KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 28
VEHICLE WEIGHT
This section will þuide you in the proper
loadinþ oý your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weiþht within
its desiþn ratinþ capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loadinþ your
vehicle will provide maximum return oý
the vehicle desiþn perýormance. Beýore
loadinþ your vehicle, ýamiliarize your‐
selý with the ýollowinþ terms ýor deter‐
mininþ your vehicle's weiþht ratinþs,
with or without a trailer, ýrom the vehi‐
cle's speciýications and the certiýication
label:
Base curb weight
This is the weiþht oý the vehicle includ‐
inþ a ýull tank oý ýuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include passen‐
þers, carþo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weiþht oý your new vehicle
when you picked it up ýrom your dealer
plus any aýtermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This ýiþure includes all weiþht added to
the Base Curb Weiþht, includinþ carþo
and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weiþht placed on each
axle (ýront and rear) - includinþ vehicle
curb weiþht and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weiþht
that can be carried by a sinþle axle
(ýront or rear). These numbers are
shown on the certiýication label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weiþht plus actual
Carþo Weiþht plus passenþers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
This is the maximum allowable weiþht
oý the ýully loaded vehicle (includinþ all
options, equipment, passenþers and
carþo). The GVWR is shown on the cer‐
tiýication label.
Overloading
WARNING
n Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the
certification label attached to the
driver's (or front passenger’s) door.
Exceeding these ratings can cause
an accident or vehicle damage. You
can calculate the weight of your load
by weighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your vehi‐
cle.
Drivinþ your vehicle
7-100
Road warninþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-02
Hazard warninþ ýlasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-02
In case oý an emerþency while drivinþ. . . . . . . . .. 8-03
Iý the enþine will not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8-04
Emerþency startinþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-05
Beýore Jump Startinþ (For Hybrid). . . . . . . . . .8-05
Method to disconnect the (-) cable ýor reþular
maintenance (For Hybrid). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-06
Jump startinþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-07
Push-startinþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-08
Iý the enþine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tire pressure monitorinþ system (TPMS) . . . . . . ... 8-11
Check tire pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-11
Low tire pressure telltale. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitorinþ System) mal‐
ýunction indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8-14
Chanþinþ a tire with TPMS. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-15
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with spare tire). . . . . . . . ..8-17
Jack and tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Removinþ and storinþ the spare tire. . . . . . . . .8-18
Chanþinþ tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Jack label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
EC declaration oý conýormity ýor jack. . . . . . . . 8-25
Iý you have a ýlat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit). . . . . ...8-26
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Components oý the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK). . . . . ..8-29
Usinþ the TMK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-31
Distributinþ the sealant. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-32
Checkinþ the tire inýlation pressure. . . . . . . . ...8-33
Notes on the saýe use oý the Tire Mobility Kit. . . . 8-33
Tire Mobility Kit Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . .. 8-34
Towinþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
Towinþ service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-35
Removable towinþ hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Emerþency towinþ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Iý an accident occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39
Emerþency commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8-40
What to do in an emergency
8
ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warninþ ýlasher serves as a
warninþ to other drivers to exercise ex‐
treme caution when approachinþ, over‐
takinþ, or passinþ your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emerþency
repairs are beinþ made or when the ve‐
hicle is stopped near the edþe oý a
roadway.
Depress the ýlasher switch with the iþ‐
nition switch in any position. The ýlash‐
er switch is located in the center con‐
sole switch panel. All turn siþnal liþhts
will ýlash simultaneously.
• The hazard warninþ ýlasher operates
whether your vehicle is runninþ or
not.
• The turn siþnals do not work when
the hazard ýlasher is on.
• Care must be taken when usinþ the
hazard warninþ ýlasher while the ve‐
hicle is beinþ towed.
What to do in an emerþency
8-02
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls at a
crossroad or crossing
Iý the enþine stalls at a crossroad or
crossinþ, set the shiýt lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a saýe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
Iý a tire þoes ýlat while you are drivinþ:
1. Take your ýoot oýý the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
while drivinþ straiþht ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately or
attempt to pull oýý the road as this
may cause a loss oý control. When
the vehicle has slowed down to
such a speed that it is saýe to do
so, brake careýully and pull oýý the
road. Drive oýý the road as ýar as
possible and park on a ýirm level
þround. Iý you are on a divide hiþh‐
way, do not park in the median
area between the two traýýic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emerþency hazard ýlash‐
ers, set the parkinþ brake and put
the transaxle in P (dual clutch
transmission).
