KIA Optima Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 25

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

Check tire pressure

• You can check the tire pressure in

the information mode on the clus-
ter.
- Refer to “User settings mode” in

chapter 4.

• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 min-

utes later after driving.

• If tire pressure is not displayed

when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive
to display” message displays. After
driving, check the tire pressure.

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the user settings mode on
the cluster.
- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to “User set-

tings mode” in chapter 4).

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NOTICE

• The tire pressure may change due

to factors such as parking condi-
tion, driving style, and altitude
above sea level.

• Low tire pressure warning may

sound when a tire’s pressure unit is
equal or higher than nearby tires.
This is a normal occurrence, which
is due to the change in tire pressure
along with tire temperature.

• The tire pressure shown on the

dashboard may differ from the
tire pressure measured by tire
pressure gauge.

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Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation 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
telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly 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.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire 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 tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximate-
ly one minute and then remain con-
tinuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehi-
cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tion 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, alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function proper-
ly.

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NOTICE

If the TPMS, Low Tire Pressure
indicator does not illuminate for 3
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or engine
is running, or if they remain illumi-
nated after coming on for approxi-
mately 3 seconds, take your vehicle
to your nearest authorized Kia deal-
er and have the system checked.

Low tire pressure
telltale

Low tire pressure position tell-
tale

When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicators are illumi-
nated, one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
If the telltale illuminates, immediately
reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-
nering and anticipate increased stop-
ping distances. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible.

Inflate the tires to the proper pres-
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s
placard or tire inflation pressure label
located on the driver’s side center pil-
lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a
service station or if the tire cannot
hold the newly added air, replace the
low pressure tire with the spare tire.
Then the TPMS malfunction indicator
and the Low Tire Pressure telltale
may turn on and illuminate after
restarting and about 20 minutes of
continuous driving before you have
the low pressure tire repaired and
replaced on the vehicle.
In winter or cold weather, the low tire
pressure telltale may be illuminated if
the tire pressure was adjusted to the
recommended tire inflation pressure
in warm weather. It does not mean
your TPMS is malfunctioning
because the decreased temperature
leads to a proportional lowering of
tire pressure.

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When you drive your vehicle from a
warm area to a cold area or from a
cold area to a warm area, or the out-
side temperature is greatly higher or
lower, you should check the tire infla-
tion pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure.
When filling tires with more air, con-
ditions to turn off the low tire pres-
sure 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 recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.

TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator

The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
minate after it blinks for approximate-
ly one minute when there is a prob-
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. If the system is
able to correctly detect an underinfla-
tion warning at the same time as sys-
tem failure then it will illuminate both
the TPMS malfunction and low tire
pressure position telltales e.g. if
Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS
malfunction indicator illuminates, but
if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear
Right tire is under-inflated, the low
tire pressure position telltales may
illuminate together with the TPMS
malfunction indicator.
Have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible to determine the cause of
the problem.

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if the vehicle is
moving around electric power sup-
ply cables or radios transmitters
such as at police stations, govern-
ment and public offices, broadcast-
ing stations, military installations,
airports, or transmitting towers,
etc. This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if snow chains
are used or some separate elec-
tronic devices such as notebook
computer, mobile charger, remote
starter or navigation etc., are used
in the vehicle. This can interfere
with normal operation of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).

WARNING

- Low pressure

damage

Do not drive on low pressure
tires. Significantly low tire pres-
sure can cause the tires to over-
heat and fail making the vehicle
unstable resulting in increased
braking distances and a loss of
vehicle control.

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Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will come on. Have
the flat tire repaired by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible or
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted inside the
tire behind the valve stem. You must
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-
ommended 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 remain on until
the low pressure tire is repaired and
placed on the vehicle.
After you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the TPMS
malfunction indicator may illuminate
after a few minutes because the
TPMS sensor mounted on the spare
wheel is not initiated.
Once the low pressure tire is inflated
again to the recommended pressure
and installed on the vehicle or the
TPMS sensor mounted on the
replaced spare wheel is initiated by
an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS
malfunction indicator and the low tire
pressure telltale will turn off within a
few minutes of driving.
If the indicator has not disappeared
after a few minutes of driving, please
visit an authorized Kia dealer.

