Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2011 Crown Victoria v.2 User 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. 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.
(This includes the optional full-sized
matching wheel and tire). 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.
Flashing warning
light
Spare tire in
use
Your temporary spare tire is in use.
(This includes the optional full-sized
matching wheel and tire). Repair the
damaged road wheel and re-mount it on
the vehicle to restore system
functionality. For a description of how
the system functions under these
conditions, 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
TPMS warning light still flashes, have
the system inspected by your
authorized dealer.
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