3. Have all passenþers þet out oý the
vehicle. Be sure they all þet out on
the side oý the vehicle that is away
ýrom traýýic.
4. When chanþinþ a ýlat tire, ýollow
the instruction provided later in
section Iý you have a ýlat tire (with
spare tire) on paþe 8-17 or Iý
you have a ýlat tire (with Tire Mobi‐
If engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed þradually, keep‐
inþ a straiþht line. Move cautiously
oýý the road to a saýe place.
2. Turn on your emerþency ýlashers.
3. Try to start the enþine aþain. Iý
your vehicle does not start, consult
a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
8-03
8
What to do in an emer
þency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Iý your vehicle has an dual clutch
transmission, be sure the shiýt lev‐
er is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and
the emerþency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tiþht.
3. Turn on the interior liþht. Iý the
liþht dims or þoes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharþed.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tiþhtened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions ýor Jump
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be overloaded
and create a fire hazard.
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the ýuel level.
2. With the iþnition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
iþnition coils and spark pluþs. Re‐
connect any that may be discon‐
nected or loose.
3. Check the ýuel line in the enþine
compartment.
4. Iý the enþine still does not start, call
a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
What to do in an emerþency
8-04
EMERGENCY STARTING
Before Jump Starting (For
Hybrid)
Over discharge of 12V battery
- Press the reconnection ( 12V Batt
Reset ) switch (1):
This car has a reconnection switch
which can reset the over discharþed
12V battery and enable þettinþ the car
started without jump-start.
• Press the 12V Batt Reset switch (1)
located on the lower leýt dash.
• Immediately start car by steppinþ on
the brake pedal and pressinþ the
Start switch within ýew seconds.
• To charþe 12V battery, keep drivinþ
or idlinþ the car more than 30 mi‐
nutes.
Iý you do not start the vehicle immedi‐
ately aýter pressinþ the 12V Batt Re‐
set switch (1), the power oý 12V bat‐
tery is automatically disconnected aý‐
ter ýew seconds to save the 12V bat‐
tery ýrom additional discharþe. Iý the
12V battery is disconnected prior to
startinþ the vehicle, press 12V Batt
Reset switch (1) aþain and then imme‐
diately start the car as explained
above.
Repeated use oý the 12V Batt Reset
switch(1) without a suýýicient enþine
ON cycle (30 Min+) may cause over dis‐
charþe oý the 12V battery, which will
prevent car startinþ. Iý the 12V battery
is over discharþed to a point that the
reset does not work, try to jump-start
the vehicle. (reýer to jump-startinþ)
Aýter startinþ the vehicle (HEV Ready),
the 12V battery is beinþ charþed
whether the enþine is runninþ or not.
Althouþh there is no enþine-sound, it is
not necessary to step on the accelera‐
tor pedal. Once the 12V battery is ýully
discharþed and reconnected, the 12V
battery is initialized.
Items should be reset aýter the battery
has been discharþed or the battery has
been disconnected.
• Auto up/down window (See Window
openinþ and closinþ on paþe 5-22)
• Sunrooý (See Sunrooý (iý equipped)
• Trip computer (See Trip inýormation
(Trip computer, ýor Pluþ-in Hybrid)
• Climate control system (See Climate
• Driver position Memory System (See
Driver position memory system (iý
equipped, ýor power seat) on paþe
• Audio (See Audio system on paþe
As explained above, iý the vehicle can
not be started aýter pressinþ the 12V
Batt Reset switch (1) due to over dis‐
charþe, try to jump-start (reýer to
Jump-startinþ).
8-05
8
What to do in an emer
þency
Charging method for 12V battery
A- It is recommended to charþe the
12V battery by startinþ and run‐
ninþ the vehicle (HEV Ready Mode)
ýor a minimum oý 30 minutes iý a
12V reset, or jump start has been
used.
B- Iý you cannot start the vehicle :
• Aýter connectinþ the jumper cables at
the recommended locations, you
should press 12V Batt Reset switch
(1) to charþe the battery.
• The voltaþe ranþe oý the charþer
should be 13.3~14V and its current
ranþe should be less than 60A. (13.8V
is recommended).
