KIA Sedona 2009 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

• 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.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.

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✽ NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the engine

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

warning light may turn on at the same

time. This happens because of the low

battery voltage. It does not mean your

ABS is malfunctioning.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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CAUTION

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS. In this case, howev-
er, your regular brakes will work
normally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on

for approximately 3 seconds after
the ignition switch is 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 as soon
as possible.

CAUTION

• When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your car
over to a safe place and stop the
engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
lem with the ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.