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Low tire
pressure
warning
lightPossible
causeCustomer action required
Flashing
warning lightSpare
tire in
useYour 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 func-
tions under these conditions, refer toWhen
your temporary spare tire is installedin
this section.
TPMS
malfunc-
tionIf your tires are properly inflated and your
spare tire is not in use and the TPMS warn-
ing 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
under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
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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 (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
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.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
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easy access/easyout
feature .....................................156
front seats .......................151, 154
heated ......................................161
memory seat ...................134, 155
Second-row power fold seat ....158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................140
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................141
Servicing your vehicle ..............329
Setting the clock .........................49
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............191
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........303
Spark plugs, specifications ......363,
367
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................364
Speed control ..............................95
Starting your vehicle ........243–245
jump starting ..........................307
push button start system .......246
Steering wheel
controls ....................................105
tilting .........................................89
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................89
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....226
Tires ...........................211–212, 300
alignment ................................219
care ..........................................215changing ..........................300, 303
checking the pressure ............215
inflating ...................................213
label .........................................225
replacing ..................................217
rotating ....................................219
safety practices .......................218
sidewall information ...............220
snow tires and chains ............230
spare tire .........................300, 303
terminology .............................212
tire grades ...............................212
treadwear ........................211, 216
Touchscreen features
(climate) ......................................69
Towing .......................................238
recreational towing .................242
trailer towing ..........................238
wrecker ....................................311
Transmission .............................260
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....258
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
lubricant specifications ..........364
Turn signal ..................................79
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................108
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................368
Vehicle loading ..........................231
Ventilating your vehicle ...........248
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