Driving Your Vehicle

VSM Operation

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VSM Operating Status

VSM operates when:

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is turned on.
  • Vehicle speed is above approximately 15 km/h on curved roads.
  • The vehicle speed is approximately above 20 km/h when driving. Braking on uneven road surfaces.

During Operation

When you depress the brake pedal under conditions that may activate ESC, you may hear a brake noise or feel a corresponding pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and indicates that your VSM is active.

NOTICE

VSM does not operate when:

  • Driving on a road with a grade, such as a hill or a slope.
  • Driving in reverse.
  • The ESC OFF indicator is on.
  • The EPS (Electronic Power Steering) warning light ( Hyundai Elantra. VSM operation ) is on or flashing.

VSM OFF Mode

To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC OFF button. The ESC OFF indicator (Hyundai Elantra. VSM operation) will illuminate.

To turn VSM on again, press the ESC OFF button again. The ESC OFF indicator will turn off.

WARNING

If the ESC indicator ( Hyundai Elantra. VSM operation ) or the EPS warning light ( Hyundai Elantra. VSM operation ) is on or flashing, your vehicle may have a malfunction in the VSM system. If the warning light stays on, have your vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Driving with tires and wheels of different sizes may cause the ESC system to malfunction. Before replacing tires, make sure that all four tires and wheels are the same size. Never drive the vehicle with tires and wheels of different sizes installed.

Test yourself

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