What to do in an emergency
127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alter
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from func
tioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
If any of the below happens, have
the system checked by a profes
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/ser
vice partner.
1. The low tire pressure telltale/
TPMS malfunction indicator do
not illuminate for 3 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or engine is run
ning.
2. The TPMS malfunction indicator
remains illuminated after blinking
for approximately 1 minute.
3. The Low tire pressure position
telltale remains illuminated.
Low tire pressure telltale
Low tire pressure position telltale
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicators are illu
minated and warning message dis
played on the cluster LCD display,
one or more of your tires is signifi
cantly under-inflated.
The low tire pressure position tell
tale light will indicate which tire is
significantly under-inflated by illu
minating the corresponding position
light.
If either telltale illuminates, immedi
ately reduce your speed, avoid hard
cornering and anticipate increased
stopping distances. You should stop
and check your tires as soon as pos
sible. Inflate the tires to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehi
cle's placard or tire inflation pres
sure label located on the driver's
side center pillar outer panel. If you
cannot reach a service station or if
the tire cannot hold the newly
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
