BENDIX SmarTire BT36

SmarTire
®
by Bendix CVS Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
BT36 Low-Frequency (LF) Maintenance Hand Tool
INTRODUCTION
The SmarTire
®
by Bendix CVS Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) consists of a tire pressure sensor inside
each tire that transmits Radio Frequency (RF) signals
containing a unique Identication Number (ID #), actual
tire pressure, temperature, and sensor battery condition
to an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) attached to the
vehicle’s J1939 communication bus. This ECU receives
and interprets the RF signal(s) from the sensor and warns
the driver of an abnormal tire condition.
It is important that the ECU is programmed correctly with
each sensor location on the vehicle so it can indicate to
the driver which tire has the incorrect pressure and/or
excessive temperature. Each time the tires are serviced
or rotated, the ECU must relearn the current position of
each tire pressure sensor and tire and wheel assembly.
The BT36 Low-Frequency (LF) maintenance hand tool
is used to facilitate this learning process. It can also be
used as an electronic pressure gauge to measure the
current pressure and temperature of any tire on a vehicle
equipped with Bendix TPMS sensors.
Figure 1 – SmarTire
®
by Bendix CVS TPMS BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool
OPERATION
Turning on the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool
See Figure 1. Press the button to turn on the tool.
The initial splash screen will display the current software
version. Please make a note of this software version
before calling technical support.
Using the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool
See Figure 2 for the menu displayed after the initial splash
screen.
Figure 2 – TPMS Menu

BENDIX SmarTire BT36 Specifications

General

Brand	BENDIX
Model	SmarTire BT36
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to SmarTire TPMS

Operating the BT36 Maintenance Hand Tool

Turning on the Tool

Instructions for powering on the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool and viewing the initial splash screen.

Navigating the TPMS Menu

Overview of the main menu displayed after the initial splash screen on the BT36 tool.

Using the Initiate and Learn Modes

LF Initiate Functionality

Retrieves current pressure, temperature, and battery status from a sensor.

LF Learn Functionality

Learns the sensor ID number into the TPMS Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Advanced Tool Operations

Checking Battery Level

How to display the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool's current battery charge level.

Managing Tool Settings

Guide to adjusting options like LF Power, Units, Buzzer, Contrast, and Auto Off.

Charging the BT36 Tool

Instructions for charging the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool when its battery level is low.

Updating Tool Software

Steps to update the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool to the latest software version.

Programming TPMS Sensor IDs

TPMS ECU Sensor ID Update

Steps to update sensor ID numbers in a TPMS ECU using the tool and diagnostic software.

Product Warranty and Support

One-Year Limited Warranty Terms

Details the manufacturer's warranty coverage for material and workmanship for one year.

Obtaining Warranty Support and Service

Steps and contact information for initiating a warranty claim or seeking technical assistance.