The process of identifying to the vehicle receiver the specific location (left front, right front, right rear, left rear, plus possible spare tire – if equipped with a 5th sensor) of each TPMS sensor via the sensor ID number. This normally occurs during the vehicle relearn or designated localization procedure, but it is important to note that not all vehicles show specific sensor location information on the dashboard display.Localization is of particular importance for split placard vehicles, during tire rotations, and following sensor replacement.

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