Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction indicator

Condition(s)

  • Blinks for approximately 1 minute

    • When there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Contact a professional workshop or seek other qualified assistance. Kia recommends to call an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

  • The TPMS malfunction indicator may blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated if the vehicle is moving around electric power supply cables or radios transmitter such as at police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, or transmitting towers, etc. This can interfere with normal operation of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

  • The TPMS malfunction indicator may blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated if snow chains are used or some separate electronic devices such as notebook computer, mobile charger, remote starter or navigation etc., are used in the vehicle.

    This can interfere with normal operation of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

NOTE

If there is a malfunction with the TPMS, the low tire pressure position telltale will not be displayed even though the vehicle has an underinflated tire.

Changing a tire equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Contact a professional workshop or seek other qualified assistance. Kia recommends to call an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

TIP

You may not be able to identify a low tire by simply looking at it. Always use a good quality tire pressure gauge to measure the tire's inflation pressure. Note that a tire that is hot (from being driven) will have a higher pressure measurement than a tire that is cold (from sitting stationary for at least 3 hours and driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that 3 hour period).

Allow the tire to cool before measuring the inflation pressure. Always be sure the tire is cold before inflating to the recommended pressure.

A cold tire means the vehicle has been sitting for 3 hours and driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 hour period.

WARNING

  • The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors such as nails or road debris.

  • If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator, apply the brakes gradually and with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

  • Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may interfere with the system's ability to warn the driver of low tire pressure conditions and/or TPMS malfunctions. Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may void the warranty for that portion of the vehicle.

WARNING

For Europe

  • Do not modify the vehicle, it may interfere with the TPMS function.

  • The wheels on the market do not have a TPMS sensor. For your safety, use parts for replacement from a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If you use the wheels on the market, use a TPMS sensor approved by an authorized Kia dealer.

    If your vehicle is not equipped with a TPMS sensor or TPMS does not work properly, you may fail the periodic vehicle inspection conducted in your country.

  • All vehicles sold in the EUROPE market during below period must be equipped with TPMS.

    • New model vehicle: Nov. 1, 2012 ~

    • Current model vehicle: Nov. 1, 2014~ (Based on vehicle registrations)

CAUTION

We recommend that you use the sealant approved by Kia if your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure sensors.