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:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: ISG (Idle Stop & Go) Description and operation
Description
Idle Stop & Go (ISG) system switches off the ignition when vehicle is stopped,
and then restarts the ignition and starts the vehicle when accelerator is pushed.
It temporarily stops the engine while waiting for signal or idling to improve
fuel efficiency and ...
