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Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (1) / TPMS Malfunction Indicator (2)
In cold weather, you should check the pressure in each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), monthly and, if necessary, adjust the tire pressure to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level (indicated on vehicle placards and tire pressure levels). (If your vehicle is equipped with tires of a different size than those indicated on the plates, it is necessary to determine the appropriate pressure level for them.)
As an additional safety feature, the vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which provides indication of significant loss of pressure in one or more tires via a low tire pressure warning light.
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on, you must stop the vehicle as soon as possible, check the condition of the tires and bring them to normal pressure levels. Continuing to drive with low tire pressure can lead to overheating and mechanical failure of the tires. Operating tires with lower pressure also increases fuel consumption, reduces tire life, and can also affect the vehicle's handling and braking distance.
Please note that using a TPMS system does not mean that you do not need to properly maintain your tires or maintain proper tire pressure, even if the pressure level is not low enough to trigger the TPMS low tire pressure warning light.
The vehicle is also equipped with a TPMS system malfunction indicator to monitor the correct operation of the system. The TPMS malfunction indicator is integrated with the low tire pressure indicator device. When a fault is detected, the indicator device will flash for approximately one minute and then remain lit. This sequence will be repeated on subsequent engine starts while the fault is present. If the malfunction indicator is illuminated, it may incorrectly detect or indicate low tire pressure. TPMS malfunction can be caused by a variety of reasons, including installing or replacing tires or wheels.
Always check the TPMS malfunction indicator after replacing or rotating one or more tires or wheels to ensure the TPMS is operating properly.
If the low tire pressure (TPMS) indicator does not illuminate for 3 seconds after turning the ignition key to BKJI(ON) or starting the engine, or remains on for approximately 3 seconds, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Low tire pressure warning light
When the tire pressure monitoring system lights come on, it indicates a significant decrease in pressure in one or more tires.
Reduce your speed immediately. Avoid sharp turns and be aware of longer braking distances. In this case, you must immediately stop the car and check the tire pressure.
Adjust the tire pressure to the normal pressure indicated on the placards located on the driver's side trim panel B-pillar. If you are unable to get to a service station, or the tire does not hold the added volume of air, replace the low-pressure tire with a spare.
In this case, the TPMS malfunction indicator and low tire pressure indicator may come on and remain illuminated after the engine is restarted and for approximately 20 minutes of continuous driving until the deflated tire is repaired and replaced.
In cold weather, the low tire pressure warning light may illuminate if the tire is set at the recommended pressure for warm weather. This does not indicate a malfunction of the TPMS system, since a decrease in temperature causes a proportional decrease in tire pressure.
When driving from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature and vice versa, or if the outside temperature is significantly higher or lower, you should check your tire pressure and adjust it to the recommended level.
Risk of underinflation Tire pressure that is too low can result in loss of vehicle control and increased braking distance.
Continuing to drive with low tire pressure can lead to overheating and mechanical failure of the tires.
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
If the tire pressure monitoring system malfunctions, the low tire pressure indicator will flash for one minute and then remain illuminated. If the system is capable of detecting a low tire pressure warning and a system malfunction at the same time, the TPMS malfunction indicator and the low tire pressure indicator device may illuminate at the same time. For example, if the front left wheel sensor fails and the system malfunction indicator comes on, but the remaining tire pressures are below the required pressure, this may be indicated on the indicator device at the same time that the TPMS system malfunction indicator is illuminated.
The T system malfunction indicator may also illuminate when the vehicle passes power cables or radio transmitters (for example, a motor vehicle inspection station, government agencies, broadcast stations, military installations, airports, transmission stations, etc. The resulting interference may cause the system to malfunction. operation of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
The TPMS malfunction indicator may illuminate if the tires are wearing snow chains or if the vehicle is using any electronic devices (such as a laptop, mobile phone charger, remote starter, satellite navigation system, etc.). This may interfere with the normal operation of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Replacing a tire equipped with TMPS
If the tire is flat, the Low Tire Pressure and Position warning messages will appear. We recommend that you have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The sealant from the tire pressure sensor and wheel will be removed when the tire is replaced with a new one.
