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:
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
If the E-Call switch needs to be replaced, replace the overhead console
lamp assembly.
(Refer to Lighting System - "Overhead Console Lamp")
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Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the
brakes do not work properly, check ...