2011 Ford Fiesta Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 219

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 Flashing warning light Tire(s) 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure under-inflated 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 Your temporary spare tire is in use. 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 If your tires are properly inflated and malfunction your spare tire is not in use and the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Spare tire in Your temporary spare tire is in use. 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 installed in this section. TPMS If your tires are properly inflated and malfunction your spare tire is not in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 219 2011 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)