Kia Niro: Vehicle stability management (VSM) / 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 goes out.
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 ...
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing
the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere
in the EPS (Electronic Power Ste ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Pre-Charge Resistor Description and operation
Description
Built into the Power Relay Assembly (PRA), the Pre-Charge Resistor protects the
high voltage circuit by limiting the current while the inverter capacitor is being
charged.
1. High Voltage Power Terminal (-)
2. High Voltage Power Terminal (+)
3. ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your engine coolant level when the engine is hot.
Scalding hot coolant ...
