Autel MaxiDAS DS808 User Manual

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Autel reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. While
information of this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, no
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including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and
illustrations.

Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or
any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).

IMPORTANT

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

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Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all
persons operating or coming into contact with the device.

There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice
or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive
technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It
is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential
to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being
used, or the vehicle being tested.

Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the
hazard level.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions

The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot
know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be
certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not
jeopardize your personal safety.

DANGER

When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.

SAFETY WARNINGS

 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
 Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all

moving or hot engine parts.

 Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are

poisonous.

 Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL

(for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.

 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle

unattended while testing.

 Be extra cautious when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap,

ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous
voltages when the engine is running.

 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical

fires nearby.

 Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on

or the engine is running.

 Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a

mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as
necessary.

 Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time.

Any distraction may cause an accident.

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 Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to

all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury or damage to the test equipment.

 To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make

sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle
DLC is clean and secure.

 Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong

electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

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CONTENTS

1 USING THIS MANUAL ............................................................................ 1

CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................... 1

2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1

MAXIDAS DS808 DISPLAY TABLET .............................................................. 1

OTHER ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 5

3 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 7

POWERING UP ........................................................................................... 7

POWERING DOWN......................................................................................11

4 DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................12

GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................12

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................13

NAVIGATION..............................................................................................19

MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................22

DIAGNOSIS ...............................................................................................23

HOT FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................37

GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS ....................................................................39

EXITING DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................43

5 MAXIFIX ................................................................................................45

NAVIGATION..............................................................................................45

OPERATIONS ............................................................................................48

6 SHOP MANAGER ..................................................................................55

VEHICLE HISTORY......................................................................................56

WORKSHOP INFORMATION ..........................................................................58

CUSTOMER MANAGER ................................................................................59

7 DATA MANAGER ...................................................................................63

OPERATIONS ............................................................................................63

8 SETTINGS .............................................................................................68

UNIT ........................................................................................................68

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LANGUAGE ...............................................................................................69

PRINTING SETTING.....................................................................................70

FIRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................................72

NOTIFICATION CENTER ................................................................ ...............72

AUTO UPDATE...........................................................................................73

SYSTEM SETTINGS.....................................................................................75

ABOUT .....................................................................................................76

9 UPDATE ................................................................................................77

10 SUPPORT ..............................................................................................79

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ............................................................................79

SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT .........................................................................80

MY ACCOUNT ...........................................................................................80

USER COMPLAINT ......................................................................................81

DATA LOGGING .........................................................................................84

COMMUNITIES ................................ ...........................................................85

USER PROFILE ..........................................................................................86

TRAINING CHANNELS ..................................................................................87

FAQ DATABASE ........................................................................................87

11 ACADEMY ................................................................ .............................88

12 REMOTE DESK .....................................................................................89

13 QUICK LINK ...........................................................................................91

14 FUNCTION VIEWER ................................ ..............................................92

15 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .............................................................95

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................95

TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ...................................................................96

ABOUT BATTERY USAGE .............................................................................96

SERVICE PROCEDURES ..............................................................................97

16 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............................................................. 100

17 WARRANTY......................................................................................... 103

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................. 103

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1 Using This Manual

This manual contains device usage instructions.

Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional

equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales

representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or

accessories.

Conventions

The following conventions are used.

Bold Text

Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu

options.

Example:

 Tap OK.

Notes and Important Messages

Notes

A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,

and comments.

Example:

NOTE

New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and

discharging cycles.

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Important

IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage

to the test equipment or vehicle.

Example:

IMPORTANT

Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace

damaged cables immediately.

Hyperlink

Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and

illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a

selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an

email address link.

Illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may

vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen

instructions to make correct option selection.

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2 General Introduction

Based on the Android operating system, MaxiDAS DS808 is featured with an

extensive coverage of OE-level diagnostics. Installed with a fast quad-core

processor, DS808 offers maximum convenience and efficiency for your

diagnosis and analysis. The intuitive user interface makes using the device

effortless through a 7-inch LCD touchscreen that displays at 1024 x 600

quality.

This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how

it works to deliver diagnostic solutions.

MaxiDAS DS808 Display Tablet

Functional Description

Figure 2-1 Display Tablet Front View

1. 7.0” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen

2. Ambient Light Sensor – detects ambient brightness.

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3. Power LED – indicates battery level & charging or system status.

4. Vehicle Communication LED – flashes green when the Display Tablet is
communicating/linking with the vehicle’s system.

The power LED displays different colors in response to the following
scenarios:

A. Green

 Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is charging and the

battery level is above 90%.

 Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is powered on and the

battery level is above 15%.

B. Yellow

 Illuminates yellow when the Display Tablet is charging and the

battery level is below 90%.

C. Red

 Illuminates red when the Display Tablet is powered on and the

battery level is below 15%.

Figure 2-2 Display Tablet Back View

5. Collapsible Stand – extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing
of the Display Tablet.

6. Heat Sink

7. Built-in Battery

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Figure 2-3 Display Tablet Top View

8. Mini USB OTG Port

9. Micro SD Card Slot – holds the micro SD card.

10. DB15-Pin Port – connects the main cable.

11. USB Port

12. Lock/Power Button – turns the device on & off with long press, or locks
the screen with short press.

Power Sources

The Display Tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:

 Internal Battery Pack
 Vehicle Power
 External Power Supply

Internal Battery Pack

The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery,
which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 4.5 hours of
continuous operation.

Vehicle Power

When the Display Tablet is connected to the test vehicle via the main cable,
the Display Tablet automatically receives power from the vehicle.

External Power Supply

The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the mini USB
cable and the USB external power adapter. The external power supply also
charges the internal battery pack.

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Item

Description

Recommended Use

Indoor

Operating System

AndroidTM 4.4.4

Processor

Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz)

Memory

32GB

Display

7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with
1024x600 resolution

Connectivity

 Mini USB 2.0
 USB 2.0
 Wi-Fi

 Micro SD card (supports up to 32GB)

Sensors

Ambient light sensor for brightness auto
changing

Audio Input/Output

 Input: N/A
 Output: buzzer

Power and Battery

 3.7 V/3200 mAh lithium-polymer battery
 Charges via 5 VDC power supply

Tested Battery Life

Around 4.5 hours of continuous use

Battery Charging Input

5 V/1.5 A

Power Consumption

500 mA (LCD on with default brightness, Wi-Fi
on) @3.7 V

Operating Temp.

-10 to 60°C(14 to 140°F)

Storage Temp.

-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)

Operating Humidity

5% - 95% non-condensing

Technical Specifications

Table 2-1 Specifications

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Dimensions (W x H x D)

237.8 mm (9.4”) x 148.6 mm (5.9”) x 35.5 mm
(1.4”)

Net Weight

788 g (2.42 lb.)

Supported Automotive
Protocols

ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2,ISO15765, K/L-Line,
Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850
PWM, ISO11898(Highspeed, Middlespeed,
Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN,fault-tolerant
CAN), SAE J2610,GM UART,UART Echo Byte
Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP2.0, TP1.6

Mini USB Cable

Connects the Display Tablet to the PC or USB external
power adapter.

