Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Sensor Learning Operation - Ford F-MAX User Manual

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Trip Computer
You shall ensure that the tire pressure
are correct even if the tire pressure low
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warning lamp is not lit.
The tire pressure and temperature
monitoring system is equipped with a
system fault indicator to warn you when
the system does not operate correctly. The
function of the fault indicator and the tire
pressure low warning lamp is common.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the warning lamp shall fl ash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. If the
malfunction is resumed, this is repeated
whenever you turn the ignition on.
System has detected a malfunction that
requires servicing. If the fault indicator
is lit, the system may not be able to
detect or indicate a low tire pressure.
Fault may be caused by many reasons
such as installation of spare tires or rims
that prevent the correct operation of the
system.
Always check for tire pressure monitoring
system fault warning aft er replacing one or
more tires or rims on your vehicle.
Ensure that the spare tires or rims installed
allow correct operation of the system.
With Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Replacement of Tires
Always have your tires inspected. We
recommend you to contact an authorized
service station.
CAUTION
Note: Each road wheel and tire is installed
with a tire pressure sensor inside the
groove of the wheel and tire assembly.
Pressure sensor is installed to the valve
body. Tire covers the pressure sensor and
it is not possible to see the sensor without
removing the tire. Be careful to prevent
damage to the sensor while replacing the
tire.
Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
System measures the pressure and
temperature values on six tires at two
axles and sends these values to the
vehicle.
System detects the low pressure as
signifi cantly lower than the correct
infl ation pressure and the warning lamp is
illuminated. Infl ate the tires to the correct
pressure.
An information message is displayed on
the indicator when the system detects a
high, low and excessively low tire pressure
and a high tire temperature
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WARNING
While the tires are infl ating the system
may not react immediately to the air
added to the tires.

Sensor Learning Operation

Sensors may be used aft er performing
a learning operation when the tires are
replaced, when a new a sensor is used
and/or when their position on the vehicle
are changed.
Select the location of the tire to be
relearned aft er entering the TPMS "Tire
Pressure Sensor Learning" under the
"Maintenance" menu in the instrument
panel, and keep the OK key pressed.
Sensor is activated by increasing/
decreasing the air pressure of the relevant
tire when the message indicating that
the sensor learning operation is started
is displayed. A message indicating that
the operation is completely successfully
is displayed on the screen. Then the
new sensor is learned and its location is
specifi ed.
Spare tire does not have a sensor at
this moment, and the following label is
attached to the tire.