Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 331

What to do in an emergency
Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tyre causes the tyre to
overheat and can lead to tyre fail-
ure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's han-
dling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tyre mainte-
nance, and it is the driver's respon-
sibility to maintain correct tyre
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illu-
mination of the TPMS low tyre
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with
the low tyre pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the
TPMS malfunction indicator remains
illuminated after blinking for
approximately 1 minute, the system
may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alter-
nate tyres or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from func-
tioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tyres or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate
tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
If any of the below happens, have
the system checked by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser-
vice partner.
1. The low tyre pressure telltale/
TPMS malfunction indicator do
not illuminate for 3 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or engine is run-
ning.
2. The TPMS malfunction indicator
remains illuminated after blinking
for approximately 1 minute.
3. The Low tyre pressure position
telltale remains illuminated.
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