USB External Power Adapter

Together with the mini USB cable, connects the
Display Tablet to the external DC power port for power
supply.

Figure 2-4 Main Calbe

Other Accessories

Main Cable

The Main Cable connects the Display Tablet to the vehicle’s data link

connector (DLC).

Other Accessories

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User Manual

Instructions on tool operations.

Quick Guide

Instructions on devices connection and diagnostic
software update, etc.

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Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiDAS DS808 Job Menu

3 Getting Started

Make sure the Display Tablet has sufficient power or is connected to the
external power supply (see Power Sources on page 3).

NOTE

The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ slightly from
the actual ones.

Powering Up

Long press the Lock/Power button on the top right of the Display Tablet to
switch the unit on. The power LED light will illuminate green. The system
boots up and shows the lock screen. Slide the Lock icon to the left to enter
the MaxiDAS Job Menu or slide to the right to unlock.

1. Application Buttons

2. Locator and Navigation Buttons

3. Status Icons

NOTE

The screen is locked by default when you turn on the display tablet. It is
recommended to lock the screen to protect the information in the system and
reduce the power consumption.

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Button

Name

Description

Diagnostics

Configures the unit to operate as a diagnostic tool.
See Diagnostics on page 12 for details.

MaxiFix

Launches the MaxiFix platform which provides the
most compatible and abundant repair techniques
and diagnostics database. See MaxiFix on page 45
for details.

Shop
Manager

Allows you to edit and save workshop information
and customer data, as well as review test vehicle
history records. See Shop Manager on page 55 for
details.

Data
Manager

Opens the organization system for saved data files.
See Data Manager on page 63 for details.

Settings

Allows you to set the MaxiDAS system settings and
to view the general information about the Display
Tablet. See Settings on page 68 for details.

Update

Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiDAS system and performs updating
procedures. See Update on page 77 for details.

Almost all operations on the Display Tablet are controlled through the
touchscreen. The touchscreen navigation is menu driven, which allows you
to quickly locate the test procedure, or data that you need, through a series
of choices and questions. Detailed descriptions of the menu structures are
found in the chapters for the various applications.

Application Buttons

The table below gives brief descriptions of the available applications in the
MaxiDAS system.

Table 3-1 Applications

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Button

Name

Description

Support

Launches the Support platform which synchronizes
Autel’s on-line service base station with the
MaxiDAS tablet. See Support on page 79 for
details.

Academy

Allows you to store and view technical tutorial and
training articles about the device usage or vehicle
diagnostic techniques. See Academy on page 88
for details.

Remote
Desk

Configures your unit to receive remote support
using the TeamViewer application program. See

Remote Desk on page 89 for details.

Quick Link

Provides associated website bookmarks to allow
quick access to product update, service, support
and other information. See Quick Link on page 91
for details.

Function
Viewer

Provides quick search for the supported functions
and vehicles of Autel diagnostic tools

. See

Function

Viewer on page 92 for details

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Button

Name

Description

Locator

Indicates the location of the screen. Swipe the
screen left or right to view the previous or next
screen.

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Android Home

Returns to Android System’s Home screen.

Locator and Navigation Buttons

Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are
described in the table below:

Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons

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Button

Name

Description

Recent Apps

Displays a list of applications that are currently
working. To open an app, tap it. To remove an
app, swipe it to the top or bottom.

Chrome

Launches the Android built-in browser.

Screenshot

Takes a screenshot when you want to save the
displayed information.

MaxiDAS
Home

Returns to MaxiDAS Job Menu from other
Android applications.

Diagnostic
Shortcut

Returns to the Diagnostic screen from other
operations.

Button

Name

Description

Calculator

Launches calculator when pressed.

Clock

Launches clock when pressed.

Wi-Fi

Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.

Airplane
Mode

Enables/disables Airplane Mode when
pressed.

System Status Icons

As the Display Tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may
refer to Android documents for more information.

By tapping the bottom right corner, a Shortcuts Panel will be displayed, on
which you are allowed to set various system settings of the tablet. Operations
of each button on the panel are described in the table below.

NOTE

The shortcuts buttons will be highlighted when enabled and dimmed when
disabled.

Table 3-3 Shortcuts Panel Buttons

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Button

Name

Description

System
Settings

Launches the Android System Settings
screen when pressed.

Powering Down

All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the
Display Tablet. A warning message displays if you attempt to shut down the
Display Tablet when it is communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut­down while communicating may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles.
Please exit the Diagnostics application before powering down.

 To power down the display tablet

1. Long press the Lock/Power Button.

2. Tap Power off option.

3. Tap OK and the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.

Reboot System

In case of system crash, long press the Lock/Power button and tap Reboot
option to reboot the system.

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Figure 4-1 Sample Vehicle Menu

4 Diagnostics

By establishing a data link to the electronic control units of the vehicle being
serviced directly, the Diagnostics application allows you to retrieve ECU
information, read & erase DTCs, view live data, and perform active tests. The
Diagnostics application can access the electronic control unit (ECU) for
various vehicle control systems, such as engine, transmission, antilock brake
system (ABS), airbag system (SRS) and more.

Getting Started

The Diagnostics operations require connecting the MaxiDAS DS808 Display
Tablet to the test vehicle’s DLC using the main cable.

Vehicle Menu Layout

When the Display Tablet device is properly connected to the vehicle, the
platform is ready to start vehicle diagnosis. Tap the Diagnostics application
button on the MaxiDAS DS808 Job Menu and then the Vehicle Menu displays.

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Button

Name

Description

Home

Returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

VIN
Scan

Provides a fast way to identify the test vehicle. See

Auto VIN Scan on page 14 for details.

All

Displays all the vehicle makes in the vehicle menu.

History

Displays the stored test vehicle history records. See

Vehicle History on page 56.

USA

Displays the USA vehicle menu.

Europe

Displays the European vehicle menu.

Asia

Displays the Asian vehicle menu.

Search

Searches for a specific vehicle make.

Cancel

Exits the search screen or cancels an operation.

1. Top Toolbar Buttons

2. Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons

Top Toolbar Buttons

The operations of the toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are listed and
described in the table below:

Table 4-1 Top Toolbar Buttons

Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons

The Manufacturer buttons display the various vehicle logos and the brand
names. Select the required manufacturer button after establishing the
communication with the test vehicle to start a diagnostic session.

Vehicle Identification

The MaxiDAS diagnostic system supports four methods for Vehicle
Identification.

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Figure 4-2 Sample Auto VIN Screen

1. Auto VIN Scan

2. Manual VIN Input

3. Automatic Selection

4. Manual Selection

Auto VIN Scan

The MaxiDAS diagnostic system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN
Scan function to identify vehicles in just one touch, which allows the
technician to quickly detect vehicles, scan all the diagnosable ECUs on every
vehicle and run diagnostics on the selected system.

