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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.

2007 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

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