2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID TPMS

Low tire pressure
warning lightPossible cause Customer action required
Flashing warning
lightSpare 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 installedin this section.
TPMS
malfunctionIf 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.
When inflating your tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the tire pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the
light to turn off after you have filled your tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
How temperature affects your tire pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors tire pressure in
each pneumatic tire. While driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi
(14 to 28 kPa) from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi
(21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This lower
pressure value may be detected by the TPMS as being significantly lower
than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the TPMS warning
for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is on, visually
check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more tires are flat,
repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is
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The components are coded as follows:
Relay Location Relay Type Function
1 — Not used
2 — Not used
3 High current
microBlower motor
4 High current
microRear window defogger
5 High current
microPowertrain control module
6 High current
microVacuum pump cut-off
7 Solid state Vacuum pump
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
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T
Tilt steering wheel ......................87
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....196
Tires ...........................181–182, 246
alignment ................................189
care ..........................................185
changing ..................................246
checking the pressure ............185
inflating ...................................183
label .........................................195
replacing ..................................187
rotating ....................................189
safety practices .......................188
sidewall information ...............190
snow tires and chains ............201
spare tire .................................247
terminology .............................182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ........................181, 186
Towing .......................................207
recreational towing .................207
trailer towing ..........................207
wrecker ....................................258
Transmission .............................223
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....221
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................300fluid, refill capacities ..............302
lubricant specifications ..........302
Trunk .........................................107
remote release ................101, 110
Turn signal ..................................80
U
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................305
Vehicle loading ..........................201
Ventilating your vehicle ...........212
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................277
Water, Driving through .............235
Windows
power .........................................93
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................86
checking and adding fluid .....277
replacing wiper blades ...........277
Wrecker towing .........................258
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