 To perform Auto VIN Scan

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job

Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown

list.

3. Select Auto Detect. Once the test vehicle is successfully identified,

the screen will show you the vehicle VIN. Tap OK at the bottom to
confirm. If the VIN does not match with the test vehicle’s VIN, enter
VIN manually or tap Read to acquire VIN again.

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Figure 4-4 Sample Vehicle Profile Screen

Table 4-3 Sample Auto Detect Screen

4. Review the information to make sure it is correct. Tap OK to confirm

the vehicle profile or NO if the information is not correct.

5. The tool would start establishing vehicle communication and reading

control unit information. You can choose Auto Scan to scan all the
available systems of the test vehicle or tap Control Unit to access
the desired system that you want to diagnose.

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Figure 4-5 Sample Diagnostic Screen

Manual VIN Input

For some vehicles that do not support the Auto VIN Scan function, the
MaxiDAS diagnostic system allows you to enter the vehicle VIN manually.

 To perform Manual VIN Input

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job

Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the VIN Scan button on the top toolbar to open the dropdown

list.

3. Select Manual Input.

4. Tap the input box and enter the correct VIN.

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Figure 4-6 Sample Manual VIN Input Screen

Figure 4-7 Sample Selection Screen

5. Tap Done. The vehicle will be identified in a few seconds. Once the

matching is successful, the system will guide you to the Vehicle
Diagnostics screen directly.

6. Tap Cancel to exit Manual Input.

Automatic Selection

In some cases when users have selected the vehicle brand instead of
performing Auto VIN Scan in the first place, the system still provides an option
for vehicle VIN scan.

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 To perform Automatic Selection

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job

Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the vehicle brand of the test vehicle.

3. Tap Automatic Selection and the system will proceed to acquire

VIN information automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to go
into diagnostic screen.

Manual Selection

When the vehicle’s VIN is not automatically retrievable through the vehicle's
ECU, or the specific VIN is unknown, you can choose to select the vehicle
manually.

This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven, repeat the first two steps from
the automatic selection operation and tap Manual Selection. Then you can
follow the on-screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection
you make advances you to the next step. A Back button at the bottom right
corner of the screen will bring you back to the previous step. Exact
procedures may vary for different vehicles being serviced.

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Figure 4-8 Sample Diagnostics Screen

Navigation

This section describes how to operate the Diagnostics screen and select test
options.

Diagnostics Screen Layout

The diagnostic screens typically include four sections.

1. Diagnostics Toolbar

2. Status Information Bar

3. Main Section

4. Functional Buttons

Diagnostics Toolbar

The Diagnostics Toolbar contains a number of buttons that allow you to print
or save the displayed data and make other controls. The table below provides
a brief description for the operations of the Diagnostics Toolbar buttons.

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Button

Name

Description

Home

Returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

Vehicle
Swap

Exits the diagnostic session of the currently
identified test vehicle and returns to the vehicle
menu screen.

Settings

Opens the settings screen. See Settings on page 68
for details.

Print

Prints a copy of the displayed data. See Printing

Setting on page 70 for details.

Help

Provides instructions or tips for operations of various
diagnostic functions.

Save

Saves the page. See Data Manager on page 63 for
details.

Data
Logging

Records the communication data and ECU
information of the test vehicle. See Data Logging on
page 84 for details.

Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons

 To print data in Diagnostics

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job

Menu. The Print button on the diagnostic toolbar is available
throughout the whole Diagnostics operations.

2. Tap Print whenever you want to make a printing. A drop-down menu

appears. Tap Print This Page to print a screenshot copy of the
current screen.

3. A temporary file will be created and send to the computer for printing.

4. When the file is transferred successfully, a confirmation message

displays.

 To submit Data Logging reports in Diagnostics

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job

Menu. The Data Logging button on the diagnostic toolbar is
available throughout the whole Diagnostics operations.

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2. Tap the Data Logging button. The button displays blue during the

active recording process.

3. Tap the Data Logging button again to end recording. A submission

form will display to let you fill in the report information.

4. Tap the Send button to submit the report form via the Internet. A

confirmation message displays when sending is successful.

Status Information Bar

The Status Information Bar at the top of the Main Section displays the
following items:

1. Menu Title – indicates the menu subject of the Main Section.

2. Voltage Icon – indicates the voltage status of the vehicle.

Main Section

The Main Section of the screen varies depending on the stage of operations.
The Main Section can show vehicle identification selections, the main menu,
test data, messages, instructions and other diagnostic information.

Functional Buttons

The displayed Functional Buttons at this section of the screen vary according
to the stage of operations. They can be used to navigate, save or clear the
diagnostic data, exit scanning as well as make other functional controls. The
functions of these buttons will be introduced respectively in the following
sections of the corresponding test operations.

Screen Messages

Screen messages appear when additional input is needed before proceeding.
There are mainly three types of on-screen messages as to their purposes:
Confirmation, Warning, and Error.

Confirmation Messages

Confirmation messages usually display as an “Information” screen, which
inform you when you are about to perform an action that cannot be reversed
or when an action has been initiated and your confirmation is needed to
continue.

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When a user-response is not required to continue, the message displays
briefly before automatically disappearing.

Warning Messages

Warning messages inform you when completing the selected action may
result in an irreversible change or loss of data. The typical example for this is
the “Erase Codes” message.

Error Messages

Error messages inform you when a system or procedural error has occurred.
Examples of possible errors include a disconnection or a communication
interruption due to certain reasons.

Making Selections

The Diagnostics application is a menu driven program that presents a series
of choices one at a time. As you select from a menu, the next menu in the
series displays. Each selection narrows the focus and leads to the desired
test. Use your fingertip to make menu selections.

Main Menu

The Diagnostics application allows you to establish a data link to the
electronic control system of the test vehicle for vehicle diagnosis. You can
operate functional tests, retrieve vehicle diagnostic information such as
trouble codes, freeze frame data and live data for various vehicle control
systems, such as engine, transmission, ABS, and more.

The Vehicle Diagnostics screen has 2 main options:

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Figure 4-9 Sample Main Menu

1. Diagnosis – a comprehensive section which includes all available
functions: reading, clearing, saving and printing diagnostic information,
as well as performing active tests and special functions.

2. Hot Function – a separate section designed to perform vehicle scheduled
service and maintenance, such as to reset the service lights and perform
calibration for various systems.

After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the
vehicle, the corresponding function menu or selection menu displays.

Diagnosis

There are two options available when accessing the Diagnosis section:

1. Auto Scan – starts auto scanning for all the available systems on the
vehicle.

2. Control Units – displays a selection menu of all available control units of
the test vehicle.

After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the
vehicle, the corresponding function menu or selection menu displays.

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Figure 4-10 Sample Auto Scan Operation Screen

Auto Scan

The Auto Scan function performs a comprehensive scanning over all the
ECUs in the vehicle’s systems in order to locate and retrieve DTCs. The
sample operation screen of Auto Scan displays as below:

1. Navigation Bar

2. Main Section

3. Functional Buttons

Navigation Bar

List Tab – displays the scanned data in list format.
Progress Bar – indicates the test progress.

