Kia Optima: What to do in an emergency / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)


(1) Low tire pressure telltale / TPMS malfunction indicator
(2) Low tire pressure position telltale (Shown on the LCD display)
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1.Pull off the ...
You can check the tire pressure in the information mode on the cluster.
- Refer to “User settings mode” in chapter 4.
Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 minutes later after driving.
If tire ...
Other information:
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the ai ...
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're under ...