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Summary of Contents for FOBO Tire
- Page 1 FOBO Tire User Manual Version 1.1 (for iOS7.1 and Android 4.30 & above) P a g e...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tire Sensor unit Sensor lock nuts & wrench 5 Start to use FOBO Tire Installing FOBO Tire app Installing FOBO Tire In-car unit and sensors Setting up multiple users Tire rotation Disable sensor and Replace new sensor Transfer FOBO Tire to another user 6 FOBO Tire Alert Messages 7 In-Car unit audio &... -
Page 3: Introduction
With FOBO Tire, you will get an alert as soon as the tire pressure drops below a certain pre-set level, even when the car ignition is switched off. You will be alerted if you are within Bluetooth range (~30m). - Page 4 The sensors will measure tire pressure of each tire and transmit via Bluetooth to the in-car unit. In case of any problem, the in- car unit will produce alert sound to notify user of any problem. In-car unit also comes with LEDs to show position of the problematic tire.
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Page 5: Importance Of Tire Care
That’s when the car may spin out of control when driving on wet road. What is the optimum tire pressure? There are a lot of information about this subject in internet forums and web articles. A quick guide for better understanding of tire pressure below: 1) Car manufacturers recommend the optimum tire pressure for their car models. -
Page 6: Description Of Fobo Tire
In-Car unit whether it is sleeping or in operational mode. During tire alert: When there is a tire alert, short press side button to silent the alert. After silencing the alert, a short press again will reproduce the tire alert once. - Page 7 The In-Car unit is designed to be placed anywhere inside the car, please do not remove from inside the car. FOBO Tire system requires the In-Car unit to remain inside the car in order to be fully functional as a system. Note that In-Car unit is not water-proof. Best location to place the In-Car unit will be to affix it on the lower dashboard position but away from direct sunlight.
- Page 8 In case user does not hear this tone when start moving the car, please check the state of the In-Car unit by short pressing the side button once. If you hear “daaaa” tone that means the In-Car is in sleep mode unable to wake up. You can change the detection sensitivity in the Car Setting ->...
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Page 9: Tire Sensor Unit
A missing sensor or damaged sensor can be replaced easily using the replacing sensor procedure. In the app screen, click on the tire position that needs to be replaced for 5 seconds. An instruction message will guide you to install the new sensor. Individual replacement sensor is available for purchase from www.my-fobo.com. -
Page 10: Sensor Lock Nuts & Wrench
(gasoline, engine oil, car wash shampoo, etc). In order to use the lock nuts, first install the lock nut to the tire valve (with the bump facing tire rim). Screw in all the way down to make way for the sensor unit. Next, screw in the sensor unit until it is reasonably tight. - Page 11 Steps to use FOBO Tire Lock Nut and wrench 11 | P a g e...
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Page 12: Start To Use Fobo Tire
5 Start to use FOBO Tire Installing FOBO Tire app You are required to have smart phone with Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart) capability in order to use FOBO Tire. Follow the steps below to install your FOBO Tire: Step 1: Download FOBO Tire app to your smart phone ... -
Page 13: Installing Fobo Tire In-Car Unit And Sensors
4) Click “Done” on the top right hand corner of the screen. 5) Next, you will be prompted to install the tire sensors. Screw in the FOBO Tire sensor to your Front-Right tire. Make sure your smart phone is nearby or touching the sensor to detect signal from the sensor unit. -
Page 14: Setting Up Multiple Users
FOBO Tire is easy to share with your family members and friends. You can share FOBO Tire with up to 100 users. All that is required is to key in the other user’s e- mail address in the FOBO Tire app Setting screen. Please ensure good internet connection for FOBO Tire app to connect to the cloud. -
Page 15: Tire Rotation
1 & 2 for rear right, rear left and front left tires. Tire rotation is complete You are now ready to use FOBO Tire with the new tire positions. You can perform tire rotation as often as you want. - Page 16 In case you do not hear a “Beep” after more than one minute, you may remove the batteries from back of In-Car unit and re-sit the batteries to reset the unit. Then select “Release In-Car unit” and repeat the procedure in above paragraph. 16 | P a g e...
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Page 17: Fobo Tire Alert Messages
FOBO Tire sensors due to the air cooling effect on the tire valve when the car is moving. It is extremely dangerous to drive when you get this alert message. - Page 18 If you find the reminder is too frequent, you may want to check your tire for any leakage. Note that drastic temperature drop may also cause tire pressure drop.
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Page 19: In-Car Unit Audio & Led Alerts
In-Car unit side button once. In case you have forgotten the location of the problematic tire, you can short press the side button another time to re-produce the alert one time. -
Page 20: Replacing Battery
INCONVENIENCE. 9 Replacing Battery The coin cell battery (CR2032) used in FOBO Tire sensors could last up to two years on normal operation. Similarly the AA battery used in FOBO Tire In-car unit could last up to two years on normal operation. Operating in extreme cold temperatures may reduce battery operating life for both sensors and In-car unit. -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide
Make sure the sensor is screwed onto a tire valve with pressure above 100kPa o Try unscrew the sensor from tire valve, screw it back and try again o Make sure the battery is installed correctly with battery “+” on top. -
Page 22: Fobo Tire Specifications
Try to reset the Bluetooth manager of your smart phone (for iOS: Settings-> Bluetooth-> OFF->ON). At times the Bluetooth manager may be disrupted which may require manual reset. 11 FOBO Tire Specifications Bluetooth: v4.0 Supported profiles: GAP, GATT attributes, Device Information Service, Proximity Reporter, Battery Service ... -
Page 23: Warning
12 Warning Take note that FOBO Tire is not meant to function as anti-accident or anti-injury device. FOBO Tire is not a substitute for safe tire maintenance practices. Please take full responsibility of your own safety while driving. And continue to send your car for regular tire check and maintenance. -
Page 24: Regulatory Information
13 Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 25 Hereby, Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn. Bhd. declares that this Bluetooth device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provision of Directive 1999/5/EC. Caution: Changes or modifications to this FOBO device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate it. 25 |...
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Page 26: Intellectual Properties
Proximity (PXP) Device Information Service (DIS) Bluetooth Wireless Interoperability: This FOBO device is designed to be interoperating with all Bluetooth wireless products that support compatible profiles and roles including: Bluetooth core technology v4.0 Bluetooth master and slave roles 14 Intellectual Properties ™... -
Page 27: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
Salutica for use with the FOBO products or any damage to the FOBO products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use; 4) damage caused by (a) accident, fire, misuse, neglect, unusual physical or electrical stress, or modification; (b) improper or unauthorized installation, wiring, repair, testing or (c) use of the product outside Salutica’s published guidelines;... - Page 28 CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL SALUTICA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE FOBO TIRE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.