Main Section

Column 1 – displays the sequence numbers.
Column 2 – displays the scanned systems.
Column 3 – displays the diagnostic marks indicating different conditions of

the test result:

 -!-: Indicates that the scanned system may not support the code

reading function, or there is a communication error between the
Display Tablet and the control system.

 -?-: Indicates that the vehicle control system has been detected, but

the Display Tablet cannot accurately locate it.

 Fault(s) | #: Fault(s) indicates there is/are detected fault code(s)

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Name

Description

Report

Displays the diagnostic data in the report form.

Quick
Erase

Deletes codes. A warning message screen will display to
inform you of possible data loss when this function is
selected.

OK

Confirms the test result and continues system diagnosis
after selecting the required system by tapping the item in
the Main Section.

Pause

Suspends scanning and it will change to Continue
button after tapping.

Save

Saves the diagnostic session as a history record.

ESC

Returns to the previous screen or exits Auto Scan.

present; “#” indicates the number of the detected faults.

 Pass | No Fault: Indicates the system has passed the scanning

process and no fault has been detected.

Column 4 – tap the ○> button to the right of the test result if you want to
perform further diagnosis and other test activities. A Function Menu screen
shall then display.

Functional Buttons

The table below provides a brief description of the Functional Buttons’
operations in Auto Scan:

Table 4-3 Functional Buttons in Auto Scan

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Figure 4-11 Sample Function Menu

Control Units

This option allows you to manually locate a required control system for testing
through a series of choices. Please follow the menu driven procedures and
make proper selection each time. The program will guide you to the
diagnostic function menu after a few choices you’ve made.

The Function Menu options vary slightly for different vehicles. The function
menu may include:

 ECU Information – provides the retrieved ECU information in detail. Tap

to open an information screen.

 Trouble Codes – includes Read codes and Erase codes functions.

Displays detailed information of DTC records retrieved from the test
vehicle’s ECU and erases DTC records and other data from the test
vehicle’s ECU.

 Freeze Frame – displays the freeze frame data of the DCTs.
 Live Data – retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the test

vehicle’s ECU.

 Active Test – provides specific subsystem and component tests. This

selection may appear as Actuators, Actuator Test, or Function Tests,
etc., and the tests options vary depending on the manufacturer and
model.

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Figure 4-12 Sample ECU Information Screen

NOTE

With the diagnostic toolbar on top of the screen throughout the whole
diagnostic procedures, you are allowed to make various controls of the
diagnostic information at any time, such as printing and saving the displayed
data, getting help information, or performing data logging, etc.

 To perform a diagnostic function

1. Establish communication with the test vehicle.

2. Identify the test vehicle by selecting from the menu options.

3. Select the Diagnosis section.

4. Locate the required system for testing by Auto Scan or through

menu driven selections in Control Units.

5. Select the desired diagnostic function from the Function Menu.

ECU Information

This function retrieves and displays the specific information for the tested
control unit, including unit type, version numbers and other specifications.

The sample ECU Information screen displays as below:

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar

Buttons on page 20 for detailed descriptions of the operations for each

button.

2. Main Section – the left column displays the item names; the right column
shows the specifications or descriptions.

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Figure 4-13 Sample Read Codes Screen

3. Functional Button – in this case, only an ESC (or sometimes a Back)
button is available; tap it to exit after viewing.

Read Codes

This function retrieves and displays the DTCs from the vehicle’s control
system. The Read Codes screen varies for each vehicle being tested. On
some vehicles, freeze frame data can also be retrieved for viewing. The
sample Read Codes screen displays as below:

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – see Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons
on page 20 for detailed descriptions of the operations for each button.

2. Main Section

 Code Column – displays the retrieved codes from the vehicle.
 Status Column – indicates the status of the retrieved codes.
 Description Column – detailed descriptions for the retrieved codes.
 Snowflake Icon – only displays when freeze frame data is available

for viewing; selecting this icon will display a data screen, which looks
very similar to the Read Codes screen, therefore same operation
method may be applied.

3. Functional Button

 Help – tap this to view the information of the fault code, including

fault description, condition for fault identification, driver information,
etc.

 Freeze frame – tap this to view the freeze frame.

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 Search – tap this icon to search the fault code related information in

Google.

 ESC – tap it to return to the previous screen or exit the function.

Erase Codes

After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have
been carried out, you can erase the codes from the vehicle using this function.
Before performing this function, make sure the vehicle’s ignition key is in the
ON (RUN) position with the engine off.

 To erase codes

1. Tap Erase Codes from the Function Menu.

2. A warning message displays to inform you of data loss when this

function is applied.
a) Tap Yes to continue. A confirming screen displays when the

operation is successfully done.

b) Tap No to exit.

3. Tap ESC on the confirming screen to exit Erase Codes.

4. Perform the Read Codes function again to check if the code erasing

is successful.

Live Data

When this function is selected, the screen displays the data list for the
selected module. The items available for any control module vary from one
vehicle to another. The parameters display in the order that they are
transmitted by the ECM, so expect variation between vehicles.

Gesture scrolling allows you to quickly move through the data list. Simply
swipe the screen up or down to locate the data you want. The figure below
shows a typical Live Data screen:

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Figure 4-14 Sample Live Data Screen

1. Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons – tap the drop-down button at the top center
of the screen and the toolbar buttons will display. See Table 4-2

Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 20 for detailed descriptions of the

operations for each button.

2. Main Section

 Name Column – displays the parameter names.

a) Check Box – tap the check box on the left side of the parameter

name to make selection of an item. Tap the check box again to
deselect the item.

b) Drop-down Button – tap the drop-down button on the right side

of the parameter name opens a submenu, which provides
various choices for data display mode.

 Value Column – displays the values of the parameter items.
 Unit Column – displays the unit for the parameters.

 To change the unit mode, tap the Setting button on the top

toolbar and select a required mode. See Unit on page 68 for
more information.

Display Mode

There are 4 types of display modes available for data viewing, allowing
you to view various types of parameters in the most suitable way.

Tapping the drop-down button on the right side of the parameter name
opens a submenu. There are 4 buttons to configure the data display

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mode, and one Help button on the right that you can tap for additional
information.

Each parameter item displays the selected mode independently.

1) Analog Gauge Mode – displays the parameters in form of an analog

meter graph.

2) Text Mode – this is the default mode which displays the parameters

in texts and shows in list format.

NOTE

Reading of status parameters, such as a switch reading, which are mostly in
word form, like ON, OFF, ACTIVE, and ABORT, etc., can only be displayed
in Text Mode. Whereas reading of value parameters, such as a sensor
reading, can be displayed in text mode and other graph modes.

3) Waveform Graph Mode – displays the parameters in waveform

graphs.

When this mode is applied, three control buttons will appear on the right
side of the parameter item, allowing you to manipulate the display status.

