Kia Niro: 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 press ...
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 ca ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Cruise Control Switch Repair procedures
Inspection
Measuring Resistance
1.
Disconnect the cruise control switch connector from the control switch.
2.
Measure resistance between terminals on the control switch when each
function switch is ON (switch is depressed).
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Inspection mode procedures
Procedure for entering engine
forced activation mode
If the engine needs to be run constantly while the vehicle is stopped to inspect
emission gas or perform maintenance on the vehicle, follow the below procedure to
enter forced engine activation mode.
1.
Place ...