Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 537

What to do in an emergency
NOTICE
If there is a malfunction with the
TPMS, the low tire pressure position
telltale will not be displayed even
though the vehicle has an under-in‐
flated tire.
CAUTION
• The TPMS malfunction indicator
may blink for approximately 1 mi‐
nute and then remain continuously
illuminated if the vehicle is moving
around electric power supply ca‐
bles or radio transmitters such as
at police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting sta‐
tions, military installations, air‐
ports, or transmitting towers, etc.
This can interfere with normal op‐
eration of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
toring System (TPMS).
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• The TPMS malfunction indicator
may blink for approximately 1 mi‐
nute and then remain continuously
illuminated if snow chains are used
or some separate electronic devi‐
ces such as notebook computer,
mobile charger, remote starter or
navigation etc., are used in the ve‐
hicle.
This can interfere with normal op‐
eration of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
toring System (TPMS).
Changing a tire with TPMS
If you have a flat tire, the low Tire
Pressure and Position telltales will
come on. We recommend that the sys‐
tem be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use the
sealant approved by Kia.
The sealant on the tire pressure
sensor and wheel shall be eliminated
when you replace the tire with a new
one.
Each wheel is equipped with a tire pres‐
sure sensor mounted inside the tire be‐
hind the valve stem. You must use
TPMS specific wheels. It is recommen‐
ded that you have your tires serviced
by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you drive the vehicle for about 10 mi‐
nutes at speeds above 25 km/h after
replacing the low pressure tire with the
spare tire, one of the following will hap‐
pen:
• The TPMS malfunction indicator may
blink for approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated
because the TPMS sensor is not
mounted on the spare
(changed tire equipped with a sensor
not in the vehicle)
• The TPMS malfunction indicator will
remain continuously illuminated while
driving because the TPMS sensor is
not mounted on the spare wheel.
(changed tire equipped with a sensor
in the vehicle)
wheel.