 Text Button – resumes Text Display Mode.
 Scale Button – changes the scale values, which are displayed below

the waveform graph. There are 4 scales available: x1, x2, x4 and x8.

 Zoom-in Button – tap to display the selected data graph in full screen.

 Edit Button – tap this button to open an edit window, on which

you can set the waveform color and the line thickness displayed
for the selected parameter item.

 Scale Button - changes the scale values, which are displayed

below the waveform graph. There are 4 scales available: x1, x2,
x4 and x8.

 Zoom-out Button – exits full screen display.

4) Digital Gauge Mode – displays the parameters in form of a digital

gauge graph.

Full Screen Display – this option is only available in the waveform graph
mode and mostly used in Graph Merge status for data comparison.
There are three control buttons available on the top right side of the
screen under this mode.

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 To edit the waveform color and line thickness in a data graph

1. Select 1 to 3 parameter items to display in Waveform Graph
mode.

2. Tap the Zoom-in Button on the right to display the data graph
in full screen.

3. Select a parameter item on the left column.

4. Select a desired sample color from the middle column.

5. Select a desired sample line thickness from the right column.

6. Repeat step 3-5 to edit the waveform for each parameter item.

7. Tap Done to save the setting and exit, or tap Cancel to exit
without saving.

3. Functional Buttons
The operations of all the available functional buttons on Live Data screen

are described below:

Back – returns to the previous screen or exits the function.
Record – starts recording the retrieved live data; the recorded data is

then stored as a video clip in the Data Manager application for future
reviews. This function could be triggered automatically at preset
threshold value or manually as you choose and the triggering mode and
record duration can be configured in the Setting mode of Live Data.

Freeze – displays the retrieved data in freeze mode.

 Previous Frame – moves to the previous frame in the freeze data.
 Next Frame – moves to the next frame in the freeze data.

Clear Data – clears all previously retrieved parameter values at a cutting
point whenever you choose.

To Top – moves a selected data item to the top of the list.
Graph Merge – tap this button to merge selected data graphs (for

Waveform Graph Mode only). This function is very useful when making
comparison between different parameters.

NOTE

This mode supports Graph Merge for 2 to 3 parameter items only, so select
no less than 2 and no more than 3 items each time when making graph merge.

 To cancel Graph Merge mode, tap the drop-down button on the right side

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Figure 4-15 Sample Setting Mode in Live Data

of the parameter name and select a data display mode.
Show – tap this option to switch between the two options; one displays

the selected parameter items, the other displays all the available items.
Setting – tap this button to open a setting screen, which allows you to

set the trigger mode, recording duration, and various threshold values
for data recording and make other controls.

There are four navigation buttons on top of the Setting mode screen.

 Selected Button – displays the configuration screen on which you can

set the threshold values, an upper limit and a lower limit, for triggering
the buzzer alarm. This function is only applied to the Waveform Graph
display mode.

a) MIN – tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the

required lower limit value.

b) MAX – tap to open a virtual keyboard, allowing you to enter the

required upper limit value.

c) Buzzer Alarm – switches the alarm on and off. The alarm function

makes a beep sound as a reminder whenever the data reading
reaches the preset minimum or maximum point.

 To set threshold limits for the parameter values

1. Tap the Setting functional button at the bottom of the Live Data

screen.

2. Tap the Selected navigation button.

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3. Select a parameter item on the left column or enter the item name

in the Search bar.

4. Tap on the right side of the MIN button and enter the required

minimum value.

5. Tap on the right side of the MAX button and enter the required

maximum value.

6. Tap the ON/OFF button on the right side of the Buzzer Alarm button

to turn it on or off.

7. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or

tap Cancel to exit without saving.

If the threshold limits are successfully set, two horizontal lines will appear on
each of the data graphs (when Waveform Graph Mode is applied) to indicate
the alarming point. The threshold lines are shown in different colors from the
waveform of the parameters for distinction.

 Record Button – displays the configuration screen for Record Setting, on

which you can set the trigger type, duration and trigger point for the data
recording function.

a) Trigger Type – sets the trigger mode for data recording, mainly of

two kinds: Manual and Auto. There are four options available:

1) Manual – allows you to manually start and stop data recording.

2) DTC – auto triggers data recording when any DTC is detected.

3) DTC Check Mode – auto triggers data recording when certain
pre-selected DTC types are detected.

4) Parameter – auto triggers data recording when any parameter
value reaches the preset threshold.

b) Duration – sets the recording time (for Auto trigger mode only).
c) Trigger Point – reserves a relative percentage of a record length

before the data recording start point for reference (for Auto trigger
mode only).

 To perform setting for live data record

1. Tap the Setting functional button at the bottom of the Live Data
screen.

2. Tap the Record navigation button.

3. Tap the ○> button on the right of Trigger Type bar and select the

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required trigger mode.

4. Tap the ○> button on the right of Duration bar and select a length
of time.

5. Tap the ○> button on the right of Trigger Point bar and select a
relative percentage of a record length to be reserved before the data
recording start point.

6. Tap Done to save the setting and return to the Live Data screen; or
tap Cancel to cancel without saving and exit Setting.

 Done Button - confirms and saves the setting, and returns you to the Live

Data screen.

 Cancel Button – cancels the setting operation and returns you to the Live

Data screen.

Active Test

The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and
component tests. Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year,
and model, and only the available tests display in the menu.

During an active test, the tester outputs commands to the ECU in order to
drive the actuators. This test determines the integrity of the system or parts
by reading the engine ECU data, or by monitoring the operation of the
actuators, such as switching a solenoid, relay, or switch between two
operating states.

Selecting Active Test opens a menu of test options that varies by make and
model. Selecting a menu option activates the test. Follow on-screen
instructions while performing tests. The content and pattern of the on-screen
information vary according to the type of test being performed. Some toggle
and variable control tests display Active Test Controls at the top of the screen
with data stream information below, or vice versa.

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Figure 4-16 Sample Active Test Screen

The functional buttons at the lower right corner of the Active Test screen
manipulate the test signals. The operational instructions are displayed on the
main section of the test screen. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and
make appropriate selections to complete the tests. Each time when an
operation is successfully executed, message such as “Command Finished”,
“Activation Successful”, or something similar displays.

Tap the ESC functional button to exit the test when finished.

Special Functions

These functions perform various component adaptations, allowing you to
recalibrate or configure certain components after making repairs or
replacement.

The main menu displays the supported special functions for the test vehicle.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the desired function. When the
operation is done, an execution status message such as Completed, Finished
or Successful, displays. Tap the ESC button to exit the function.

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Figure 4-17 Sample Special Functions Screen

Hot Functions

The Service section is specially designed to provide you with quick access to
the vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance
performances. The typical service operation screen is a series of menu driven
executive commands. By following the on-screen instructions to select
appropriate execution options, enter correct values or data, and perform
necessary actions, the system will guide you through the complete
performance for various service operations.

