Ford Escape: Changing tires with a TPMS
Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire/wheel cavity. The pressure sensor is attached to the valve stem. The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed. Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor.
It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer.
The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf ...
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road
tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tire
pressure warning light will turn on if the tire press ...
See also:
Connecting external devices
Sockets for auxiliary devices in the storage compartment between the front
seats
An auxiliary device, such as an iPodВ® or MP3
player can be connected to the audio system
via one of the socke ...
Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupantclassification
system
■ Adult*1
■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4
■ Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a ...
