Kia Rio 2021 Owner's Manual page 283

SC PE CAN (ENG) 5.QXP 10/23/2020
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, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
• 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 in
inclement weather and on a slip-
pery road.
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WARNING
The Vehicle
Management system is not a
substitute for safe driving prac-
tices but a supplementary func-
tion 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 driv-
ing.
WARNING
When replacing
wheels, make sure they are the
same size as the original tires
and wheels installed. Driving
with varying tire or wheel sizes
may affect the vehicle's han-
dling.
WARNING
Stability For maximum protection, always
wear your seat belt. No system,
no matter how advanced, can
compensate for all driver error
and/or
Always drive responsibly.
- Tire/Wheel
size
tires and
Driving your vehicle
driving conditions.
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