Kia Soul: Hill-start assist control (HAC) / 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.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC indicator light (
)
blinks.
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 indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
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.
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 Electric Power Steering system or VSM system. If the ESC indicator light
(
) or EPS warning light remains on,
have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
- The VSM is designed to function above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)
on curves.
- The VSM is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (18 mph)
when a vehicle is braking on a split-mu road. The split-mu road is made of surfaces
which have different friction forces.
WARNING
- The Vehicle Stability Management system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplementary function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly while driving.
- Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always follow all the normal precautions for driving
at safe speeds for the conditions – including driving inclement weather and
on a slippery road.
- Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the VSM system to
malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size as your
original tires.
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