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:
Repair procedures
Inspection
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap
it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts,
to prevent damage.
F ...
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or
position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature
of the outside air and the
windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
In t ...