2002 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 255
2002 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Maintenance and care Do not replace your tires with "high performance" tires or larger size tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with a warning message indicating when tire pressure is severely low or high. This system is a supplement to normal tire maintenance including regular manual inspections. The device will inform the operator of severe low or high inflation pressures, but may not illuminate for less severe discrepancies in inflation pressure. The system uses radio-frequency pressure sensors to monitor the tire pressure on all tires including the spare. The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the receiver module located in the vehicle. The receiver module then transmits the status to the message center. For more tire warning information, refer to the Message Center in the Driver controls chapter. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see Checking the tire pressure in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure and the potential for personal injury. 255