Kia Sedona 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 249)

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Driving your vehicle

Check the brake warning light by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). This light will be illuminated

when the parking brake is applied with

the ignition switch in the START or ON

position.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

is fully released and the brake warning

light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on

after the parking brake is released, there

may be a malfunction in the brake sys-

tem. Immediate attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-

cle immediately. If that is not possible,

use extreme caution while operating the

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-

tion or repair shop.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The ABS continuously senses the speed

of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-

lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the

wheels.

When you apply your brakes under con-

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

from your ABS in an emergency situa-

tion, do not attempt to modulate your

brake pressure and do not try to pump

your brakes. Press your brake pedal as

hard as possible or as hard as the situa-

tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-

trol the force being delivered to the

brakes.

W-75

WARNING - ABS

Your ABS is not a substitute for

good driving judgement. You can

still have an accident. In fact, your

ABS will probably not be able to

prevent an accident in the following

driving conditions:

• Dangerous driving, such as

neglecting safety precautions,

speeding, or driving too close to

the vehicle in front of you.

• Driving at high speed in situa-

tions providing considerably less

traction, such as wet conditions

where hydroplaning could occur.

• Driving too fast on poor road sur-

faces. The ABS is designed to

improve maximum braking effec-

tiveness on typical highways and

roads in good condition. On poor

road surfaces in poor condition,

the ABS may actually reduce

braking effectiveness.

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