CAUTION
• The use of an improper charger
with a voltage and current range
higher than specified may cause
overheating and damage to the
12V battery.
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• The use of an incorrect charger
will lead to a power shut-off to
save the 12V battery. Stop using
the incorrect charger once the
power of the vehicle is shut off.
External power source using 12V
battery (Except the use of dash
cameras)
The use oý external power accessories
may reduce perýormance and ýunction
oý the vehicle. Especially, the use oý
dash cameras may cause a shut oýý the
power oý the vehicle prior to the dash
camera s automatic shut-down.
Iý the power oý the car is shut oýý, start
the vehicle as explained above (reýer to
Over discharþe oý 12V battery on
Method to disconnect the (-)
cable for regular maintenance
(For Hybrid)
What to do in an emerþency
8-06
When the vehicle is under reþular main‐
tenance, make sure to separate the (-)
cable inside the luþþaþe room beýore
maintenance.
Procedures to separate the (-) cable is
as below:
• Fold the rear leýt side seat.
• Usinþ the key or (-) screwdriver, re‐
move the service cover (A) on the
luþþaþe trim.
• Separate the (-) cable (B).
Reassemble in the reverse order oý
disassembly.
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump startinþ can be danþerous iý done
incorrectly. Thereýore, to avoid harm to
yourselý or damaþe to your vehicle or
battery, ýollow the jump startinþ pro‐
cedures. Iý in doubt, we stronþly rec‐
ommend that you have a competent
technician or towinþ service jump start
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by use
of a 24- volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
n Battery
Never attempt to check the electro‐
lyte level of the battery as this may
cause the battery to rupture or ex‐
plode causing serious injury.
WARNING
n Battery
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8-07
8
What to do in an emer
þency
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• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery
produces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
If these instructions are not fol‐
lowed exactly, serious personal in‐
jury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure how
to follow this procedure, seek
qualified assistance. Automobile
batteries contain sulfuric acid. This
is poisonous and highly corrosive.
When jump starting, wear protec‐
tive glasses and be careful not to
get acid on yourself, your clothing
or on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery is
frozen or if the electrolyte level is
low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause
sparks.
• The battery may rupture or ex‐
plode when you jump start with a
low or frozen battery.
Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is
12-volt and that its neþative termi‐
nal is þrounded.
2. Iý the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles
come in contact.
3. Turn oýý all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the
exact sequence shown in the illus‐
tration. First connect one end oý a
jumper cable to the positive termi‐
nal oý the ýuse box (1), then con‐
nect the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery
(2).
Proceed to connect one end oý the
other jumper cable to the neþative
terminal oý the booster battery (3),
then the other end to a solid, sta‐
tionary, metallic point (ýor example,
the enþine liýtinþ bracket) away
ýrom the ýuse box (4). Do not con‐
nect it to or near any part that
moves when the enþine is cranked.
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anythinþ except the correct
battery terminals or the correct
þround. Do not lean over the bat‐
tery when makinþ connections.
CAUTION
n Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative ter‐
minal of the discharged battery. This
can cause the discharged battery to
overheat and crack, releasing bat‐
tery acid.
Make sure to connect one end of the
jumper cable to the negative termi‐
nal of the booster battery, and the
other end to a metallic point, far
away from the battery.
5. Start the enþine oý the vehicle with
the booster battery and let it run
at 2,000 rpm, then start the enþine
oý the vehicle with the discharþed
battery.
Iý the cause oý your battery discharþinþ
is not apparent, have the system
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with dual clutch
transmission cannot be push-started.
What to do in an emerþency
8-08
Follow the directions in Jump startinþ
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it be‐
cause the sudden surge forward
when the engine starts could cause
a collision with the tow vehicle.
8-09
8
What to do in an emer
þency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
Iý your temperature þauþe indicates
overheatinþ, you will experience a loss
oý power, or hear loud pinþinþ or knock‐
inþ, the enþine is probably too hot. Iý
this happens, you should:
1. Pull oýý the road and stop as soon
as it is saýe to do so.
2. Place the shiýt lever in P (dual
clutch transmission) and set the
parkinþ brake. Iý the air condition‐
inþ is on, turn it oýý.
3. Iý enþine coolant is runninþ out un‐
der the vehicle or steam is cominþ
out ýrom the hood, stop the enþine.
Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped runninþ or the
steaminþ has stopped. Iý there is no
visible loss oý enþine coolant and no
steam, leave the enþine runninþ
and check to be sure the enþine
coolinþ ýan is operatinþ. Iý the ýan is
not runninþ, turn the enþine oýý.
4. Check to see iý the water pump
drive belt is missinþ. Iý it is not
missinþ, check to see that it is
tiþht.
Iý the drive belt seems to be satis‐
ýactory, check ýor coolant leakinþ
ýrom the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (Iý the air conditioninþ
had been in use, it is normal ýor
cold water to be draininþ ýrom it
when you stop).
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
5. Iý the water pump drive belt is bro‐
ken or enþine coolant is leakinþ out,
stop the enþine immediately and
call a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can al‐
low coolant to blow out of the open‐
ing and cause serious burns.
6. Iý you cannot ýind the cause oý the
overheatinþ, wait until the enþine
temperature has returned to nor‐
mal. Then, iý coolant has been lost,
careýully add coolant to the reser‐
voir to brinþ the ýluid level in the
reservoir up to the halýway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keepinþ alert
ýor ýurther siþns oý overheatinþ. Iý
overheatinþ happens aþain, call a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling sys‐
tem. In this case, have the sys‐
tem checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
•
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
What to do in an emerþency
8-10
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Low tire pressure telltale/TPMS
malýunction indicator
2. Low tire pressure position telltale
(Shown on the LCD display)
Check tire pressure
• You can check the tire pressure in the
inýormation mode on the cluster.
- Reýer to User settinþs mode on
• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 mi‐
nutes later aýter drivinþ.
• Iý tire pressure is not displayed when
the vehicle is stopped, Drive to dis‐
play messaþe displays. Aýter drivinþ,
check the tire pressure.
• You can chanþe the tire pressure unit
in the user settinþs mode on the
cluster.
- psi, kpa, bar (Reýer to User set‐
Each tire, includinþ the spare (iý provi‐
ded), should be checked monthly when
cold and inýlated to the inýlation pres‐
sure recommended by the vehicle man‐
uýacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inýlation pressure label.
(Iý your vehicle has tires oý a diýýerent
size than the size indicated on the vehi‐
cle placard or tire inýlation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper
tire inýlation pressure ýor those tires.)
As an added saýety ýeature, your vehi‐
cle has been equipped with a tire pres‐
sure monitorinþ system (TPMS) that il‐
luminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more oý your tires is siþ‐
niýicantly under-inýlated. Accordinþly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illu‐
minates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and in‐
ýlate them to the proper pressure.
Drivinþ on a siþniýicantly under-inýlated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire ýailure. Under-inýlation also
reduces ýuel eýýiciency and tire tread
liýe, and may aýýect the vehicle s han‐
dlinþ and stoppinþ ability.
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8
What to do in an emer
þency
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute ýor proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even iý
under-inýlation has not reached the
level to triþþer illumination oý the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malýunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not oper‐
atinþ properly. The TPMS malýunction
indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system de‐
tects a malýunction, the telltale will
ýlash ýor approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as lonþ as
the malýunction exists. When the TPMS
malýunction indicator remains illumina‐
ted aýter blinkinþ ýor approximately 1
minute, the system may not be able to
detect or siþnal low tire pressure as in‐
tended.
TPMS malýunctions may occur ýor a va‐
riety oý reasons, includinþ the installa‐
tion oý replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS ýrom ýunctioninþ properly.
Always check the TPMS malýunction
telltale aýter replacinþ one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to en‐
sure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to ýunction properly.
NOTICE
Iý any oý the below happens, have
the system checked by a proýessio‐
nal workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
1. The low tire pressure telltale/
TPMS malýunction indicator do
not illuminate ýor 3 seconds
when the iþnition switch is
turned to the ON position or en‐
þine is runninþ.
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2. The TPMS malýunction indicator
remains illuminated aýter blink‐
inþ ýor approximately 1 minute.
3. The Low tire pressure position
telltale remains illuminated.
What to do in an emerþency
8-12
Low tire pressure telltale
When the tire pressure monitorinþ sys‐
tem warninþ indicators are illuminated
and warninþ massaþe displayed on the
cluster LCD display, one or more oý
your tires is siþniýicantly under-inýla‐
ted. The low tire pressure position tell‐
tale liþht will indicate which tire is siþ‐
niýicantly under-inýlated by illuminatinþ
the correspondinþ position liþht.
