Kia Picanto Owner's Manual page 225

Driving your vehicle
The safety features of an ABS (or ESC)
equipped vehicle should not be tested
by high speed driving or cornering. This
could endanger the safety of yourself or
others.
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 sensa-
tion 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.
NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the anti-lock brake sys-
tem is functioning properly.
僅 Even with the anti-lock brake system,
your vehicle still requires sufficient
stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you.
僅 Always slow down when cornering.
The anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
excessive speeds.
僅 On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
CAUTION
僅 If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS. In this case, however,
your regular brakes will work nor-
mally.
僅 The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is ON. During that time,
the ABS will go through selfdiagnosis
and the light will go off if everything is
normal. If the light stays on, you may
have a problem with your ABS. In this
case, have the system checked by a
professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
僅 When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and
operate your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be active continuously and
the ABS warning light may illuminate.
Pull your car over to a safe place and
stop the engine.
僅 Restart the engine. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal. Otherwise, you may have a
problem with the ABS. In this case,
have the system checked by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
Brake system
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