The most commonly performed service functions include:

 Oil Reset Service
 TPMS Programming Service
 EPB Service
 ABS/SRS Services
 SAS Calibration Service
 DPF Regeneration Service

Oil Reset Service

This function allows you to perform reset for the Engine Oil Life system, which
calculates an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving
conditions and climate. The Oil Life Reminder must be reset every time the

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oil is changed, so the system can calculate when the next oil change is
required.

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Service

This function allows you to quickly look up the tire sensor IDs from the
vehicle’s ECU, as well as to perform TPMS programming and reset
procedures after tire sensors are replaced.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Service

This function has a multitude of usages to maintain the electronic braking
system safely and effectively. The applications include deactivating and
activating the brake control system, assisting with brake fluid control, opening
and closing brake pads, and setting brakes after disc or pad replacement, etc.

ABS/SRS Services

This function allows you to perform various bi-directional tests to check the
operating conditions of both the Anti-lock Braking System and the
Supplemental Restraint System, such as Automated Bleeding, Pump Motor
Test, and checking Module information, etc.

Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Service

This service function allows you to perform calibration for the Steering Angle
Sensor, which permanently stores the current steering wheel position as the
straight-ahead position in the steering angle sensor EEPROM. On successful
completion of the calibration, the steering angle sensor fault memory is
automatically cleared.

DPF Regeneration Service

The Diesel Particulate Filter service function performs the regeneration
procedure which is the DPF cleaning operation to clear the blockage through
continuous burning of the particulate matter captured in the DPF filter. If the
DPF light on the vehicle comes on and you successfully complete a DPF
regeneration cycle, you will notice that the DPF light will automatically turn
off.

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Generic OBD II Operations

A fast-access option for OBD II/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is available on the
Vehicle Menu screen. This option presents a quick way to check for DTCs,
isolate the cause of an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), check
monitor status prior to emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and
perform a number of other services that are emissions-related. The OBD
direct access option is also used for testing OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicles
that are not included in the Diagnostics database.

Functions of the diagnostics toolbar buttons at the top of the screen are the
same as those available for specific vehicle diagnostics. See Table 4-2

Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 20 for details.

General Procedure

 To access the OBD II/EOBD diagnostics functions

1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the MaxiDAS Job
Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.

2. Tap the EOBD button. There are two options to establish
communication with the vehicle.

 Auto Scan – when this option is selected, the diagnostic tool

attempts to establish communication using each protocol in
order to determine which one the vehicle is broadcasting on.

 Protocol – when this option is selected the screen opens a

submenu of various protocols. A communication protocol is a
standardized way of data communication between an ECM and
a diagnostic tool. Global OBD may use several different
communication protocols.

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Figure 4-18 Sample OBD II Diagnostic Menu

3. Select a specific protocol under the Protocol option. Wait for the
OBD II Diagnostic Menu to appear.

NOTE

Tapping the ○i button displayed beside the function name opens a bubble
with additional function information.

4. Select a function option to continue.

 DTC & FFD
 I/M Readiness
 Live Data
 O2 Sensor Monitor
 On-Board Monitor
 Component Test
 Vehicle Information
 Vehicle Status

NOTE

Some functions are supported only on certain vehicle makes.

Function Descriptions

This section describes the various functions of each diagnostic option:

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Figure 4-19 Sample DTC & FFD Screen

DTC & FFD

When this function is selected, the screen displays a list of Stored Codes and
Pending Codes. When the Freeze Frame data of certain DTCs are available
for viewing, a snowflake button will display on the right side of the DTC item.
The erase codes function can be applied by tapping the Clear DTC button at
the bottom of the screen.

 Stored Codes

Stored codes are the current emission related DTCs from the ECM of the
vehicle. OBD II/EOBD Codes have a priority according to their emission
severity with higher priority codes overwriting lower priority codes. The
priority of the code determines the illumination of the MIL and the codes
erase procedure. Manufacturers rank codes differently, so expect to see
differences between makes.

 Pending Codes

These are codes whose setting conditions were met during the last drive
cycle, but need to be met on two or more consecutive drive cycles before
the DTC actually sets. The intended use of this service is to assist the
service technician after a vehicle repair and after clearing diagnostic
information by reporting test results after a driving cycle.

a) If a test failed during the driving cycle, the DTC associated with that

test is reported. If the pending fault does not occur again within 40
to 80 warm-up cycles, the fault is automatically cleared from memory.

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b) Test results reported by this service do not necessarily indicate a

faulty component or system. If test results indicate another failure
after additional driving, then a DTC is set to indicate a faulty
component or system and the MIL is illuminated.

 Freeze Frame

In most cases the stored frame is the last DTC that occurred. Certain
DTCs, which have a greater impact on vehicle emission, have a higher
priority. In these cases, the top prioritized DTC is the one for which the
freeze frame records are retained. Freeze frame data includes a
“snapshot” of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set.

 Clear DTC

This option is used to clear all emission related diagnostic data, such as
DTCs, freeze frame data, and manufacturer specific enhanced data from
the vehicle’s ECM.

A confirmation screen displays when the clear codes option is selected
to prevent accidental loss of data. Select Yes on the confirmation screen
to continue or No to exit.

I/M Readiness

This function is used to check the readiness of the monitoring system. It is an
excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to
a state emissions program. Selecting I/M Readiness opens a submenu with
two choices:

 Since DTCs Cleared – displays the status of monitors since the last time

the DTCs are erased.

 This Driving Cycle – displays the status of monitors since the beginning

of the current drive cycle.

Live Data

This function displays the real time PID data from ECU. Displayed data
includes analog inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system
status information broadcast on the vehicle data stream.

Live data can be displayed in various modes, see Live Data on page 29 for
detailed information.

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O2 Sensor Monitor

This option allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for
the most recently performed tests from the vehicle’s on-board computer.

The O2 Sensor Monitor test function is not supported by vehicles which
communicate using a controller area network (CAN). For O2 Sensor Monitor
tests results of CAN-equipped vehicles, refer to On-Board Monitor.

On-Board Monitor

This option allows you to view the results of On-Board Monitor tests. The tests
are useful after servicing or after erasing a vehicle’s control module memory.

Component Test

This service enables bi-directional control of the ECM so that the diagnostic
tool is able to transmit control commands to operate the vehicle systems. This
function is useful in determining whether the ECM responds to a command
well.

Vehicle Information

The option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN), the calibration
identification, and the calibration verification number (CVN), and other
information of the test vehicle.

Vehicle Status

This item is used to check the current condition of the vehicle, including
communication protocols of OBD II modules, retrieved codes amount, status
of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), and other additional information.

Exiting Diagnostics

The Diagnostics application remains open as long as there is an active
communication with the vehicle. You must exit the diagnostics operation to
stop all communications with the vehicle before closing the Diagnostics
application.

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NOTE

Damage to the vehicle electronic control module (ECM) may occur if
communication is disrupted. Make sure all connections, such as USB cable
and wireless connection, are properly connected at all times during testing.
Exit all tests before disconnecting the test connection or powering down the
tool.

