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:
Components and components location
Components
1. ESC control module
2. Front wheel speed sensor
3. Rear wheel speed sensor
4. ABS Warning lamp
5. EBD / Parking brake warning lamp
Description and operation
Description of ESC
El ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by a ...