Whilst driving
VSM operation
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the ESC,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your VSM is active.
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Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It helps
ensure the vehicle stays stable when
accelerating or braking suddenly on
wet, slippery and rough roads where
traction over the four tyres can sudden-
ly become uneven.
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The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline
• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The MDPS (Motor Driven Power
WARNING
Steering) warning light (
or blinks.
) is on
Take the following precautions when
using the Vehicle Stability Manage-
ment (VSM):
WARNING
• ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. The
VSM is not a substitute for safe
driving practices.
If the ESC indicator light ( ) or
MDPS warning light ( ) stays on
or blinks, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM system.
When the warning light illuminates,
we recommend that the vehicle be
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer as soon as possible.
• Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. The VSM system will
not prevent accidents. Excessive
speed in bad weather, slippery and
uneven roads can result in severe
accidents.
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