Lincoln 2008 MKX, Owner'S Manual

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To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your
vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Changing tires with TPMS
in this section.
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. Check your tire pressure to
ensure tires are properly inflated;
refer to
Inflating your tires in
this chapter.
2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended
inflation 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 will
turn OFF.
Spare tire in
use Your temporary spare tire is 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 your tires are properly inflated
and your spare tire is not in use
and the light remains ON, have the
system inspected by your
authorized dealer.
2008 MKX (mkx)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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