Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the Kia Soul and tire inspection
- In the assistance mode on the cluster, you can check the tire pressure.
- After driving for half a minute, tire pressure is shown.
- When the car is stopped and the tire pressure is not visible, the message “Drive to show” appears.
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What does the Kia Soul’s tire pressure light mean?
You might be wondering where the TPMS reset button is if you have a Kia Soul and the tire pressure light has turned on. Do not be alarmed; we are here to assist. We’ll demonstrate where to find and how to use the reset button in this blog post. For more details, continue reading!
The Kia TPMS button is situated next to the horn, to the right of the steering wheel. You must hold down the button for roughly five seconds in order to reset the system. Release the button once the light has gone out. Your TPMS has now been successfully reset.
One of the best tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on the market is included with the Kia Soul. When the pressure in one or more of your tires drops below the acceptable level, this device will notify you.
How can I check the tire pressure on my car?
determining tire pressure
- Remove the cap covering the tire’s air valve, and store it safely away.
- For a few seconds, firmly press the tire gauge against the exposed valve stem.
- Check the air pressure display.
- Compare this value to the tire pressure that is advised.
- Change the air valve cap on the tire.
How does a Kia Soul low tire pressure light appear?
When one or more of your vehicle’s tires lose pressure below the recommended level set by the manufacturer, this horseshoe-shaped indicator turns on. The tire pressure warning light ought to go out after adding air to the low tire or tires.
The workings of the Kia Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Kia vehicles are equipped with TPMS, or tire pressure monitoring systems, which may detect low tire pressure in any of the car’s four tires and issue an alert. According to the table below, a TPMS from one of two manufacturers is installed as a component of the valve assembly in every Kia vehicle.
The tire pressure monitor ECU/receiver receives the data from the sensor, which detects the pressure and temperature inside the tire, together with the TPMS’s distinctive ID.
If the TPMS ID is stored with the ECU, the placard pressure is checked with it, and if there is a pressure difference, a warning light is illuminated on the dash-mounted display.
How can the tire pressure light on a Kia Soul be turned off?
Driving at or above 50 mph for roughly 10 minutes will reset the sensor. When you start the car again after that, it should be reset. Turn the ignition off, then without starting the engine, turn the key to the “On position. When the tire pressure light starts to blink three times, hold down the TPMS reset button.
How do you reset the Kia’s tire pressure indicator?
Turn the key to the “On” position before getting inside your automobile, but don’t let the engine run. When the tire pressure light blinks three times, release the button while still holding down the TPMS reset button. Start the car next, and the sensor should refresh after 20 minutes.
Which tire is low, and how do you know?
Do not freak out if you forgot your pressure gauge at home. You can also use your hands to check the pressure in your tires.
Put your hand on the tire and push down. Low tire pressure will result in a soft, mushy tire. The tire is overinflated if it feels like rock and you cannot apply any pressure to it at all.
Keep your touch on the tire and pump air into it if it seems too low. To feel the tire pressure, keep pushing down. If the tire is initially overinflated, gradually let some air out while checking for softness along the way. You need to be able to gently press into the tire.
Where does the PSI read on the tire?
Knowing the proper tire pressure for your vehicle is crucial since it affects both your safety and the overall performance of your vehicle.
The type of tire you need, the type of vehicle you have, its intended use, and other factors all affect how much air pressure you need in your tires.
Tire air pressure is expressed in PSI, or pounds per square inch. Both inside your automobile and on the tire’s sidewall, you can find the pressure in your tires.
How to check your car’s tires for the proper pressure
The manufacturer’s ideal or suggested tire pressure for your vehicle may be listed in your owner’s handbook or on a label in the door jam. Some auto models even affix the decals to the fuel door, console, or trunk lid. For best results, search for a sign like the one in the example in the photo below on the inside of the driver’s door.
How to determine the recommended tire pressure on your tires’ sidewalls
You might have spotted the words “Max. Press. 35 PSI” somewhere on the sidewall of your tire, just below the large, strong lettering of the manufacturer, for instance (pounds per square inch).
You may determine the maximum cold pressure required for your tire to bear its maximum weight using that value.
According to Rod Tate, owner of Stafford, Texas’ highly regarded Colony One Auto Center, most average tires need between 32 and 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) of air.
Large vehicles need tires that are substantially larger, between 50 and 60 PSI. Heavy-duty automobiles can ascend much more. As an illustration, the tire in the image below needs 41 pounds per square inch of air.
However, since almost all vehicle manufacturers recommend lower tire inflation pressures than the tires’ maximum pressure, the maximum pressure of the tire may not always be the best pressure for every vehicle on which it can be used.
Instead of using the maximum pressure, you should should stick to the recommended pressure that is printed either within your automobile or in the manual. I’ll explain why in the part that follows.