Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Tire Pressure Light in Tampa, FL

The tire pressure light on the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid means one or more monitored tires may be at least 25 percent below the pressure shown on the driver's door-jamb placard, or the tire pressure monitoring system may have a fault. The warning appears as a horseshoe-shaped tire outline with an exclamation point inside. A steady light calls for checking tire pressure at the next stop because an underinflated tire wears faster and runs hotter. If the light flashes for about a minute at startup and then remains lit, the system itself may need diagnosis. A complete inspection separates a tire needing air or repair from a sensor that may need replacement.

Courtesy Kia of Brandon in Tampa provides tire pressure light diagnosis for the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, including pressure checks, sensor signal testing, and tire inspections.

What the tire pressure light means on a Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

The tire pressure warning is a horseshoe-shaped tire outline with an exclamation point inside. When it stays steadily illuminated, one or more monitored tires are at least 25 percent below the placard pressure on the driver's door jamb. This can happen after a cold night because tire pressure drops about one psi for every ten degrees. A tire can also look fully inflated while the monitoring system detects a pressure difference. If the light flashes for about a minute after startup and then stays on, the tire pressure monitoring system has a fault, usually involving a sensor whose battery has run down. The pressure should be set at the next stop, since an underinflated tire wears faster and runs hotter.

What the diagnosis covers at Courtesy Kia of Brandon

The service visit includes a pressure check of every monitored tire against the driver's door-jamb placard. Each tire pressure sensor is scanned for its signal and battery status. The inspection also looks for punctures and leaking valve stems, helping distinguish a tire that needs air or repair from a sensor that needs replacement. After sensor or tire work, the system is relearned so the monitoring equipment can recognize the service correctly. Drivers noticing a steady warning, a warning after colder temperatures, or a light that flashes at startup can schedule service at Courtesy Kia of Brandon.

Booking at Courtesy Kia of Brandon

Booking includes a pressure check for every monitored tire, sensor signal and battery testing, inspection for punctures and leaking valve stems, and a system relearn after related tire or sensor work. Drivers can schedule service online with Courtesy Kia of Brandon. The dealership is located at 9205 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619. Call (813) 850-0547 for assistance.