Kia Rio: Warning lights / ABS & EBD System Warning Light
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will
still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).
- In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
- When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this case,
have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - ABS/Brake Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the brake
system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous
situation during sudden braking thereby increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. Have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICE - Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also,
the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds
When the parking brake is applie ...
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on unti ...
Other information:
FCA system produces warning messages, warning alarms, and emergency braking based
on the level of risk of a frontal collision, such as when a vehicle ahead suddenly
brakes, or when there is no following distance from the vehicle in front.
Forward Warning (1st warning)
The warning message app ...
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The trunk/liftgate is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter
(or smart ...