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What to do in an emergencyTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illu
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mination of the TPMS low tire pres
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sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS mal
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function indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approxi
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mately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subse
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quent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replace
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ment or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning 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 prop
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erly.
If any of the below happens, have
the system checked by an autho
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rized Kia dealer.
1.The low tire pressure telltale /
TPMS malfunction indicator does
not illuminate for 3 seconds when
the ENGINE START/STOP button
is turned to the ON position or
engine is running.
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 TPMS warning indicators
are illuminated, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
If the telltale illuminates, immedi
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ately reduce your speed, avoid hard
cornering and anticipate increased
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