Kia Niro: 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 between ...
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 light ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal
•
Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Taking care of leather seats
Vacuum the seat periodically to remove dust and sand on the seat. It will
prevent abrasion or damage of the leather and maintain its quality.
Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protective may prevent abrasion of the cover
and he ...