For early-model vehicles equipped with direct TPMS systems, German makes (BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen & their subsidiaries) came equipped with automatic TPMS learning, along with Land Rover / Jaguar and Volvo. The cars learn new sensors automatically while driving, although some models needed to be initialized into TPMS learn mode first. Before driving starts, the vehicle needs to be parked long enough for the sensors to fall asleep, so they can wake up in a special learning mode; typical park time is 20 minutes.
An advantage of automatic learning is that a tool isn’t required to register sensors to the vehicle.

The first domestic manufacturer to offer auto-learning was Chrysler (Dodge, Jeep, Ram) while Ford & GM continued to support manual learning.

But some late-model Fords (including Lincoln) and GMs (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC) can also auto-learn TPMS sensors.

In addition, some newer Korean vehicles (Hyundai/Kia) and Japanese vehicles (Honda, Nissan, Toyota) utilize automatic learning, while still offering an option to learn sensors through the diagnostic port (OBD-learning).

Early models w/o LF initiators used simple set-ups for auto-learning but newer vehicles have more advanced systems, with some utilizing ABS-sensor data in addition to information from the TPMS sensors.

Shops that stock Alligator sens.it TPMS sensors are working with parts that are compatible with automatic learning on a wide range of vehicles – early models with LF-learning, older lowline systems and newer ones with ABS-learning.