Kia Forte: Warning lights / Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) & Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Warning lights / Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) & Electronic Brake force Distribution (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 situation, 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 situation, 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 may 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 situation, 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 - It remains on if the parking brake is applied.

    This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started.

    Other information:

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