KIA Sorento 2012 User Manual

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Features of your vehicle

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D150308AHM-EE

Parking brake & brake
fluid warning light

Parking brake warning

This light is illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the START or ON position. The warning
light should go off after a few seconds
when the parking brake is released.

Parking brake warning chime
(if equipped)

The parking brake warning chime will
sound to remind you that the parking
brake is applied when you are driving
above 3 mph (5 km/h). Always release
the parking brake before you drive.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are

found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
ized KIA dealer for a brake system
inspection and necessary repairs.

CAUTION

If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is run-
ning, serious engine damage may
result. The oil pressure warning
light comes on whenever there is
insufficient oil pressure. In normal
operation, it should come on when
the ignition switch is turned on,
then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warning
light stays on while the engine is
running, there is a serious malfunc-
tion.
If this happens, stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so, turn off
the engine and check the oil level. If
the oil level is low, fill the engine oil
to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on
with the engine running, turn the
engine off immediately. In any
instance where the oil light stays on
when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by an
authorized KIA dealer before the
vehicle is driven again.

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