FORD 2011 Fiesta v.3 - Manual (Page 219)

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.
Flashing warning
light Spare tire in
use Your temporary spare tire is in use.
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,
contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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2011 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)