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What to do in an emergency

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sys-

TPMS reset procedure

tem (TPMS) (if equipped)

You should reset TPMS in below situa-

tions.

1. Low tyre pressure telltale

僅 After repairing or replacing tyres (or

wheels)

僅 After rotating tyres

僅 After adjusting tyre pressure

僅 When the low tyre pressure indicator

illuminates

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僅 After replacing suspension or ABS

2. TPMS SET button

system

1. Park the vehicle on a level, firm sur-

face.

2. Inflate the tyres to the proper pres-

sure as indicated on the vehicle's

placard or tyre inflation pressure label

located on the driver's side centre pil-

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lar outer panel.

System Overview

3. Starting the engine, press and hold

The tyre pressure monitoring system

the TPMS SET button(2) for about

(TPMS) senses change in radius of the

three seconds to reset TPMS. The

tyre. If the tyre pressure decreases

reset process completes automati-

below the recommended pressure, the

cally.

system warning light will be illuminated.

4. Then check that the low tyre pressure

For the system to function properly, it is

indicator turns off after blinking for

the driver’s responsibility to set the sys-

four seconds. In case of supervision

tem by following accurate procedure

cluster, check that "Tyre pressures

and set current tyre pressure.

stored" message is shown on the clus-

The warning light will illuminate on the

ter.

cluster when one or more of your tyres is

5. After resetting the TPMS, drive the

under-inflated after the TPMS is set. The

vehicle for approximately 20 minutes

warning light will also illuminate to warn

to store the new tyre pressure in the

the driver of system malfunction. Please

system.

refer to the above image (1) for further

information.

* If the low tyre pressure indicator turns

on repeat step 3.

When resetting TPMS, the current tyre

pressure is stored as a standard tyre

pressure.

CAUTION

僅 Without inflating the tyres, if you reset

TPMS, the system may not inform you

What to do in an emergency

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

properly even though the tyres are

If you cannot reach a close service sta-

significantly under-inflated. You must

tion, stop the vehicle at a safe place,

check the proper tyre pressure before

check all tyres and operate the TPMS

resetting TPMS.

setting procedure. If you are unable to

adjust the tyre pressure, use the repair

僅 The TPMS may not function properly

tools to repair or change to spare tyre

if you do not reset TPMS although the

and contact a professional workshop.

TPMS needs to be reset.

Kia recommends to call an authorised

僅 If you push the TPMS reset button

Kia dealer/service partner.

whilst driving, the TPMS reset process

is not activated. You must push the

You may not be able to identify low tyre

TPMS reset button whilst the vehicle

pressure visually. Use precise tools to

is at a complete stop.

measure and adjust tyre pressure.

Please note that a tyre that is hot due to

僅 Tyre pressure should be checked and

prolonged driving, therefore will have

inflated whilst the tyres are cold.

high pressure. We recommend you to

A cold tyre means the vehicle has

measure and adjust the tyre pressure

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

after the vehicle has driven for less than

less than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3 hour

1.6km (1mile) within 3 hours.

period.

WARNING

Indication of Low Tyre Pressure

Low pressure damage

The ( ) warning light will illuminate

Significantly low tyre pressure makes

when an under-inflated tyre is indicated.

the vehicle unstable and can contribute

In certain types, the above message

to loss of vehicle control and increased

might be displayed on the cluster.

braking distances.

If the warning light illuminates, reduce

Continued driving on low pressure tyres

your speed, avoid hard cornering and

can cause the tyres to overheat and fail.

rapid braking. Have your vehicle

inspected by a professional workshop.

CAUTION

Kia recommends to visit an authorised

僅 The indicator may remain illuminated

Kia dealer/service partner.

after changing to a spare tyre,

because radius of spare tyre is differ-

ent. Be sure to change to a regular

tyre.

僅 For safe driving, please note that the

TPMS is not a substitute for proper

tyre maintenance. It is the driver’s

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responsibility to maintain correct tyre

pressure, and all tyres should be

Check the pressure of all tyres and

checked monthly to maintain the rec-

inflate to the proper pressure according

ommended pressure.

to procedures, and if required, replace or

repair the tyres.

What to do in an emergency

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

僅 The warning light may illuminate if the

accelerator pedal, move the vehicle to

system is not set in required situa-

a safe position for inspection.

tions.

僅 In cold weather, the low tyre pressure

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

warning light may illuminate even if

malfunction

the tyre was adjusted to the proper

The TPMS malfunction indicator will illu-

pressure. It does not mean your TPMS

minate ( ) after it blinks for approxi-

in malfunctioning because the

mately 1 minute when there is a problem

decreased temperature leads to a

with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sys-

lowering of tyre pressure. Check the

tem. This sequence will continue upon

tyres and adjust to the recommended

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as

pressure.

the malfunction exists.

僅 System performance may reduce in

If the indicator remains illuminated or

the following situations.

illuminates even after TPMS setting,

- Improper system setting

have the system checked by a profes-

- Using tyres on the market (Original

sional workshop. Kia recommends to

tyre recommended)

visit an authorised Kia dealer/service

- Driving on snowy, slippery, or

partner.

unpaved roads

WARNING

- Hard cornering, rapid accelerating

僅 If there is a malfunction with the

and braking repeatedly

TPMS, low tyre pressure will not be

- Driving too slow or fast

indicated. In this case, have the sys-

- If the vehicle is overloaded

tem serviced by a professional work-

- If a spare tyre or snow chain is

shop. Kia recommends to visit an

installed

authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

僅 If the system does not work due to

WARNING

TPMS removal or installation of

related parts with different specifica-

僅 Driving with an under-inflated tyre

tion, it might be a problem when the

causes the tyre to overheat and lead

vehicle is being regularly inspected.

to tyre failure. It also reduces tyre

僅 When repairing TPMS related parts,

tread life, handling of the vehicle,

be sure to replace them to parts with

braking ability, and fuel efficiency,

original specification or those which

causing instability of the vehicle. In

satisfy the TPMS regulation.

this case, contact professional work-

shop to maintain proper tyre pres-

- TPMS related parts : tyre, wheel,

sure. Kia recommends to contact an

ABS unit, suspension

authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

僅 Sudden damage to the tyre caused by

external factors may not be indicated

immediately. If the vehicle is unstable,

immediately remove your foot off the

What to do in an emergency -> Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door Third Generation (2019-2026)

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