What does the light TPMS mean on a Kia?
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and it uses tire pressure sensors to track the air pressure on the tires on your vehicle. If your TPMS detects that one or more of your tires are quite a ways off of your recommended tire pressure, you’ll receive a warning on your dashboard.
Why is my Kia TPMS not working properly?
Some models have separate initiators for the front and rear sensors. The systems utilized in 2007-’15 Kia vehicles use the same data parameter as the cruise control for vehicle speed. The sensor is on the output shaft of the transmission. If the TPMS or cruise control is missing this data, it will cause a TPMS malfunction.
When does the TPMS warning light come on?
Most models have a warning light for low inflation and a generic TPMS light for system performance. When low tire pressure or rapid deflation is detected, the low-pressure warning light on the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
What to do if your Kia tire pressure sensor is not working?
If the TPMS sensor on the original mounted wheel located in the spare tire carrier still activates, the tire pressure monitoring system may not operate properly. Have the tire with TPMS serviced or replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. You may not be able to identify a low tire by simply looking at it.
Do you need TPMS specific wheels for Kia Rio?
You must use TPMS specific wheels. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Even if you replace the low pressure tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire Pressure Telltale will blink or remain on until the low pressure tire is repaired and placed on the vehicle.
What does Kia TPMs do for your tires?
Kia TPMS. TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System is fitted to Kia cars to provide a warning of low pressure on any one of four tires on the vehicle. A TPMS from one of two manufacturers is fitted as part of the valve assembly in all Kia cars according to the table shown below.
If the TPMS sensor on the original mounted wheel located in the spare tire carrier still activates, the tire pressure monitoring system may not operate properly. Have the tire with TPMS serviced or replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. You may not be able to identify a low tire by simply looking at it.
What does the TPMS warning light on my car mean?
The TPMS light could either indicate that your TPMS is not properly recalibrated or that your tire pressure is too low. In this article, you will learn how to reset the TPMS light in several vehicles on the market. Can I Remove the TPMS Function instead?
When to check tire pressure on Kia Sorento?
Kia Sorento: Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.