Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON or START position. The warning light should turn off when the parking brake is released.

If the warning light remains illuminated, it may indicate that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the warning light stays on:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as necessary. Then inspect all brake components for fluid leaks.

3. Do not drive the vehicle if a leak is detected, the warning light remains illuminated, or the brakes do not operate properly. We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-diagonal brake system. This means you will still have braking on two wheels even if one half of the dual system fails. With only one of the dual systems working, more pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop as quickly, as the braking distance is longer with only part of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while driving, downshift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

To check the bulb, verify that the parking brake and brake fluid warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle with the warning light illuminated is dangerous. If the brake warning light remains illuminated, we recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.