Ford 2012 F-150, Owner'S Manual

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When you believe your system is not operating properly
The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you
when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is
no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the
following chart for information concerning your tire pressure monitoring
system:
Low tire
pressure
warning light Possible
cause Customer action required
Solid warning
light Tire(s)
under-inflated 1. Make sure tires are at the proper
pressure. See
Inflating your tires
in
this chapter.
2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended
pressure as shown on the Tire Label
(located on the edge of driver’s door
or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be
driven for at least two minutes over
20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.
Spare tire in
use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire
and reinstall it on the vehicle to
restore system functionality. For a
description on how the system
functions, refer to
When your
temporary spare tire is installed in
this section.
TPMS
malfunction If the tires are properly inflated and
the spare tire is not in use but the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire rotation
without sensor
training On vehicles with different front and
rear tire pressures, the TPMS must be
retrained following every tire rotation.
See
Tire rotation in this chapter.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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