Lincoln 2011 Town Car - Manual (Page 164)

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 Possible
cause Customer action required
Solid warning
light Tire(s)
under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure
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
use Your temporary spare tire is in use.
(This includes the optional full-sized
matching wheel and tire). 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
malfunction If your tires are properly inflated and
your spare tire is not in use and the
light remains on, have the system
inspected by your authorized dealer.
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2011 Town Car (tow)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)