Kia Sportage: Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) further supports vehicle stability and steering response, helping the driver maintain control in appropriate driving conditions.

Operating Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Operation

• Press the ESC OFF button to switch off VSM. The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate.

• Press the ESC OFF button again to reactivate VSM. The ESC OFF indicator will go out.

Operating conditions

• The Kia Sportage is travelling on a slippery road.

• The system detects a difference in grip between the left and right wheels.

Conditions that prevent operation

• The vehicle is travelling on a gradient or inclined surface.

• The vehicle is reversing.

• The ESC OFF indicator remains illuminated.

• The EPS warning light remains illuminated.

WARNING

• When replacing tyres or wheels, use the same sizes as those originally fitted. Different tyre or wheel sizes may reduce the additional safety benefits provided by VSM.

• VSM can assist with vehicle control only in certain conditions. Drive the Kia Sportage carefully even when this system is available.

VSM malfunction indicator

VSM may be disabled if a fault is detected in the Electronic Power Steering system or in VSM itself. If the ESC indicator or EPS warning light remains illuminated, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) alerts drivers behind the Kia Sportage by flashing the brake lights during sudden, hard braking.

Operating conditions

• The vehicle stops suddenly.

• The ABS activates while the vehicle is travelling above 55 km/h (34 mph).

• After the brake lights have flashed, the hazard warning lights switch on automatically if all of the following apply:

  • Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25 mph).

  • The ABS is no longer active.

  • The sudden braking event has ended.

• The hazard warning lights switch off when:

  • The vehicle continues at a low speed for a certain period.

NOTE

ESS does not activate if the hazard warning lights are already on.

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