Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
NOTICE
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as
gradient or incline.
Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Stability Management The VSM operates when:
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
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•
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The Electronic Stability Control
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
(ESC) is on.
•
Vehicle speed is approximately
above 9 mph (15 km/h) on curve
roads.
•
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
warning light ( ) is on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately
above 12 mph (20 km/h) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
When operating
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When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
•
ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.
•
Never drive too fast for the
road conditions.The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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