Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 97

• Always slow down when cornering.
The anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
excessive speeds.
• On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake
system may result in a longer
stopping distance than for vehicles
equipped with a conventional brake
system.
• Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
anti-lock brake system cannot
eliminate the risk of hydroplaning.
If the anti-lock brake system should fail,
the brake system will function as a
conventional brake system. Have your
vehicle checked by an Authorized Kia
Dealer or other competent repair shop as
soon as possible.
NOTICE :
• If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS system. In this case,
however, your regular brakes will
work normally.
• The ABS warning light will stay on
for 2-3 seconds after the ignition
"ON." During that time, the ABS
will go through self-diagnosis and
the light will go OFF if everything is
normal.
If the light stays on you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact
an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser-
vice as soon as possible.
NOTICE :
• If the battery is discharged and the
engine is jump started, the ABS
warning light may come on. This
condition occurs because of a dis-
charged battery and not because
there is an anti-lock brake system
malfunction.
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
IN THE EVENT OF BRAKE
FAILURE
If the service brakes should fail to
operate while the vehicle is in motion,
you can make an emergency stop with
the parking brake. The stopping distance,
however, will be much greater than
normal.
WARNING - PARKING BRAKE
Pulling on the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speed can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you must
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in
applying the brake.
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