If an original mounted tire is replaced
with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor
on the replaced spare wheel should
be initiated and the TPMS sensor on
the original mounted wheel should be
deactivated. 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.

CAUTION

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Repair Agents

Never use a puncture-repairing
agent not approved by Kia to
repair and/or inflate a low pres-
sure tire. The sealant not
approved by Kia may damage
the tire pressure sensor.

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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
pressure. Please note that a tire that
is hot (from being driven) will have a
higher pressure measurement than a
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that
3 hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
hour period.
Never use tire sealant if your vehicle
is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.

The liquid

sealant can damage the tire pres-
sure sensors.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe 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 slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.

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NOTICE

- Protecting TPMS

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-
abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) components may
interfere with the system's ability to
warn the driver of low tire pressure
conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
tions. Tampering with, modifying,
or disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-
nents may void the warranty for
that portion of the vehicle.

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This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT)

Please read the instructions before
using the Tire Mobility Kit.
(1) Compressor
(2) Sealant bottle

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary
fix to the tire and the tire should be
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er as soon as possible.
When two or more tires are flat, do
not use the tire mobility kit because
the one supplied canister of sealant
in the Tire Mobility Kit is to only
enough sealant for one flat tire.

Have your tire repaired as soon as
possible. The tire may lose air pres-
sure at any time after inflating with
the Tire Mobility Kit.

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NOTICE

When repairing a flat tire with the
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), quickly
remove the sealant on the tire pres-
sure sensor

and wheel. When

installing the repaired tire and
wheel, tighten the wheel nut to a
torque value of 11 ~ 13kgf·m.

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WARNING

- Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit
to repair punctures in the tire
walls. This can result in an acci-
dent due to tire failure.

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Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you
stay mobile even after experiencing a
tire puncture.
The system of compressor and seal-
ing compound effectively and com-
fortably seals most punctures in a
passenger car tire caused by nails or
similar objects and reinflates the tire.
After you ensured that the tire is
properly sealed you can drive cau-
tiously on the tire (up to 120 miles
(200 km)) at a max. speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) in order to reach a vehicle
or tire dealer to have the tire replaced.

It is possible that some tires, espe-
cially with larger punctures or dam-
age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may
adversely affect tire performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving
maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is
heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.
The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed
or intended as a permanent tire
repair method and is to be used for
one tire only.
This instruction shows you step by
step how to temporarily seal the
puncture simply and reliably.
Read the section "Notes on the safe
use of the Tire Mobility Kit".

Notes on the safe use of the
Tire Mobility Kit

• Park your car at the side of the

road so that you can work with the
Tire Mobility Kit away from moving
traffic.

• To be sure your vehicle will not

move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your park-
ing brake.

• Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

sealing/inflation passenger car
tires. Only punctured areas located
within the tread region of the tire
can be sealed using the Tire
Mobility Kit.

• Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-

cles or any other type of tires.

• When the tire and wheel are dam-

aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit
for your safety.

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• Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not

be effective for tire damage larger
than approximately 0.24 in (6 mm).
Please contact the nearest Kia
dealership if the tire cannot be
made roadworthy with the Tire
Mobility Kit.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

tire is severely damaged by driving
run flat or with insufficient air pres-
sure.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

such as nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire.

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave

the engine running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.

• Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit

unattended while it is being used.

• Do not leave the compressor run-

ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if the

ambient temperature is below -22°F
(-30°C).

• If the sealant gets on your skin,

wash it with a large amount of
water and if it irritates continuously,
visit a doctor for examination.

• If the sealant gets into your eyes,

raise your eyelid and wash for at
least 15 minutes. If it irritates con-
tinuously, visit a doctor for exami-
nation.

• If you have drank the sealant, wash

the mouth and drink a large amount
of water. However, do not give any-
thing to an unconscious person and
see the doctor immediately.
Exposure to the sealant for a long
time may cause damage to the
bodily tissues.

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1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with

speed restriction

3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

wheel

4. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch

8. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

9. Button for reducing tire inflation

pressure

Connectors and cable are stored in
the compressor housing.

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NOTICE

The sealant container and insert
hose (3) cannot be reused. Purchase
an extra after use.

