Check Tire Pressure

• You can check the tire pressure in the information mode on the instrument cluster display.
  - Refer to "LCD Modes" on page 4-54.
• Tire pressure is displayed 1-2 minutes after starting to drive.
• If the tire pressure is not displayed when the vehicle is stationary, drive the vehicle to display it. After driving, check the tire pressure.
• You can change the tire pressure unit in the User Settings mode on the instrument cluster.
  - psi, kPa, bar (refer to "User Settings Mode" on page 4-54).

Each tire, including the spare (if equipped), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire pressure label.

(If your vehicle is equipped with tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire pressure label, you must determine the proper tire pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Note that the TPMS does not replace proper tire maintenance. The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tire pressure, even if pressure has not dropped to the level that illuminates the TPMS low tire pressure warning light.

Your vehicle is also equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure warning light. When the system detects a malfunction, the indicator will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction indicator after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

NOTICE

If any of the following occurs, have the system inspected at a qualified service shop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

1. The low tire pressure warning light/TPMS malfunction indicator does not illuminate for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or when the engine is running.

2. The TPMS malfunction indicator continues to illuminate after flashing for approximately 1 minute.

3. The low tire pressure indicator remains on.