 To exit the Diagnostics application

1. From an active diagnostic screen, tap the Back or ESC functional
button to exit a diagnostic session step-by-step.

2. Or tap the Vehicle Swap button on the diagnostics toolbar to return
to the Vehicle Menu screen.

3. From the Vehicle Menu screen, tap the Home button on the top
toolbar; or tap the Back button on the navigation bar at the bottom
of the screen.

4. Or tap the Home button on the diagnostics toolbar to exit the
application directly and go back to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

Now, the Diagnostics application is no longer communicating with the vehicle
and it is safe to open other MaxiDAS applications or exit the MaxiDAS
Diagnostic System and return to the Android System’s Home screen.

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Figure 5-1 Sample MaxiFix Home Page

5 MaxiFix

The MaxiFix application launches the on-line troubleshooter database, which
not only provides you virtually all common diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
database for most vehicles, but also serves as a forum allowing you to
network with other MaxiDAS users, and gives you access to a vast database
of repair and diagnostic tips along with proven filed fixes.

While the MaxiFix provides the abundant troubleshooter information available,
the database keeps growing with daily troubleshooting resources by
recording the reported solution cases and the advisory reports of the
MaxiDAS users from all over the world.

Information in the MaxiFix database is organized into a series of diagnostic
tips that are designed to quickly lead you to the root cause of a particular
problem on the test vehicle, which will help you quickly find solutions for
various diagnostic problems.

Navigation

You need to register the device to your online account before launching the
MaxiFix platform, see Product Registration on page 79 for details.

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The MaxiFix screen layout consists of 3 main areas:

1. The Header – the tool bar across the top of the screen which allows you
to select vehicles and perform searches.

2. The Main Screen – located at the center of the screen displaying content
based on the vehicle attributes and keywords specified. The tabs on the
main screen vary in accordance with the section selected on the
Navigation Menu, allowing you to switch between functions.

3. The Navigation Menu – the main menu at the bottom of the screen, which
provides you access to different sections of MaxiFix.

The Header

The Header at the top of the screen features:

 A Select Vehicle button to open the vehicle identification window, and

vehicle information bar, for example “2014 > Hyundai > Accord Coupe >
L4-2.4L (K24W1)”.

 A search field to find relevant information by entering keywords, codes,

or problems.

Select Vehicle Button

The “Select Vehicle” button on the Header allows you to specify the vehicle

which you want to reference on MaxiFix, by selecting each of the vehicle
attribute from a sequence of option lists. This feature helps to filter out the
searches that allow only the information that applies to the identified vehicle
to display.

NOTE

All attributes must be specified to make a complete vehicle selection for the
most efficient search results.

 To select a vehicle

Follow the procedure below to select a vehicle:

1. If you haven’t already done so, click the “Select Vehicle” button on

the Header.

2. Select the year of the vehicle from the list.

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3. Select the make of the vehicle from the list.

4. Select the model of the vehicle from the list.

5. Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.

6. Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.

After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is
shown on the Header.

Terminology

MaxiFix Tip

A MaxiFix Tip provides practical information of real fix of a specific vehicle
repair issue with detailed descriptions. It is combined with proven fix and
vehicle specific data, and filed into an all-in-one information source to provide
you with quick and easy repair solutions.

On MaxiFix community you can find Tips or share your own Tip to help other
community members solve vehicle issues.

 To search for a MaxiFix Tip

1. Select a Vehicle:

a) Click the Select Vehicle button on the Header at the top of the

page.
b) Select the year of the vehicle from the list.
c) Select the make of the vehicle from the list.
d) Select the model of the vehicle from the list.
e) Select the submodel of the vehicle from the list.
f) Select the engine of the vehicle from the list.

After completing the vehicle selection procedure, the identified vehicle is
shown on the Header.

2. Enter a Search Term
MaxiFix has an exclusive one-stop lookup that helps you find all of

MaxiFix resources by one click. Simply enter a search term into the
search bar on the Header to begin the search.

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3. Proven Results!
The powerful MaxiFix database gives you proven results! The typical

MaxiFix Tips combine actual workshop fixes and data which may
include:

a) OBD II Fault Codes description and reference – helps in

diagnostic assessment by making clear the nature of an
automotive problem so that beginner and advanced technicians
can make effective repairs.

b) Real Fix Tips – provides repair tips from actual shop practices

and are presented in an easy to understand Complaint, Cause,
Correction format.

If you still can’t find the information you want, you can ask the
MaxiFix community for help by clicking Ask on the Navigation Menu
at the bottom of the screen.

Adopted!

The Adopted! icon that displays at the top right side of a Tip page indicates
that the related Tip has been adopted by at least 1 technician in the
community. If a tip has helped you to solve a repair problem, you are
encouraged to give an Adopted! count to the tip. Each member is allowed to

click the “Adopted!” once for a tip, and each click will add 1 count to the total
number of “Adopted!” The “Adopted!” count helps you easily identify which

tips are really helpful for repairing vehicle issues. You can also post a
comment about how the tip has helped you as reference to other members.

Operations

The Navigation Menu is at the bottom of the screen. Selecting the items on
the Navigation Menu allows you to switch between the main sections on
MaxiFix. These main sections include:

 Home – shows all questions and allows you to specify questions about

one or multiple makes.

 Search Fix – allows you to search for information from all available

resources on MaxiFix, including: Open Questions, Tips, and Real Fixes,
and displays search results.

 Ask – allows you to ask a question in the community.
 My MaxiFix – shows all your posts including Questions and Fixes in the

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community, and allows you to view your personal profile, select your
vehicle preference, and share your tips.

 My Messages – shows a list of message notifications which is relevant

to your activities in the Question section.

 Support – opens the FAQ page, or a message box for contacting

Customer Service by email.

Home

Home is the first option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen.
Tapping it opens your MaxiFix home page. There is a list of questions posted
on the community and you can scroll down the page to the bottom and view
more questions by tapping View More. Click on any question and you will be
linked to the detailed page in the Ask section.

You can configure your main screen to display questions only related to the
vehicle makes you are interested in, by clicking the Filter button on the main
page of Home, and select the desired vehicle makes. This filter can be
canceled anytime by clicking the Remove All Filters button, and the default
setting will be restored to display questions about all vehicle makes.

Search Fix

Search Fix, the second option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, presents search results for the specified vehicle. Search results are
listed in various categories:

 All – includes all search results, including related Questions, Tips, and

Real Fixes to your search.

 Questions – presents a list of open Question discussed in the community

that may be pertinent to your search.

 Tips – presents a list of Tips that directly correlate to your search criteria.

Select a Tip from the list to open and review the complete Tip.

 Real Fixes – presents a list of Tips that have been collected from actual

shop repair orders and are presented in an easy-to-understand
Complaint, Cause, and Correction format.

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Ask

Ask, the third option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen,
allows you to ask a question about a particular vehicle repair issue in the
community.

