheels when braking.
WARNING - Tire/
Wheel size
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 system.
When driving
ESC should be turned on for daily
driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
WARNING - Oper ...
When the VSM is in operation, the
ESC indicator light () blinks.
When the vehicle stability management
is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal st ...
Other information:
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is contr ...
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it
if it is blown. To remove or insert
the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
4. Push ...