Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2009 Escape v.1 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, have the system
inspected by your authorized dealer.

2009 Escape (204)
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