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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction indicator

Conditions

  • Blinks for approximately 1 minute

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

Contact a professional workshop or seek other qualified assistance. Kia recommends that you call an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

  • The TPMS malfunction indicator may blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously appeared 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 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

  • The TPMS malfunction indicator may blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously appeared 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 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

NOTICE

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

Changing a tyre equipped with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Contact a professional workshop or seek other qualified assistance. Kia recommends that you call an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

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

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

A cold tyre means the vehicle has been sitting for 3 hours but driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

WARNING

  • The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tyre 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 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may interfere with the system's ability to warn the driver of low tyre pressure conditions and/or TPMS malfunctions. Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tyre 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 that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If you use the wheels on the market, use a TPMS sensor approved by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

    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: since 1 Nov 2012

    • Current model vehicle: since 1 Nov 2014 (Based on vehicle registrations)

CAUTION

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