Kia Sonet 2024 - Page 123

Features of your vehicle
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Warning and indicator lights
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems work
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ing, more than normal pedal travel and
greater pedal pressure are required to
stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail whilst you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional
engine braking and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking brake & brake fluid warning
light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Light appears with
the parking brake released, it indicates
that the brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by a professional workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to the
ON position.
- It appears for approximately 3 sec
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onds and then goes off.
僅 When there is a malfunction with the
ABS (The normal braking system will
still be operational without the assis
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tance of the anti-lock brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Motor Driven Power Steering
(MDPS) warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to the
ON position.
- This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and then goes out after
approximately 3 seconds.
僅 When there is a malfunction with the
MDPS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Charging system warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to the
ON position.
僅 When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.