Each wheel has a tire pressure sensor, which is mounted inside the tire behind the spool rod. TPMS compatible wheels must be used. We recommend that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
The indicator device will remain illuminated even after replacing the flat tire with a spare until the flat tire is repaired and installed.
If you replace a flat tire with a spare tire, the TPMS malfunction indicator may turn on and stay on for several minutes because the TPMS sensor installed in the spare tire has not been initialized.
After restoring the deflated tire to proper pressure and installing the tire back on the vehicle, or initializing the TPMS sensor in the spare tire at an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS malfunction indicator and low tire pressure indicator will turn off after a few minutes of driving.
If the indicator does not go off within a few minutes of driving, we recommend that you have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
ATTENTION In case of replacing the original wheel with a spare wheel, it is necessary to initialize the TPMS sensor on the installed spare wheel and deactivate the TPMS sensor on the removed original wheel. If you do not deactivate the TPMS sensor on the original wheel and place that wheel in the spare tire holder, the tire pressure monitoring system may not function properly. We recommend that you have the system serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
A tire whose pressure is below normal may not differ in appearance from tires with normal pressure. Always use quality tire pressure gauges to measure tire pressure. Please note that a tire with a higher temperature (for example after driving) will have a higher pressure level compared to a colder tire (if the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 hours or has been driven less than 1 mile in a 3 hour period). . Wait until the tire has cooled down before measuring the tire pressure.
This means that the vehicle has not been driven for 3 hours or has driven less than 1 mile in a 3 hour period.
If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, we recommend using a Kia approved sealant. Liquid sealant can damage tire pressure sensors.
The TPMS system is not designed to alert you to sudden tire damage caused by external factors such as sharp objects on the road.
If your vehicle becomes erratic on the road, immediately take your foot off the gas pedal, apply the brake pedal smoothly and lightly, and slowly bring the vehicle to a safe position on the road.
Improper use, modification, or disabling of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may affect the system's ability to alert the driver to low tire pressure or a TPMS malfunction. Improper use, modification, or disabling of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may void your vehicle's warranty.
Do not modify the vehicle as this may affect the functionality of the TPMS system.
Wheels available on the market do not have TPMS sensors.
If commercially available wheels are used, Kia dealer approved TPMS sensors must be used.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a TPMS sensor or the TPMS system is not operating properly, the vehicle may not pass the required technical inspection.
All vehicles sold on the EUROPEAN market during the time period indicated below must be equipped with a TPMS.
Current Vehicle Models: November 1, 2014 ~ (Based on Vehicle Registration)
Hyundai
It is necessary to monitor the pressure of car tires twice a month. This will significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, reduce fuel consumption and extend the life of the tires themselves. Don’t forget about comfort, which is not very pleasant when driving on overinflated tires. In the table below, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the recommended tire pressure for Hyundai cars.
| Tire pressure table for Hyundai car | ||||||
| Model | Mode Standard | Comfort mode | Sport mode | |||
| front | rear | front | rear | front | rear | |
| Solaris | 2,2 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,8 |
| i30 | 2,1 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,7 |
| i40 | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 2,8 |
| ix35 | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,8 |
| Sonata | 2,2 | 2,2 | 2,1 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,8 |
| Santa Fe | 2,1 | 2,1 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 |
Pressure in Solaris
The pressure in Hyundai Solaris cars is indicated on the door arch. It is recommended to pump Solaris tires at 2.2 bar, regardless of the tire size. Naturally, this is the pressure in cold tires, i.e. in a car that had been at rest for 30 minutes. If you measure the pressure in hot tires, it will be higher than recommended for Solaris. For economical mode, it is recommended to pump the tires to 2.8 bar; this will allow, albeit slightly, to save on fuel. Although, perhaps, to the detriment of saving on tires.
What should the pressure be in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe belongs to the class of small SUVs, so its tire pressure can vary significantly depending on operating conditions and the tires installed. The suspension on the Santa Fe is soft, so you need to keep the tires with low pressure only when necessary, for example, when we are driving on a muddy forest road or you need to reduce the pressure to lower the car's height by 2-5 cm.
