Courtesy Kia of Brandon
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Tire Pressure Light
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Tire Pressure Light service at Courtesy Kia of Brandon in Tampa, FL
Frequently asked questions
On a Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, the tire pressure light means one or more monitored tires are at least 25 percent below the placard pressure, or the monitoring system has a fault when the light flashes at startup and stays on.
Courtesy Kia of Brandon in Tampa, FL, provides tire pressure light diagnosis for Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid models across all model years. The visit checks each tire, pressure sensor, and related signal so the condition can be separated into a tire that needs air or repair and a sensor that needs attention.
What the tire pressure light means on a Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The warning is a horseshoe-shaped tire outline with an exclamation point inside. When it stays steadily lit, one or more monitored tires are at least 25 percent below the pressure shown on the placard inside the driver's door jamb. This can happen after a cold night because tire pressure drops about one psi for every ten degrees. An underinflated tire wears faster and runs hotter, so its pressure should be set at the next stop.
If the light flashes for about a minute at startup and then stays on, the tire pressure monitoring system itself has a fault, usually involving a sensor whose battery has run down. A light that remains on even when the tires look fully inflated also calls for a pressure and sensor check.
What the diagnosis covers at Courtesy Kia of Brandon
The tire pressure light service begins with a pressure check of every monitored tire against the placard on the driver's door jamb. Each tire pressure sensor's signal and battery status are scanned to distinguish a low tire from a monitoring-system concern.
The inspection also looks for punctures and leaking valve stems. After any sensor or tire work, the system is relearned so the vehicle can recognize the serviced components. To have the warning evaluated, schedule service at Courtesy Kia of Brandon.
Booking at Courtesy Kia of Brandon
The visit includes pressure readings for every monitored tire, sensor signal and battery checks, an inspection for punctures and leaking valve stems, and a system relearn after tire or sensor work. Drivers can schedule service online or contact Courtesy Kia of Brandon at 813-850-0547.
Courtesy Kia of Brandon is located at 9205 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619.