Maintenance and care
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 Cen ter in the
Driver con trols 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:
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must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
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 Checkin g the
tir e pr essu re in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tire
pressure could increase the risk of tire failure and the potential for
personal injury.
Cha ngin g tir es wit h TPMS
It is recommended that you always
have your tires serviced by a dealer
or qualified technician. Each tir e is
equ ippe d wit h a tir e pr essu re
se nsor mou nted on the whe el
inside the tir e be hin d the valve
st em. The tir e pr essu re se nsor
mu st be unbolt ed fr om the whe el pr ior to tir e remova l. The
se nsor can be remove d by loose ning the nut at the valve st em.
Failu re to remove the se nsor ma y da ma ge it . The rubber grommet
(
washer) between the wheel and the tire pressure sensor needs to be
replaced when any tire is changed to minimize air leaks.
The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using
a tire gauge, refer to Checkin g the tir e pr essu re in this chapter.
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, using snow tires or traction
devices may be necessary. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved
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