Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Tire Pressure Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SENSOR TRAINING
NOTE: If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, the sensors will go into a "sleep mode" to conserve battery power. It will be
necessary to wake them up so they will transmit the latest tire pressure information to the smart junction box (SJB). See See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation.
NOTE: The tire pressure monitoring system is not affected by wheel and tire rotation.
NOTE: The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency noise and at least 1 meter (3
feet) away from other vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).Radio frequency noise is generated by electrical motor and
appliance operation, cellular telephones and remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment. If a sensor does not respond to
the special tool, attempt to activate the same sensor with the special tool. If the sensor still does not respond, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at
least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same sensor again.
NOTE: The smart junction box (SJB) has a 2-minute time limit between sensor responses. If the SJB does not recognize any 1 of the 4 tire pressure
sensors during this time limit, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display TIRES NOT TRAINED - REPEAT and the
entire procedure must be repeated.
NOTE: A new tire pressure sensor is shipped in an OFF mode (or battery saver mode) and must be turned ON before it can be trained. To turn the
sensor ON, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure and wait at least 2 minutes, then continue with the sensor training procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute
between each key cycle.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute
between each key cycle.
6. Place the activation tool on the LF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Press and release the test button on the special tool.
The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the smart junction box (SJB).
The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if train mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center displays
"TRAIN LF TIRE", place the SST 204-363 on the LF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. The horn will sound briefly to
indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the smart junction box (SJB).
NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the SST 204-363 must remain in place 180 degrees from the
valve stem.
