Brake Warning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Kia Spectra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
"BRAKE" warning lamp illuminates when brake fluid drops below a safe level with ignition switch in "ON" position as a bulb check. Brake fluid warning switch is located at master cylinder tank. Float grounds lamp circuit when brake fluid goes below central position, causing lamp to illuminate.