Tire Monitoring System: Description and Operation

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM





System Components

System Description
TRANSMITTER





A sensor-transmitter integrated with a valve is installed on a wheel, and transmits a detected air pressure signal in the form of a radio wave.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER





Receives the air pressure signal transmitted by the transmitter in each wheel.

BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)





Reads the air pressure signal received by the remote keyless entry receiver, and controls the warning lamp and the buzzer operations as shown. It also has a judgement function to detect a system malfunction.

WARNING LAMP AND BUZZER








Indicates low tire pressure or system malfunction.