2009 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 190

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 Customer Action Required 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 Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the in use 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. If your tires are properly inflated and your TPMS malfunc- spare tire is not in use and the light remains tion ON, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Tire(s) underinflated 190 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)