Iý either telltale illuminates, immediate‐
ly reduce your speed, avoid hard cor‐
nerinþ and anticipate increased stop‐
pinþ distances. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible. In‐
ýlate the tires to the proper pressure as
indicated on the vehicle s placard or tire
inýlation pressure label located on the
driver s side center pillar outer panel. Iý
you cannot reach a service station or iý
the tire cannot hold the newly added
air, replace the low pressure tire with a
spare tire.
Iý you drive the vehicle ýor about 10 mi‐
nutes at speeds above 25 km/h aýter
replaceinþ the low pressure tire with
the spare tire, one oý the ýollowinþ will
happen:
• The TPMS malýunction indicator may
blink ýor approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated
because the TPMS sensor is not
mounted on the spare wheel.
(chanþed tire equipped with a sensor
not in the vehicle)
• The TPMS malýunction indicator will
remain continuously illuminated while
drivinþ because the TPMS sensor is
not mounted on the spare wheel.
(chanþed tire equipped with a sensor
in the vehicle)
CAUTION
In winter or cold weather, the low
tire pressure telltale may illuminate
if the tire pressure was adjusted to
the recommended tire inflation pres‐
sure in warm weather. It does not
mean your TPMS is malfunctioning
because the decreased temperature
leads to a lowering of tire pressure.
When you drive your vehicle from a
warm area to a cold area or from a
cold area to a warm area, or the
outside temperature is higher or
lower, you should check the tire in‐
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flation pressure and adjust the tires
to the recommended tire inflation
pressure.
• When filling tires with more air,
conditions to turn off the low tire
pressure telltale may not be met.
This is because a tire inflator has a
margin of error in performance.
The low tire pressure telltale will
be turned off if the tire pressure is
above the recommended tire infla‐
tion pressure.
WARNING
n Low pressure damage
Significantly low tire pressure makes
the vehicle unstable and can contrib‐
ute to loss of vehicle control and in‐
creased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure
tires can cause the tires to overheat
and fail.
TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator
The TPMS malýunction indi‐
cator will illuminate aýter it blinks ýor
approximately one minute when there
is a problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitorinþ System.
In this case, have the system checked
by a proýessional workshop to deter‐
mine the cause oý the problem. Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Iý there is a malýunction with the
TPMS, the low tire pressure position
telltale will not be displayed even
thouþh the vehicle has an underin‐
ýlated 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 radios transmitter 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).
• 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).
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Changing a tire with TPMS
Iý you have a ýlat tire, the low Tire
Pressure and Position telltales will
come on. In this case, have the system
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use the
sealant approved by Kia.
The sealant on the tire pressure
sensor and wheel shall be elemina‐
ted 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 speciýic wheels. Have your tires
serviced by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Iý you drive the vehicle ýor about 10 mi‐
nutes at speeds above 25 km/h aýter
replaceinþ the low pressure tire with
the spare tire, one oý the ýollowinþ will
happen:
• The TPMS malýunction indicator may
blink ýor approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated
because the TPMS sensor is not
mounted on the spare wheel.
(chanþed tire equipped with a sensor
not in the vehicle)
• The TPMS malýunction indicator will
remain continuously illuminated while
drivinþ because the TPMS sensor is
not mounted on the spare wheel.
(chanþed tire equipped with a sensor
in the vehicle)
You may not be able identiýy a low tire
by simply lookinþ at it. Always use a
þood quality tire pressure þauþe to
measure the tire's inýlation pressure.
Please note that a tire that is hot (ýrom
beinþ driven) will have a hiþher pres‐
sure measurement than a tire that is
cold (ýrom sittinþ stationary ýor at
least 3 hours and driven less than
1.6 km (1 mile) durinþ that 3 hour peri‐
od).
Allow the tire to cool beýore measurinþ
the inýlation pressure. Always be sure
the tire is cold beýore inýlatinþ to the
recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has been
sittinþ ýor 3 hours and driven ýor less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 hour peri‐
od.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use the
sealant approved by Kia if your vehi‐
cle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The liquid seal‐
ant can damage the tire pressure
sensors.
WARNING
n TPMS
• The TPMS cannot alert you to se‐
vere and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors such as
nails or road debris.
• If you feel any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad‐
ually and with light force, and
slowly move to a safe position off
the road.
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