Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is the dri
ver's responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com
bined with the low tyre pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminat
ed. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the TPMS malfunction indicator remains illuminated after
blinking for approximately 1 minute, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter
nate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
WARNING
Significantly low tyre pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss
of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure tyres can cause the tyres to overheat and fail.
CAUTION
• In winter or cold weather, the low tyre pressure telltale may illuminate if the tyre
pressure was adjusted to the recommended tyre inflation pressure in warm weath
er. It does not mean your TPMS is malfunctioning because the decreased tempera
ture leads to a lowering of tyre pressure.
• When you drive your vehicle from a warm area to a cold area or from a cold area
to a warm area, or the outside temperature is higher or lower, you should check the
tyre inflation pressure and adjust the tyres to the recommended tyre inflation pres
sure.
• When filling tyres with more air, conditions to turn off the low tyre pressure tell
tale may not be met. This is because a tyre inflator has a margin of error in perfor
mance. The low tyre pressure telltale will be turned off if the tyre pressure is above
the recommended tyre inflation pressure.
NOTE
If any of the below happens, have the system checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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