Kia Telluride 2022 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Kia Telluride 2022 is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which is designed to monitor the air pressure in all four tires of the vehicle. The system uses sensors located in each tire to measure the air pressure, and if any tire’s pressure drops below a certain level, the system will alert the driver through a warning light on the dashboard. The recommended tire pressure for the Kia Telluride 2022 varies depending on the model and tire size, and it’s essential to check the tire pressure at least once a month or before any long road trips. The TPMS cannot be disabled in the Kia Telluride 2022, and it is a mandatory safety feature.

2023 Kia Telluride Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Kia Telluride Monitoring System (TPMS) detects the pressure of the vehicle’s tires and displays it on the LCD.

1.  Low tire pressure telltale / TPMS malfunction indicator
2.  Low tire pressure position telltale (Shown on the LCD display)

Tire Pressure Indicator

• You can check the tire pressure in the assist mode on the cluster.
• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 minutes 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.

NOTICE 

• The tire pressure may change due  to factors such as parking conditions, driving style, and altitude above sea level.
•  The tire pressure shown on the dashboard may differ from the tire pressure measured by tire pressure gauge.

Effective use of the TPMS

WARNING
Over-inflation or under-inflation can reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling, and lead to sudden tire failure that may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard 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 pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly 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 the 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 malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction 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 or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevents 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 alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

NOTICE
If any of the below happens, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

1. The low tire pressure telltale /TPMS malfunction indicator does not illuminate for 3 seconds when the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ON position or engine is running.
2. The TPMS malfunction indicator remains illuminated after blinking for approximately 1 minute.
3. The Low tire pressure position telltale remains illuminated.

Low tire pressure telltale

Low tire pressure position telltale
When the TPMS warning indicators are illuminated, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

If the telltale illuminates, immediately reduce your speed, avoid hard cornering and anticipate increased stopping distances. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible.
Inflate the tires to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s placard or tire inflation pressure label located on the driver’s side center pillar 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 tell-tale 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 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.
You should check the tire inflation pressure and adjust the tires to the recommended tire inflation pressure when driving your vehicle in the following conditions.

• From a warm area to a cold area
• From a cold area to a warm area
• The outside temperature is extremely high or low

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 inflation pressure.

WARNING
Low-pressure damage
Do not drive on low-pressure tires. Significantly low tire pressure can cause the tires to overheat and fail making the vehicle unstable and resulting in increased braking distances and a loss of vehicle control.

TPMS malfunction indicator

The low tire pressure telltale will illuminate after it blinks for approximately one minute when there is a problem with the TPMS.
If the system is able to correctly detect an underinflation warning at the same time as system failure, it will illuminate both the TPMS malfunction and the low tire pressure position telltales. For example, if the Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS malfunction indicator illuminates, but if the Front Right, Rear Left, or  Rear Right tire is underinflated, 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 supply cables or radio transmitters such as at police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military
  installations, airports, or transmitting towers, etc. This can interfere with the normal operation of the TPMS.
• The TPMS malfunction indicator may illuminate if the vehicle is equipped with snow chains or if some personal electronic devices (such as a laptop computer, mobile charger, remote starter or navigation) are being used in the vehicle. This can interfere with the normal operation of the TPMS.

Tire replacement 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.

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

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 recommended 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. This is because the TPMS sensor mounted on the spare wheel is not yet activated.
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?
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 stationary for at least 3 hours and driving less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that 3-hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before measuring 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 TPMS. The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure 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 gradually and with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

NOTICE
Protecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or disabling 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 malfunctions. Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may void the warranty for that portion of the vehicle.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

FAQs

What is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Kia Telluride 2022?
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Kia Telluride 2022 is a safety feature that monitors the air pressure in all four tires of the vehicle.

How does the TPMS work in the Kia Telluride 2022?
The TPMS in the Kia Telluride 2022 uses sensors in each tire to monitor the air pressure. When the air pressure in any tire drops below a certain level, the system will alert the driver through a warning light on the dashboard.

Can the TPMS in the Kia Telluride 2022 be reset manually?
Yes, the kia telluride TPMS reset manually through the infotainment system. This is useful when changing tires or if the sensors need to be replaced.

What should I do if the TPMS warning light comes on in the Kia Telluride 2022?
If the TPMS warning light comes on in the Kia Telluride 2022, you should check the air pressure in all four tires as soon as possible. If the air pressure is low, you should inflate the tire(s) to the recommended level. If the air pressure is normal, there may be a problem with the TPMS that needs to be checked by a mechanic.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the Kia Telluride 2022? 
The recommended tire pressure for the Kia Telluride 2022 varies depending on the model and tire size. The recommended tire pressure can be found on the driver’s side door jamb, in the owner’s manual, or through the infotainment system.

How often should I check the tire pressure in the Kia Telluride 2022? 
It is recommended to check the tire pressure in the Kia Telluride 2022 at least once a month, or before any long road trips.

Will the TPMS alert me if there is a puncture in my tire?
Yes, the TPMS in the Kia Telluride 2022 will alert you if there is a puncture in your tire by indicating a drop in air pressure.

Can the TPMS sensors in the Kia Telluride 2022 be replaced?
Yes, the TPMS sensors in the Kia Telluride 2022 can be replaced if they are damaged or malfunctioning.

What should I do if the TPMS light is on but all four tires have normal air pressure?
If the TPMS light is on but all four tires have normal air pressure, there may be a problem with the TPMS system that needs to be checked by a mechanic.

How accurate is the TPMS in the Kia Telluride 2022?
The TPMS in the Kia Telluride 2022 is accurate within a few pounds of pressure.

Can the TPMS warning light be turned off in the Kia Telluride 2022?
The TPMS warning light cannot be turned off in the Kia Telluride 2022 unless the cause of the warning has been addressed.

Can the TPMS be disabled in the Kia Telluride 2022? 
No, the TPMS cannot be disabled in the Kia Telluride 2022 as it is a mandatory safety feature.

What happens if I don’t address the TPMS warning light in the Kia Telluride 2022?
If you don’t address the TPMS warning light in the Kia Telluride 2022, it could lead to decreased fuel

Where is the Kia Telluride TPMS reset button location?
The TPMS reset button Kia Telluride is typically located beneath the steering wheel, often near the driver’s side kick panel or fuse box. It’s used to initiate the tire pressure monitoring system’s reset procedure when adjusting tire pressures or changing tires.

How to Kia Telluride reset tire pressure light?
Kia Telluride tire pressure reset, start the engine, press the “TPMS Reset” button until the light blinks, then drive the vehicle for a few miles to allow the system to recalibrate.

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Kia Telluride 2022 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
2023 Kia Telluride Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)