Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICES .................................................................... 1
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................... I
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
1.1. Product Overview .............................................................................. 1
1.2. Component Descriptions ................................................................... 1
1.2.1. MaxiDAS
®
Scan Tool ............................................................ 1
1.2.2. Memory Card ......................................................................... 3
1.2.3. DLC Cables, Adapters and other Accessories ....................... 4
1.2.4. Technical Specifications ........................................................ 6
1.3. Software Descriptions ....................................................................... 7
1.3.1. Operating System Software ................................................... 7
1.3.2. Scan Tool Software Installation / Updates ............................. 7
1.3.3. Software Applications Overview ........................................... 7
2. Getting Started ............................................................................... 15
2.1. Power up the Scan Tool .................................................................. 15
2.2. Adjust Default Settings ................................................................... 15
2.3. Install the PC Software ................................................................... 16
2.4. Register the Tool.............................................................................. 19
2.5. Test Startup and Vehicle Connection ............................................ 23
3. Diagnostics Applications ................................................................. 24
3.1. Test Startup and Vehicle Connection ............................................ 24
3.1.1. Step 1: Connect the Cable .................................................... 24
3.1.2. Step 2: Enter the Vehicle Information and Select the System
to Be Tested ......................................................................... 29
3.1.3. Step 3: Select the Diagnostic Function ................................ 36
3.2. Diagnostic Trouble Codes ............................................................... 37
3.2.1. Read Codes .......................................................................... 37
3.2.2. Erase Codes .......................................................................... 39
3.3. Live Data .......................................................................................... 39
3.3.1 Basic Live Data Procedure ................................................... 39
3.3.2 Live Data Functions ............................................................. 41
3.3.3 Custom Live Data ................................................................ 46
3.4 Vehicle Information ........................................................................ 48
3.5 Active Test ........................................................................................ 49
3.6 Generic OBD II Functions .............................................................. 51
3.6.1. General Procedures .............................................................. 51
3.6.2. Functions Description .......................................................... 52
4. Data Manager & Printing ............................................................... 58