Winter tire tests:
A total of 13 winter tire models were selected for testing, three of which are new this year. For the first time, there was an opportunity to try out the Continental IceContact 3 and Velcro tires Blizzak Ice and Observe GSi-6 from Japanese companies Bridgestone and Toyo. Unfortunately, Michelin at the last moment refused to provide its new X-Ice North.
A test of a dozen sets of friction tires measuring 195/65 R15 gave very interesting results! Three models are not suitable for all cars, and we do not recommend buying one at all.
We took tires from different price groups - from 2470 to 5150 rubles per piece. The latest model is the Toyo Observe GSi-6, which hit the market this season. There are two new products from last year: the German Continental VikingContact 7 and the Finnish Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3. The Russian-made Pirelli Ice Zero FR was updated last year.
Well, we had to come to Sweden twice. The first time we sat there for a week, running the entire testing program on snow and ice. And then, already in April, on the roads that had just been cleared of ice, they measured the braking distance on wet and dry asphalt - and assessed the acoustic comfort and smoothness of the ride. Well, then, using the traditional system of converting results into points, we summed up the results.
In the next big stud test, we collected six sets of 15-inch tires from Western and Eastern manufacturers. Some have experience and the latest technologies among their trump cards, others have the will to win and affordable prices. Whose will he take?
This time we chose one of the most popular sizes - 195/65 R15, which suits many small and inexpensive cars. Different markets, different understanding of the product, different design schools. What distinguishes tires from the East and West from each other, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and what should the Russian buyer pay attention to?
Summer tire tests:
Recently, the sizes of tires in the original equipment of cars have increased significantly. The time for R13 175/70 tires for Zhigulis has passed; now “huge bast shoes” are the priority. This is due to the latest trends in the world and the increased demand for SUV cars. Let's take a look at the test in which Autoreview employees tested Tiguan's native sizes 215/65 R17 and 255/45 R19. In the first size there were 6 models on the starting grid, in the second size there were 5 models.
Models in different sizes vary, because... Most large tires are made in UHP format. These changes are dictated by the sporty style of large wheel sizes.
The cheaper the tires, the easier the choice? No, it’s more difficult! We tested twelve sets of summer tires with dimensions 185/60 R14 for the most affordable cars. And they not only put all the participants in their places, but also found out what an attempt to save money on a purchase could result in.
185/60 R14 tires are usually purchased by owners of Lada cars and older foreign cars. For tire manufacturers, small sizes are not of great interest due to low profitability. Decent new products in this segment are very rare. However, tire manufacturers who seriously care about their image try from year to year to improve, although familiar, but quite successful models.
We are testing summer tires of size 195/65 R15 for relatively inexpensive cars and observing how their characteristics have changed dramatically over the past ten years.
Nowadays, even small and inexpensive cars roll off the assembly line on 15-inch wheels. Many Russians also install “tags” with a higher profile on rather expensive cars - they are preferable on our roads. Tire manufacturers, for whom income depends more on the standard sizes of tires sold than on their quantity, are indifferent to budget dimensions. New products are offered at least in the “seventeen-inch” segment, and small sizes are sluggishly updated, usually slightly reducing rolling resistance.
Nevertheless, there are companies for which the Russian market is very important, and they are literally fighting for leading positions, annually “polishing” their products, trying to get ahead of competitors in adhesion properties on dry and wet surfaces. Therefore, there is always intrigue in our tests.
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. Guide - part 155
Indicator device
low tire pressure
Indicator device
low wheel position
pressure
When they light up
warning indicators
pressure control systems
tires and on the LCD display
instrument clusters
warning message is displayed
message, this means that
one or more tires
pressure is much lower
recommended.
Warning message and
highlighting the corresponding
provisions will indicate which
the tire is flat.
When the indicator lights up or
displays a warning
messages on the LCD display should
reduce speed immediately,
avoiding sharp turns and
considering that the braking distance
may be increased. Should be as
you can stop as soon as possible and
check the tires.
Inflate tires to proper level
pressure level indicated on
information plate
car or sticker with
information about pressure in
tires located on
external panel central
driver's side pillars. If
impossible to get to the station
maintenance or
if the tire pressure is not
properly maintained
level after pumping
air, replace the wheel with
a deflated tire as a spare.
