What to do in an emergency
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped
vehicle has been equipped with a tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicate when the system is not
that illuminates a low tire pressure operating properly. The TPMS mal-
telltale when one or more of your function indicator is combined with
tires is significantly under-inflated. the low tire pressure telltale. When
Accordingly, when the low tire pres- the system detects a malfunction,
sure telltale illuminates, you should the telltale will flash for approximate-
stop and check your tires as soon as ly one minute and then remain con-
possible, and inflate them to the tinuously illuminated. This sequence
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- will continue upon subsequent vehi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tire to overheat and can lead to tire tion exists.
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 con-
trol resulting in an accident.
Each tire should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
failure.
When the malfunction indicator is illu-
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi- minated, the system may not be able
ciency and tire tread life, and may to detect or signal low tire pressure
affect the vehicle’s handling and as intended.TPMS malfunctions may
stopping ability.
occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-
cle that prevent the TPMS from func-
tioning properly.
size than the size indicated on the Please note that the TPMS is not a
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres- substitute for proper tire mainte-
sure label, you should determine the nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
proper tire inflation pressure for bility to maintain correct tire pres-
those tires.)
sure, even if under-inflation has not Always check the TPMS malfunction
reached the level to trigger illumina- telltale after replacing one or more
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure tires or wheels on your vehicle to
telltale.
ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
6-10
| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Ioniq Manuals |
|---|---|
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Ioniq |
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)