Warning And Indicator Lights; Warning Lights - Kia Niro Owner's Manual

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning lights

NOTICE
n Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the vehicle. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situa‐
tion that needs attention.
Service Warning Light
This warning light illumi‐
nates:
• When the POWER button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a problem with related
parts of the electric vehicle control
system, such as sensors, etc.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF after
starting the vehicle, have your vehicle
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to contact an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Air bag warning light
This warning light illumi‐
nates:
• Once you set the POWER
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
6 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the
SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs
the driver that the seat belt
is not fastened.
For more details, refer to "Seat Belts"
on page 4-16.
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning light
This warning light illumi‐
nates:
• Once you set the POWER button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake
is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the res‐
ervoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the vehicle stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required (For more de‐
tails, refer to "Brake fluid" on page
8-19). Then check all brake com‐
ponents for fluid leaks. If any leak
on the brake system is still found,
the warning light remains on, or the
brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have the vehicle towed
to a professional workshop and in‐
spected. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.