After replacing a wheel and tire with
low pressure to spare
one of the following will happen:
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Actions in unforeseen cases
TPMS fault indicator
may flash for approx.
for 1 minute, then it will
burn continuously because
TPMS sensor is not built into
spare wheel. (replaced
wheel with sensor not in
car)
TPMS fault indicator
will remain continuously
turned on while driving,
because the TPMS sensor is not
(replaced wheel with sensor
not in a car)
ATTENTION
In winter or
cold weather
indicator device
low tire pressure
may turn on if
tire pressure was
adjusted to
recommended value in
warm weather. Is not
means that TPMS
faulty because
decrease in temperature
leads to proportional
decrease in tire pressure.
When moving by car
from a region with high
ambient temperature
environment in a region with low
temperature and vice versa,
or in case of significant
promotion or demotion
ambient temperature
environment, you should check
tire inflation pressure and
adjust it to
recommended value.
CAREFULLY
- Danger
reduced
pressure
Too low pressure in
tires can lead to
loss of control of the car
ticket and increased braking
long way.
Continuation of movement at
low tire pressure
may lead to overheating and
mechanical destruction
tires
Actions in unforeseen cases
Indicator
malfunctions
TPMS systems
(control system
tire pressure)
In case of system malfunction
tire pressure monitoring
The TPMS indicator will flash
for one minute and then
will burn constantly. For
determining the cause
faults we recommend
contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for inspection
systems.
✽ FOR YOUR INFORMATION
In case of a malfunction in the system
TPMS low indicator
there will be no tire pressure
be displayed even when
insufficient tire pressure
car.
Replacing a tire with
using TPMS
If the tire is flat, it will turn on
low indicator device
tire pressure and position
low pressure tires.
Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for inspection
systems.
Each wheel is equipped with a sensor
tire pressure, built-in
inside the tire behind the valve
cameras. You should use
special wheels with TPMS.
We recommend contacting
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for maintenance
wheels
If after replacing a wheel with
flat tire for spare
drive the wheel for 10 minutes
speed above 25 km/h,
one of the following will happen
events:
TPMS fault indicator
may flash for approx.
for 1 minute, then it will
burn continuously because
TPMS sensor is not built into
spare wheel. (replaced
wheel with sensor not in
car)
TPMS fault indicator
will remain continuously
turned on while driving,
because the TPMS sensor is not
built into the spare wheel.
(replaced wheel with sensor
not in a car)
Actions in unforeseen cases
You may not be able to identify the bus with
low pressure, just
looking at her. Always
use a working pressure gauge
for tires to measure pressure
in tires. note that
hot tire (after driving
car) will have more
higher pressure than cold
tire (located in
stationary in
for at least 3 hours,
or walked less than 1 mile (1.6
km) during this 3-hour period).
Allow the tire to cool before
pressure measurement. Always
make sure that before
pumping up to the recommended
tire pressure was cold.
The expression "cold tire"
means that the car
stood idle for 3 hours or
traveled less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in
this 3 hour period.
CAREFULLY
- TPMS
TPMS cannot
warn you about strong
and sudden damage
tires caused by external
factors such as
nails or foreign
objects on the road.
If you feel
car instability,
remove your foot immediately
accelerator pedals,
gradually and with little
press the brake firmly
and slowly drive off the road
to a safe place.
ATTENTION
If the vehicle is equipped
pressure control system
in tires, we recommend
use sealant
HYUNDAI approved. Liquid
sealant may damage
tire pressure sensors.
New car models are becoming increasingly safe and reliable systems equipped with various complexes for ease of use. One of such complexes that provides additional safety when operating various types of vehicles is monitoring tire pressure.
Sensors for new models
As we all know, maintaining exactly the right pressure in the wheels ensures the safest driving, saves fuel consumption, and makes steering easier.
Some advanced models of monitoring systems can not only monitor tire pressure, but also the temperature of the air in the inner tubes. In this article we will look at their main characteristics, causes of malfunctions and installation and dismantling of this system with our own hands.
Such a system can control the following parameters:
- wheel punctures;
- removing the tire from the rim;
- overheating of air in the wheel;
- air etching through the nipple;
- exceeding the maximum permissible tire loads.
