Kia Cee'd: Vehicle stability management (VSM) / 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 can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual.
The VSM does not operate when:
- Driving on bank road such as gradient or incline
- Driving rearward
- ESC OFF indicator light (
)
remains
on the instrument cluster - EPS (Electronic Power Steering) indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
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 betw ...
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and
the ESC OFF indicator light ()
illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button again.
The ESC OFF indicator ...
Other information:
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Cleaning the Interior
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
WARNING: Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
We recommend that you only clean the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
damp soft cloth. Dry the area ...
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
Press the button to cycle
through the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in the
instrument cluster display as shown by the
bars in the image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent
and therefore, the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.
Note: It is your responsibility to select ...
