Itpms System - Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

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iTPMS SYSTEM

(indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle can be equipped with the
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System) which monitors the
tyre inflation status thanks to wheel
speed sensors.
The system warns the driver if one or
more tyres are flat by switching on the
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warning light on the instrument
panel and a warning message on the
display, along with an acoustic signal.
If one tyre only is flat, the system can
indicate its position: it is in any case
recommended to check the pressure on
all four tyres.
This indication is displayed also when
turning the engine off and on again until
the Reset procedure is carried out.
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RESET PROCEDURE
The iTPMS needs an initial "self-
learning" phase (with length depending
on the driving style and road
conditions) which starts when the Reset
procedure is carried out.
The Reset procedure must be carried
out:
❒ whenever the tyre pressure is
modified;
❒ when even only one tyre is changed;
❒ when tyres are rotated/inverted;
❒ when the space-saver wheel is fitted.
Before carrying out the Reset, inflate
the tyres to the rated pressure values
specified in the inflation pressure table
(see "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications").
If Reset is not carried out, in all above
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cases, the warning light may give
false indications on one or more tyres.
Setup (see paragraph "Multifunctional
display" in this chapter"): when reset is
complete, the display will show a
message stating that the self-learning
procedure has been started.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the road
surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced
roads) the signalling may be delayed.
Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of the
automatic quick tyre repair kit, fitting
snow chains, fitting different tyres on
the axles) the system may give false
indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated,
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warning light flashes for about 75
seconds and then is continuously on; at
the same time, the display shows a
dedicated message.
This indication is displayed also after the
engine has been switched off and then
on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.