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Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

WARNING

- Sealant

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not swallow.

WARNING

- Expired

sealant

Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
past the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.

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Using the Tire Mobility Kit

1. Detach the speed restriction label

(1) from the sealant bottle (2), and
place it in a highly visible place
inside the vehicle such as on the
steering wheel to remind the driv-
er not to drive too fast.

2. Filling the sealant Strictly follow

the specified sequence, otherwise
the sealant may escape under
high pressure.

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NOTICE

Before using the tire repair kit,
please read carefully the instruction
attached on the sealant case. Detach
the speed limit label on the sealant
case and put it on a highly visible
place. Always drive within the speed
limit.

3. Shake the sealant bottle.

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4. Connect the filling hose (3) onto

the connector of the sealant bottle.

5. Ensure that button (7) on the com-

pressor is not pressed.

6. Unscrew the valve cap from the

valve of the defective wheel and
screw filling hose (3) of the sealant
bottle onto the valve.

7. Insert the sealant bottle into the

housing (5) of the compressor so
that the bottle is upright.

8. Ensure that the compressor is

switched off.

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9. Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors (4).

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NOTICE

Only use the front passenger side
power outlet.

10. With the engine start/stop button

position on: switch on the com-
pressor and let it run for approxi-
mately 5~7 minutes to fill the
sealant up to proper pressure
(refer to the "Tires and wheels" in
chapter 9). The inflation pressure
of the tire after filling is unimpor-
tant and will be checked/corrected
later.

Be careful not to overinflate the
tire and stay away from the tire
when filling it. When the tire and
wheel are damaged, do not use
Tire Mobility Kit for your safety.

11. Switch off the compressor.
12. Detach the hose from the sealant

bottle connector and from the tire
valve.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.

Distributing the sealant

13. Immediately drive approximately

4~6 miles (7~10 km or, about 10
min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). If possible, do not fall
below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
While driving, if you experience any
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or
noise, reduce your speed and drive
with caution until you can safely pull
off of the side of the road.
Call for road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant. Therefore,
remove the tire pressure sensors and
wheel stained by sealant and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

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WARNING

Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 29 psi (200 kPa). This
could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide poisoning
and suffocation is possible if the
engine is left running in a poorly
ventilated or unventilated loca-
tion (such as inside a building).

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Checking the tire inflation
pressure

1.After driving approximately 4~6

miles (7~10 km or about 10 min-
utes), stop at a suitable location.

2.Connect the filling hose (3) of the

compressor (clip mounted side)
directly and then connect the filling
hose (3) (opposite side) to the tire
valve.

3.Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.

4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

29 psi (200 kPa). With the ignition
switched on, proceed as follows.
- To increase the inflation pres-

sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly
switch off the compressor.

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NOTICE

Do not let the compressor run for
more than 10 minutes, otherwise the
device will overheat and may be
damaged.

- To reduce the inflation pres-

sure: Press the button (9) on the
compressor.

Technical Data

System voltage: DC 12 V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: max. 15 A ± 1A (at

DC 12V operation)

Suitable for use at temperatures:

-22 ~ +158°F (-30 ~ +70°C)

Max. working pressure:

87 psi (6 bar)

Size
Compressor: 6.3 x 5.9 x 2.2 in.

(161 x 150 x 55.8 mm)

Sealant bottle: 4.1 x 3.3 ø in.

(104 x 85 ø mm)

Compressor weight:

1.77 lbs ± 0.07 lbs (805g ± 30g)

Sealant volume:

18.3 cu. in. (300 ml)

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Sealant and spare parts can be
obtained and replaced at an
authorized vehicle or tire dealer.
Empty sealant bottles may be dis-
posed of at home. Liquid residue
from the sealant should be dis-
posed of by your vehicle or tire
dealer or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.

CAUTION

- Tire pressure

sensor

When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit including sealant not
approved by Kia, the tire pres-
sure sensors may be damaged
by sealant. The sealant on the
tire pressure sensor and wheel
should be removed when you
replace the tire with a new one
and inspect the tire pressure
sensors at an authorized dealer.

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TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.

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NOTICE

If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer by loading the vehi-
cle on a flatbed tow truck and have
the system checked.

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WARNING

- Side and

curtain Air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.