KIA Rio_Rio5 2007 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

Warning lights / audible indicators

Checking operation

All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.

Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light (if
equipped)

This light illuminates if the key is turned
to ON and goes off in approximately 3
seconds if the system is operating nor-
mally.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-
ble.

Electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) sys-
tem warning
(if equipped)

If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-
nate at the same time while driving, your
vehicle has a problem with ABS and EBD
system.

In this case, your ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure
warning

This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
ing:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

stop.

2. With the engine off, check the engine

oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
required.

If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

If the engine is not stopped immediately,
severe damage could result.

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

ABS

ABS

WARNING

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Brake indica-
tors

If the both ABS and Brake warning
lights are ON and stay ON, your
vehicle’s brake system will not work
normally. You may experience an
unexpected and dangerous situa-
tion during sudden braking. In this
case, avoid high speed driving and
abrupt braking. Have your vehicle
checked by authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.

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