Kia Picanto: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) / Tire Pressure Monitoring
System malfunction
The TPMS malfunction indicator will illuminate
() after it blinks for approximately
1 minute when there is a problem
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
If the indicator remains illuminated or
illuminates even after TPMS setting,
have the system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
- If there is a malfunction with the
TPMS, low tire pressure will not be
indicated. In this case, have the
system serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
- If the system does not work due
to TPMS removal or installation of
related parts with different specification,
it might be a problem
when the vehicle is being regularly
inspected.
- When repairing TPMS related
parts, be sure to replace them to
parts with original specification or
those which satisfy the TPMS regulation.
- TPMS related parts : Tire,
wheel, ABS unit, suspension
WARNING
FOR EUROPE
Do not modify the vehicle. It may interfere
with the TPMS function.
❈ All vehicles sold in the EUROPE
market during below period
must be equipped with TPMS.
- New model vehicle : Nov. 1,
2012 ~
- Current model vehicle : Nov. 1,
2014~(Based on vehicle registrations)
Reference : Indicator Light
Status
The () warning light will
illuminate
when an under-inflated tire is indicated.
In certain types, the above message
might be displayed on the cluster.
If the warning light illuminates, reduce ...
Other information:
Electronic Stability. Control (ESC) Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the
ESC sy ...
Low tire pressure telltale (1) / TPMS
SET switch (2)
System Overview
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) senses change in radius of the
tire. If the tire pressure decreases below
the recommended pressure, the
system warning light will be illuminated.
For the system to function ...