Indication of Low Tyre Pressure
The (
) warning light will illuminate when an under-inflated tyre is indicated. In certain types, the above message might be displayed
on the cluster.
If the warning light illuminates, reduce your speed, avoid hard cornering and rapid braking. Have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Check the pressure of all tyres and inflate to the proper pressure according to procedures, and if required, replace or repair the tyres.
If you cannot reach a close service station, stop the vehicle at a safe place, check all tyres and operate the TPMS reset procedure.If you are unable to adjust the tyre pressure, use the repair tools to repair or change to spare tyre and contact a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to call an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
You may not be able to identify low tyre pressure visually. Use precise tools to measure and adjust tyre pressure. Please note that a tyre that is hot due to prolonged driving, therefore will have high pressure. We recommend you to measure and adjust the tyre pressure after the vehicle has driven for less than 1.6 km (1 mile) within 3 hours.
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The indicator may remain illuminated after changing to a spare tyre, because radius of spare tyre is different. Be sure to change to a regular tyre.
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For safe driving, please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, and all tyres should be checked monthly to maintain the recommended pressure.
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The warning light may illuminate if the system is not set in required situations.
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In cold weather, the low tyre pressure warning light may illuminate even if the tyre was adjusted to the proper pressure. It does not mean your TPMS in malfunctioning because the decreased temperature leads to a lowering of tyre pressure. Check the tyres and adjust to the recommended pressure.
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System performance may reduce in the following situations.
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Do not reset TPMS properly
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Using tyres on the market (Original tyre recommended)
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Driving on snowy, slippery, or unpaved roads
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Hard cornering, rapid accelerating and braking repeatedly
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Driving too slow or fast
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If the vehicle is overloaded
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If a spare tyre or snow chain is installed
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When filling tyres with more air, conditions to turn off the low tyre pressure telltale may not be met. This is because a tyre inflator has a margin of error in performance. The low tyre pressure telltale will be turned off if the tyre pressure is above the recommended tyre inflation pressure.
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Driving with an under-inflated tyre causes the tyre to overheat and lead to tyre failure. It also reduces tyre tread life, handling of the vehicle, braking ability, and fuel efficiency, causing instability of the vehicle. In this case, contact professional workshop to maintain proper tyre pressure. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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Sudden damage to the tyre caused by external factors may not be indicated immediately. If the vehicle is unstable, immediately remove your foot off the accelerator pedal, move the vehicle to a safe position for inspection.
Low pressure damage
Significantly low tyre pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increase braking distances. Continued driving on low pressure tyres can cause the tyres to overheat and fail.