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System Description

System Description
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)





The BCM is shown with the lower instrument panel LH removed. The BCM reads the air pressure signal received by the remote keyless entry receiver, and controls the low tire pressure warning lamp as shown below. It also has a self-diagnosis function to detect a system malfunction.





TRANSMITTER





A sensor-transmitter integrated with a valve is installed in each wheel, and transmits a detected air pressure signal in the form of a radio wave. The radio signal is received by the remote keyless entry receiver.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER





The remote keyless entry receiver is shown with the instrument panel RH removed. The remote keyless entry receiver receives the air pressure signal transmitted by the transmitter in each wheel.

COMBINATION METER





The combination meter receives tire pressure status from the BCM using CAN communication. When a low tire pressure condition is sensed by the BCM, the combination meter low tire pressure warning lamp is activated.

DISPLAY UNIT





Displays the air pressure of each tire.
^ After the ignition switch is turned on, the pressure values will not be displayed until the data of each wheel is received.