Kia Cee'd: 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 detected changes in coefficient of friction between right wheels and left wheels when braking.
ESC OFF usage
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
Never ...
VSM operation
When the VSM is operating:
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ()
light will blink.
The steering wheel may be controlled.
When the vehicle stability management
is operating properly, you ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd Owners Manual: Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
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Kia Cee'd Service Manual: Description and operation
OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics
(OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The
first phase, OBD-I, required monitoring of the fuel metering system, Exhaust
Gas Rec ...