TPMS and How it Can Affect Your Driving in Cumberland, MD

The TPMS is short for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, an electrical system in your Kia that monitors tire pressure. When the tire pressure is not within the acceptable range, the TPMS is designed to alert the driver that the tire pressure is dangerously low or high. Most modern vehicles are equipped with a TPMS. Some vehicles have a TPMS that only sends an alert when the pressure is not within range, while others have a TPMS that displays the real-time tire pressure readings. The TPMS is a handy feature regardless of the type, as overinflation or underinflation can cause safety and handling issues with your Kia vehicle.

Direct vs. Indirect TPMS on Your Kia

A direct TPMS system has sensors on the tires. When the tire pressure goes out of the programmed range, the vehicle’s computer system will trigger an indicator light on the dashboard. An indirect TPMS relies on the sensors of the antilock braking system (ABS) to trigger a warning. At Timbrook Kia, we service Kia vehicles’ direct and indirect TPMS.

What is Included in TPMS Service at Timbrook Kia

The TPMS relies on sensors in the tires for the air pressure readings. In our TPMS service, our technicians will check the sensors to make sure they are in good working condition and are reset. We can also perform TPMS repair, programming, and replacement services at our facility.