2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 258

Tires, Wheels and Loading 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 Solid warning light Possible cause Tire(s) under-inflated Customer action required 1. Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer's recommended 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 turns off. Spare tire in Repair the damaged road wheel/tire use 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 If the tires are properly inflated and malfunction the spare tire is not in use but the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Tire rotation On vehicles with different front and without sensor rear tire pressures, the TPMS must be training retrained following every tire rotation. See Tire rotation in this chapter. 258 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)