Kia EV2: Driving electric vehicle / Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Electric vehicle guide / Driving electric vehicle / Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)

The Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) generates an artificial acoustic signature for the Kia EV2, ensuring pedestrians and cyclists detect the vehicle's approach during silent electric propulsion.

The VESS activates automatically when the Kia EV2 is in READY mode and the gear selector is shifted out of P (Park).

WARNING

The acoustic warning system plays a strictly supplementary safety role and does not replace the fundamental responsibility and caution of the driver. Always maintain active visual awareness of your immediate surroundings whilst operating the Kia EV2.

CAUTION

Important safety considerations for urban driving and low-speed manoeuvring:

Because the electric powertrain remains inherently quiet, maintain heightened vigilance regarding vulnerable road users, even when the VESS is functional on your Kia EV2.

When stopping at pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, or parking zones, carefully scan for children, pets, or low obstacles hidden from your direct line of sight.

When reversing the Kia EV2 out of driveways or tight spaces, thoroughly check all blind spots, as pedestrians might not instantly register an electric vehicle's low-frequency warning tones.

LCD display messages related to the Kia EV2 electric vehicle system

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Countermeasures for accidents or fire

If an unexpected collision or emergency occurs while driving your Kia EV2, execute the following critical containment steps immediately: Activate the emergency hazard warning lights and carefully guide the Kia EV2 to a secure location off active traffic lanes...

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