Hyundai Elantra: Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) / VSM operation

VSM ON condition

The VSM operates when:

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.

NOTICE

The VSM does not operate when:

VSM OFF condition

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

To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF button again. The ESC OFF indicator light will go out.

WARNING

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

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

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