The Hyundai Creta tire pressure monitoring system monitors pressure and temperature. The sensors of all wheels are combined into one common monitoring system. All readings are processed in the electronic control unit ECU. It is included in the factory equipment of the on-board computer. All information is displayed on the car display. In more advanced configurations, this data can be duplicated by light signaling and data transfer to a mobile phone.
If the car’s factory equipment does not have pressure sensors installed, you can install them yourself and place a control unit in the cabin; see the photo for more details. Communication between the sensors and the control unit occurs on the 433.92 MHz band via radio transmission. When the battery is discharged, the sensor must be completely replaced.
The sensors are mounted in the Hyundai Creta model through a special adapter, which is rigidly attached to the wheel rim. A cap is already screwed onto this device from the outside. Hyundai pressure sensors are different in that the control system itself can recognize which wheel the signal is coming from, that is, they do not need to be numbered.
The pressure is determined by measuring the tire circumference. On an empty wheel, one revolution of the tire occurs faster than on a normally inflated one. By measuring this difference you can determine the air pressure in the tires. Plus, information from the ABS system is used. The negative side of such a system is that it is impossible to measure the pressure when parked, since the wheel is stationary.
If a drop in tire pressure is detected, the on-board computer will issue warnings:
- in the form of a light signal about a flat tire,
- emergency triangle due to a problem in the car;
- a picture of a car with a spare wheel marked.
It is not possible to disable the pressure sensors in the car yourself, since this system is integrated into the on-board computer. If the sensors are removed from the wheels, the system will issue an alarm and the control unit will put the car into service mode.
To completely disable this option, you need to contact a specialist to reflash the on-board computer. Another option to bypass this system is to provide false information to the on-board computer about the state of the sensors. But this also requires the intervention of a specialist.
If the tire pressure sensor lights up while operating the vehicle, and the wheels are in normal condition, the sensor may be damaged. This can be caused by a number of reasons:
- if the wheel gets into a deep enough pothole and the sensor mounting location is damaged;
- when changing the wheel at a tire shop, the sensor was damaged;
- the battery life has expired;
- the sensor simply failed.
In this case, it is not possible to replace the faulty sensor yourself, since it is necessary to re-align the wheel, which is only possible in specialized workshops. To remove the sensor from the mount, a special tool is used, and it may also be necessary to calibrate and reprogram the sensors. Therefore, there is only one way out - go to a service station.
Hyundai Tussan is equipped with pressure sensors installed on the wheel rims. All sensors are the same. The system recognizes signals from sensors automatically and displays information on the standard head unit. The frequency at which the sensors of this model operate is 433.0 MHz. According to the manufacturer’s calculations, the battery lasts for 7-8 years of operation.
When purchasing a car from a showroom with a set of winter tires, or depending on the season, on the contrary, summer tires, we recommend checking the completeness of the wheels with sensors. Often there are sensors on only one set. In this case, operating the car will be inconvenient due to the constant indication of a TPMS system error, this can be seen in the video.
The sensors provide pressure readings with an accuracy of 0.01 atm. When the car is parked, the sensors are in sleep mode and do not consume energy; activation occurs only while the car is moving. It is also possible to disable this system only by flashing the on-board computer. We discussed this in more detail above.
Sensor for Santa Fe
The main difference between the control system in the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Creta and Tussan is that the sensors are registered with a special program, each in its own place. Therefore, if after repairing the wheels they are swapped, the error symbol lights up on the dashboard. You can disable it by installing the wheels in their places or by reflashing the sensors at an authorized dealer. This procedure takes five minutes and allows you to correctly indicate the location of the sensors.
Santa Fe car owners are complaining about a common glitch in this system. It happens that an error is displayed on the display, but the wheels are all inflated evenly. To eliminate the glitch, you need to inflate the problem wheel to 300 kPa, and then use a pressure gauge to equalize the pressure in all tires. As a rule, for Santa Fe this procedure is quite sufficient and after that the error goes away. Owners of the Hyundai Creta and Tussan did not report such errors.
In general, we can conclude that the Hyundai company is trying to protect car owners as much as possible with a similar tire pressure monitoring system. The Solaris model range is also equipped with similar sensors. The system works and promptly informs the driver about the condition of the wheels. Information is updated every 60 seconds, which allows you to have the most current data.
