Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2011 E-450 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.
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, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

Tire rotation
without sensor
training

On vehicles with different front and rear
tire pressures, the TPMS system must be
retrained following every tire rotation.
Refer to Tire rotation in this chapter.

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2011 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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