Canada - Tire Monitoring System - TPMS Activation

GENERAL INFORMATION
TSB3484

Title:
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
ACTIVATION AND INITIALIZATION

Models:
'11 tC

September 17, 2010

INTRODUCTION:

The 2011 model year Scion tC is equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System [TPWS] Each tire (except the spare tire] has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU.

During Pre-Delivery Service [PDS], the Tire Pressure Warning System must be initialized by following the initialization procedure in this TSB.

APPLICABILITY:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

REFERENCE:

^ After cycling the ignition to the "IG-ON" position, the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light will blink for 1 minute and then remain illuminated until all the tire pressure warning valves/sensors are activated.

^ The Diagnostic Trouble Codes listed below may be stored in the TPWS ECU until the the tire pressure warning valves/sensors are activated.

^ The DTCs will automatically clear when the tire pressure warning valves/sensors are activated.

ACTIVATION PROCEDURE: