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FOBO TIRE LITE User Manual

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FOBO TIRE LITE
User Manual
v.1.0.0
(For iOS 13 and Android 6.0 or later)
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  • Page 1 FOBO TIRE LITE User Manual v.1.0.0 (For iOS 13 and Android 6.0 or later)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing FOBO TIRE LITE Sensors Setting Up Multiple Users (FOBO Share) Disable and Enable Sensor Release and Install Sensor Swap and Rotate Sensor Transfer FOBO TIRE LITE to Another User Gauge Pressure Off-Road Mode 5.10 Tire Inflation / Deflation 5.11 Reference Pressure 5.12 Overlay Services (Android Only)
  • Page 3 6.5 Pressure Too High 6.6 Temperature Too High 6.7 Signal Low or Sensor Missing 6.8 Pressure Drop Too Fast Replacing Battery Trouble-shooting Guide FOBO TIRE LITE Specifications Warning Regulatory Information Intellectual Properties Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 13.1 Warranty 13.2 Disclaimer 13.3 Limitation of Liability...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    With FOBO TIRE LITE, 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 as long as you are within Bluetooth range (~30m).

  • Page 5: Importance Of Tire Care

    FOBO TIRE LITE on their own smart phone immediately. FOBO TIRE LITE consists of 4 tire sensors. Replace your tire valve caps with the sensors. The sensors will measure tire pressure of each tire and transmit via Bluetooth to your smartphone.
  • Page 6 wear. Gas mileage will also be affected due to additional rolling resistance when driving with underinflated tires. You would also experience a significant loss of steering precision and cornering stability. Significantly under-inflated tires will also be less effective in resisting hydroplaning. On the other hand, an overinflated tire will cause accelerated wear on the centre portion of the tire resulting in uneven tire wear.

  • Page 7: Product Description Of Fobo Tire Lite

    As a corollary, a tire with a FOBO reading of, say 40 psi at an altitude of 5000ft, will read the same 40 psi when driven to sea-level, given a constant...
  • Page 8 Prior to installing a sensor, user need to remove the battery tab from a sensor. Tire position is indicated on the battery tab. FOBO TIRE LITE sensor units are designed to be robust and operate reliably 24x7 to provide tire information around the clock. It is designed to be water proof (IP57) and by our special use of custom engineering plastics, it will be able to withstand road salts or other common automotive chemicals (petrol, engine oil, car wash shampoo, etc.).

  • Page 9: Sensor Lock Nuts & Wrench

    Sensor Lock Nuts and Wrench FOBO TIRE LITE sensors are tied to a FOBO account; sensors are pre- installed from the factory. They are not re-usable or transferable without the owner releasing them from his / her FOBO account. This is a theft deterrent feature to discourage theft.
  • Page 10 5 thread counts. It is recommended to apply some soap water (on the tire valve installed with FOBO TIRE LITE sensor) after installing a sensor to check for any leakage. Step by Step Diagram How to Use FOBO TIRE LITE...

  • Page 12: Using Fobo Tire Lite

    Step 1: Download FOBO TPMS app onto your smartphone. • For iPhone users, download from Apple’s App Store. • For Android users, download from Google Play store. • Search for “FOBO TPMS”. Step 2: Launch FOBO TPMS app and sign in using Google or your personal email address.
  • Page 13 • If you do not receive any email (to reset password) from FOBO Admin after 15 minutes (with a good Internet connection), please write in to fobo@salutica.com.my. FOBO representative will be in touch with you...

  • Page 14: Installing Fobo Tire Lite Sensors

    IMPORTANT: FOBO TIRE LITE sensors are locked to your FOBO account as an anti- theft deterrent. Stolen sensors cannot be used by anyone else other than the FOBO account owner. Location service is required to be enabled for the FOBO TPMS app (FOBO TPMS app does not use the GPS function to track your location).
  • Page 15 Follow the steps below to pair FOBO TIRE LITE sensor to your smartphone: 1) Turn on your smartphone’s Bluetooth and Internet connection. 2) Open the FOBO TPMS app. 3) Allow all the permissions when prompted by the app. 4) Press on the plus “+” button on the FOBO TPMS app “Home” page.
  • Page 16 7) Product installations: a. QR Code Installation (FOBO TIRE LITE) Select the “FOBO TIRE LITE” product and it will lead you to a page that will open your device’s Camera. You will be asked to scan a QR Code image located on the product box to install all 4...
  • Page 17 8) After installation is successful, the app will show this page as shown below. 9) Under the Profile Name section - Tap on the camera icon and choose from the provided options to set up an image for your car profile (optional).
  • Page 18 11) Sensors are linked to a QR Code image (FOBO TIRE LITE) from the factory, each sensor is inserted with a battery tab. Unscrew the sensor cover, remove battery tab and install sensor on the tire position as indicated on the battery tab. Perform this with one sensor at a time,...
  • Page 19 Knob Cover CR1632 Battery Battery Tab Tire Position...
  • Page 20 FOBO sensor or the valve stem itself might become damaged. This can cause the FOBO to provide improper readings or might cause a loss of air pressure.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Multiple Users (Fobo Share)

    You can share your profile with up to 100 users by using the app’s FOBO Share function. All that is required is that these other persons download the FOBO TPMS app (they will also need an iOS / Android smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 that is running on iOS 13 and...
  • Page 22 FOBO TPMS profile using their smartphones. They can only view the readings. At the FOBO TPMS app “Home” page, a shared car profile will depict a “FOBO Share” logo to distinguish a shared car from your...

  • Page 24: Disable And Enable Sensor

    Disable and Enable Sensor You may want to disable a sensor in the app due to physically missing sensor or damaged sensor. Disabling and releasing the missing or damaged sensor in the app will stop monitoring the sensor. To Disable a Sensor: 1) Long press on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to disable.

  • Page 25: Release And Install Sensor

    Release and Install Sensor To Release a Sensor: 1) Long press on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to release. 2) Press on the “Release” option. 3) Press “Confirm” to proceed with the action. Note: Please ensure you are connected to the Internet otherwise app will not perform the action and it will display an error message.
  • Page 26 To Install a Sensor: 1) Long press on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to install. This would be the box with the text “Not Installed”. 2) Press “Install”. 3) Follow the instructions and press on “Process”, you will see pressure readings inside the box corresponding to the installed tire position.

  • Page 27: Swap And Rotate Sensor

    Swap and Rotate Sensor To Swap a Sensor: 1) Long press on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to swap position. 2) Press on the “Swap Position” option. 3) Choose the new position of a sensor from the list. Note: Please ensure you are connected to the Internet otherwise app will not perform the action and it will display an error message.
  • Page 28 It is good practice to rotate your tire positions regularly to balance the thread wear of your tires, usually swapping the front tires with the rear tires. FOBO TPMS is designed to conveniently set the sensors to their correct tire position in the app after you swapped your tires on your car.

  • Page 29: Transfer Fobo Tire Lite To Another User

    Transfer FOBO TIRE LITE to another User Before passing on your FOBO TIRE LITE set to another user, you will have to remove the system from your FOBO account. To Remove Profile: 1) To remove the system from your account, press on the delete icon at top right corner of your car profile.

  • Page 30: Gauge Pressure

    Gauge Pressure For users who wish to retain “Gauge Pressure Reading”, the FOBO TPMS app has a Gauge Pressure feature, adjusted to local altitude using cell towers or individual phone barometer if available. This Gauge Pressure button can be accessed from the app.

  • Page 31: Off-Road Mode

    Off-Road Mode To Turn On/Off the Off-Road Mode: 1) At the “Home” page, press on the “Settings” icon. 2) At the “Vehicle Settings” page, look for “Off-Road Mode” option and use the toggle button to turn On/Off the “Off-Road Mode” feature.

  • Page 32: Tire Inflation/Deflation

    3) Set new recommended pressure for front and rear axle and press on the “Save” icon at top right corner. This would be your new pressure settings for “Off-Road” mode. Off-Road Mode Normal Mode CAUTION: Do not use Off-Road mode on normal roads, it’s only to be used for Off-Road activities where lower tire pressure is required.

  • Page 33: Overlay Services (Android Only)

    FOBO overlay icon which is displayed on the mobile home screen without the need of going into the FOBO TPMS app. User can use any other app in the foreground with live FOBO readings displayed on the screen.

  • Page 34: Dark Mode

    4) Turn on the “Overlay Service”. 5) Upon turning on the Overlay Service FOBO overlay icon will appear on the screen. 6) Press on the FOBO overlay icon to get the pressure, temperature and battery readings. 5.13 Dark Mode Dark Mode is a display setting for user interfaces that replaces the standard light background with a darker background, with light-coloured text and UI elements.

  • Page 36: Spare Tire Sensor Installation

    5.14 Spare Tire Sensor Installation You can install FOBO TIRE LITE sensor on the spare tire, this is to ensure that you have an operational tire when you really need it. To Install Spare Tire: 1) Press on the "Spare Tire" icon at the top right corner of the "Home" page.
  • Page 37 Note: Please ensure you are connected to the Internet otherwise the app will not be able to perform the “Spare Tire” installation action and it will display an error message.

  • Page 38: General Settings Page

    Alarm Tone Select alert ringtone type. Theme Colour Select theme colour. Features Open up to show additional features. Permission Settings Display list of permissions require for the app. Account Deletion Remove your account from the FOBO database entirely. Log Out Log out from this account.

  • Page 39: Features Page

    Features Page You can learn information regarding each feature by pressing the blue coloured (i) information icon beside the feature name. Gauge Pressure Refer to “Gauge Pressure” section of this User Manual. Reference Pressure A temperature-compensated tire pressure referenced back to a standard temperature of 20 degree Celsius.

  • Page 40: Theme Colour

    5.16 Theme Colour For users who wish to change the app theme colour other than the default blue colour can do so by pressing the “Theme Colour” option in the “General Settings” page and select one of the colours that are available in the list.

  • Page 41: Vehicle Settings Page

    5.17 Vehicle Settings Page At the “Vehicle Settings” page, users can do the following actions: Update Vehicle Picture Update Vehicle Recommended Pressure Toggle On/Off Alert at Zero Pressure Toggle On/Off Off-Road Mode Add/Remove Email from Viewing Your Profile After you update your vehicle settings, please ensure you press the “Save” button to let the app send the data to the server.

  • Page 42: Vehicle Details Page

    5.18 Vehicle Details Page At the “Vehicle Details” page, users can do the following actions: Open the Instruction Dialog Open the “Spare Tires” Page Open the “Vehicle Settings” Page “Long Press” to Reveal the Following Sensor Actions: 1) Disable/Enable Sensor Go Back to the Previous 2) Replace Sensor Page...

  • Page 43: Sensor Graph

    5.19 Sensor Graph The Sensor Graph is a feature that allows you to visualize your tire pressure and temperature in a line graph form. To view the Sensor Graph: 1) Long press on the desired sensor position (FR, FL, RR or RL). 2) Press on the “View Sensor Detail”...
  • Page 44 The pressure line will be displayed in BLUE colour while the temperature line will be shown in colour. On the left is the pressure labels, on the right is the temperature labels, and at the bottom is the date and time labels. Temperature Labels Pressure...
  • Page 45 The Sensor Graph will display data from the past 7 days. 1. To zoom in into the graph, “un-pinch” your fingers over the graph. 2. To display the pressure and temperature of a specific graph point, press on any of the blue / red point. An orange vertical line will appear to indicate the data selected is belonging to which date and time.

  • Page 46: Sensor Firmware Upgrade

    5.20 Sensor Firmware Upgrade FOBO TPMS app also allows you to upgrade FOBO TIRE LITE sensor firmware. Follow the below steps to upgrade sensor firmware: 1. Long press on the desired sensor position (FR, FL, RR or RL). 2. Press on the “View Sensor Detail” option.
  • Page 47 On the “Firmware Upgrade” page, press the “Start” button to initiate the firmware upgrade process. Note: If there is no upgrade available then the app will display a message “The firmware version is the latest version.”...

  • Page 48: Support Page

    5.21 Support Page FOBO TPMS app provides in-app “Help Centre”, “Quick Links” and “Report an Issue” services. In the event any issue arises, feel free to use any option to find help. Open my-fobo.com “FOBO” Social Media Links Open a Feedback...

  • Page 49: Fobo Tpms Alert Messages

    FOBO TPMS Alert Messages You will get the following alert messages below on your smartphone during the operation of FOBO TPMS under different conditions. Please find a safe location to stop your vehicle and check the alert messages on the app.

  • Page 50: Pressure Too High

    FOBO TIRE LITE actively monitoring one or more of your car tires. 6.8 Pressure Drop Too Fast For fast air leak, FOBO TIRE LITE will alert the user when it matters the most. FOBO sensors sense the pressure every 8 seconds, if the...
  • Page 51 FOBO TPMS app in the event the pressure has breached the upper or lower limit (applicable to all 3 alert levels). Details of colour scheme for different level of alert types: 0 – Pressure Alert 1 – Lower L3 2 –...
  • Page 52 As can be seen in the examples above, the sensor box colour will change according to the pressure level e.g., L1, L2, L3. WARNING: FOBO TIRE LITE IS A MONITORING DEVICE TO ALERTS THE USER WHEN IT DETECTS SIGNALS THAT IS OUT OF PRE-SET CONDITIONS BASED ON THE SETTING BY THE USER.

  • Page 53: Replacing Battery

    Section 6 of this Manual. Replacing Battery The coin cell battery (CR1632) used in the FOBO TIRE LITE sensors could last up to one year based on normal operating condition. Operating in extreme cold or hot temperatures may reduce battery operating life for the tire sensors.

  • Page 54: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    NOTE: BLUETOOTH 2.0 OR 3.0 WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS DEVICE. • Please check if the FOBO TIRE LITE has been paired before to another FOBO account. You’ll need to “Release” the FOBO TIRE LITE set from the FOBO account that it is paired to, before using on your account.

  • Page 55: Warning

    And continue to send your car for regular tire check and maintenance. • You shall not use the FOBO TIRE LITE in any unlawful way that violates any laws. • FOBO TIRE LITE may fail to function properly if the battery is below optimum level.

  • Page 56: Radiation Exposure Statement

    are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 57: Déclaration D'exposition Aux Radiations

    harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

  • Page 58: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    • 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 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法...

  • Page 59: Intellectual Properties

    ("Ancillary Equipment") not furnished or otherwise certified by 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;...

  • Page 60: Limitation Of Liability

    THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL SALUTICA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE FOBO TIRE LITE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS...

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