What does TPMS mean on a 2008 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.
What happens when the TPMS light comes on?
The purpose of the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is to alert you when tire pressure is too low and could create unsafe driving conditions. If the light is illuminated, it means your tires could be underinflated, which can lead to undue tire wear and possible tire failure.
What does a TPMS solid light on mean?
A TPMS warning light that illuminates solid and remains solid usually means that one or more of the tires has low air pressure and needs to be inflated to the correct placard pressure. The flashing light can mean the sensor is damaged, missing, or has a dead battery and needs to be replaced.
How does TPMS work on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage uses a direct TPMS system, which means TPMS sensors are installed in the wheel. If one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU. An indicator light (low-line TPMS system) or each tire pressure will show on the dash (high-line TPMS system).
What do the dashboard warning lights on your Kia vehicle Mean?
Some of the most important dashboard warning lights found on a Kia vehicle include: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Indicates a malfunction in the Anti-Lock Brake System Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
What does it mean when TPMS warning light comes on?
When your TPMS warning light comes on, please exercise caution. This means that one or more of your tires may be at least 25% below recommended inflation pressure. *Checking tire pressure before you’ve driven on them, when the tire is “cold,” is always the best way to get the most accurate reading.
How do you reset a Kia TPMS sensor?
Turn ignition to the ON position with the engine OFF (not the ACC position). Connect the scan tool to the OBDII port and upload the sensor IDs. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Re-scan each sensor. Drive the vehicle above 30mph for at least 10 minutes and monitor the low tire pressure monitor to ensure it does not blink.
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?
Some of the most important dashboard warning lights found on a Kia vehicle include: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Indicates a malfunction in the Anti-Lock Brake System Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
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 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.