Kia Soul 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 133)

Features of your vehicle

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Parking brake & brake

fluid warning light

Parking brake warning

This light is illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the igni-

tion switch in the START or ON posi-

tion. The warning light should go off

after a few seconds when the park-

ing brake is released.

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 authorized Kia deal-

er for a brake system inspection

and necessary repairs.

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-

diagonal braking systems. This

means you still have braking on two

wheels even if one of the brake cir-

cuits is damaged or malfunctions.

With only one of the circuits working,

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 sys-

tem working. If the brakes fail while

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.

To check bulb operation, check

whether the parking brake and brake

fluid warning light illuminates when

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion.

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