Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Indicator

This indicator light illuminates:

• Each time the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the ON position.
  - Illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
  - Stays on if the parking brake is applied.
• 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 place and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, immediately check the brake fluid level and add fluid as necessary (refer to "Brake Fluid" on page 8-30 for more details). Then inspect all brake system components for fluid leaks. If any leak in the brake system is still detected, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. In this case, tow the vehicle to a qualified workshop for inspection. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Dual Diagonal Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual diagonal brake system. This means you will still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems fails. With only one of the two systems working, more pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.

In addition, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance unless the entire 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.

WARNING

Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

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

In this case, have the vehicle inspected at a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.