Warning And Indicator Lights - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Warning and indicator lights

The warning light and indicator light
indicate a situation where the driver
should be careful and whether the vari-
ous functions are activated.
Warning lights
The warning light indicates situations
that require the driver to pay attention.
NOTICE
Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any light
is still ON, this indicates a situation that
needs attention.
Air bag warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ENGINE START/
STOP button to the ON position.
- It appears for approximately 3 ~ 6
seconds and then goes off.
僅 When there is a malfunction with the
SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the
driver that the seat belt is not fas-
tened.
* For more details, refer to "Seat belts" on
page 4-22.
Warning and indicator lights
Parking brake & brake fluid
warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ENGINE START/
STOP button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is
applied.
僅 When the parking brake is applied.
僅 When the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir is low.
- If the warning light appears with
the parking brake released, it indi-
cates the brake fluid level in reser-
voir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir is low:
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 (For more details,
refer to "Brake fluid" on page 8-24).
Then check all brake components 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 your vehicle towed
to an authorized Kia dealer and
inspected.
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