Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
  - If the warning light comes on with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, immediately check the brake fluid level and top up the fluid as necessary (for more details, refer to "Brake Fluid" in Chapter 8).

Then, check all brake system components for fluid leaks. If there is a leak in the brake system, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not function properly, do not drive the vehicle.

In this case, tow the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer for inspection.

Dual Diagonal Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagonal dual brake system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems fails.

When only one of the dual brake systems is operating, more pedal force will be required to stop the vehicle. In addition, the stopping distance will increase when only part of the brake system is working.

If the brakes fail while driving, downshift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle, stop the engine, and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driving the vehicle with the warning light on is dangerous. If the parking brake & brake fluid warning light comes on with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.