Kia Rio: Warning lights / ABS & 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 case, 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 case, 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 will 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 case, 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 When the parking brake is applied.

    Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped) This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.

    Other information:

    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: High Mounted Stop Lamp

    Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Open the tailgate. 3. Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Blower Motor

    Repair procedures Inspection 1. Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation. 2. If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good blower motor and check for proper operation.

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