 To ask a MaxiFix Question

1. If not already done, click Select Vehicle on the Header to specify
the vehicle you are asking about.

2. Click Ask on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to
open the Ask page.

3. On the Ask page find Ask for Help, fill in the following sections to
ask a question.

The Ask page has 4 sections:

 Subject – this is where you enter a brief subject for the question.
 My Question – ask a clear and concise question that you want to ask the

community. Be sure to be descriptive and concise when asking your
question.

 Problem Description – describe how the vehicle is behaving.
 Repair History – include any previous diagnostic tests that you performed,

including the results of the tests. Also list any parts that were replaced

during previous diagnostic work.
Tap the Cancel to cancel your question and return to the Ask page.
Tap the Submit to post your question to the community.
Tap the Attach File to include images or reference files with your question.
You are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the responses

and then close the question. For details, please refer to My Messages on
page 52.

My MaxiFix

My MaxiFix, the fourth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, opens your personal MaxiFix page. To access the features on My
MaxiFix page you can select from the tabs:

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 My Questions – opens a list with links to the opened questions that you

have posted to the community.

 My Cases – opens a list with links to the closed questions and tips that

you have contributed to the community.

 Marked Posts – opens a list with links to Tips and discussions that you

are actively participating in.

 My Profile – allows you to view your Autel account information including:

your Autel ID, personal information, MaxiFix score, phone number and

register time, and edit your portrait.

 Vehicle Preference – used to set up a list of preferred vehicles. The

preferred list allows you to limit the choices that are displayed on the

Select Vehicle list to specific years and makes. Click Set Year or Set

Make to set your preferred models. The preferred makes will also be

displayed in the Filter option on the Home page.

 Share a Tip – allows you to share your personal repair experience with

the community.
Click My MaxiFix on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen to

display all questions and tips that you have contributed to the community.

Create a Tip

A Tip is a concise and complete description of the fix for a particular vehicle
repair issue.

 To create a new MaxiFix Tip

1. Select My MaxiFix from the Navigation Menu.

2. Select Select Vehicle from the Header and enter the identifying
attributes of the vehicle you are writing the Tip about.

3. On the My MaxiFix page find Share a Tip; click this link to open the
My Tips page.

4. Enter the Tip subject in the Subject field.

5. Compose your Tip in the Description field. Include as much
information as possible, while keeping the information concise and
to the point. A Tip should provide accurate information that is reader­friendly.

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Use the Cancel button at the right-side bottom of the page to cancel your tip
and return to the My MaxiFix page.

Or use the Submit button at the right-side bottom of the page to contribute
your tip to the community.

Use the Attach File button at the left-side bottom of the page to include
images or other supporting data with your question.

View Profile Information

You can view your personal profile by clicking on your account ID or My
Profile in My MaxiFix section or edit portrait where applicable, and visit other

community members’ profile by clicking their portrait. Information included in

your profile determines how you are presented to the community, and what
type of information will be sent to you from the community.

My Messages

My Messages, the fifth option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the
screen, shows a list of message notification which is relevant to your activities
in the Question section. A notification icon will appear on the top-right corner
of My Messages if there is any new or unread message in the Question
section. The number on the notification icon indicates the total number of the
new and unread messages. The displayed number will be reduced
correspondingly after viewing. The message notification will appear under the
following two conditions:

1. Your question or answer is replied by other MaxiFix community members.

2. Your answer is marked as the Adopted! by the MaxiFix community
member who asked the question.

Tap My Messages, select and open the message you want to read from the
list. If your problem is solved according to the reply, you should select one
Adopted Answer and close the question. If your answer is marked as
Adopted!, the prompt Adopted! + 4 will be displayed permanently.

Tap Clear to delete all message notifications.

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Select “Adopted Answers”

Members are requested to select one Adopted Answer from all of the
responses on My Messages page before closing a question. The community
members who provided the Adopted Answer are rewarded with scores for
their contribution.

About Adopted Answer:

 Only one answer can be selected as “Adopted Answer”.
 Answers can only be rated by the MaxiFix member who asked the

question.

Close a Question

When a repair question that you've posted to the community is resolved, you
are encouraged to write down the case as a way to share a good solution.
This will help the other MaxiFix members to find useful information for
practical fix.

To close a question, you need to select the question’s response message
from the message list on My Messages page first, then tap Adopted Answer
and select Close Question. Tap the Cancel button to cancel your
submission and return to My Messages page. It is strongly recommended to
share your repair solutions before closing a question. Your question will be
converted to a MaxiFix Community Tip after closing.

Score Rewarding System

1. A score of 4 is awarded if your answer is selected as the Adopted
Answer.

2. A score of 3 is awarded when you close a question.

3. A score of 2 is awarded if your closed question is marked as Adopted!
by no less than 20 community members.

4. A score of 1 is awarded if your answer is selected as the Adopted
Answer for a closed question which is marked as Adopted! by no less
than 20 community members.

5. A score of 1 is awarded to each of the first three respondents.

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Support

Support, the last option on the Navigation Menu at the bottom of the screen,
opens a page that provides 2 ways to gain support from MaxiFix:

1. A message form to contact the administrator of MaxiFix.

2. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link that answers the most frequent
questions we hear from MaxiFix community members.

If you wish to contact the administrator of this site, please use the contact
form. Select Support from the Navigation Menu to open the comment window.
To allow the administrator to respond to your question or issue, the following
information should be provided:

 Your name
 A contact email address
 A contact phone number

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Diagnostics

Directs you to the vehicle’s Diagnostics screen to
activate a direct test session.

Enter Edit

Shows the editing toolbar to print or delete the
selected file.

Delete

Deletes the selected vehicle record item from the
list.

Search

Quickly locates the vehicle record by entering the
vehicle name or test path.

Cancel

CancelS edit or file search.

6 Shop Manager

The Shop Manager application helps you to manage the workshop
information, customer information records, and keep test vehicle history
records, which can be a great assist in dealing with daily workshop business
and improves customer service. There are three main functions available:

 Vehicle History
 Workshop Information
 Customer Manager

The operations of these functions of the Shop Manager application are mainly
manipulated by the toolbar buttons, which are listed and described in the table
below:

Table 6-1 Top Toolbar Buttons in Shop Manager

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Button

Name

Description

Edit

Allows you to edit information for the displayed file.

Add
Account

Create a new customer account file.

History
Notes

Opens a note form, which allows you to create
audio record, attach picture or video, or edit text
notes, etc.

Vehicle History

Opens the Vehicle History screen which displays
the correlated test vehicle records.

Done

Completes editing and saves the file.

Figure 6-1 Sample Vehicle History Screen

Vehicle History

This function stores records of test vehicle history, including vehicle
information and the retrieved DTCs from previous diagnostic sessions, and
displays all information in an easy-to-check table list, on which you can view
summarized details and manually input other information about the test
vehicle and diagnostic loggings, etc. The Vehicle History also provides direct
access to the previously tested vehicle and allows you to restart a diagnostic
session without the need to do vehicle identification again.

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Figure 6-2 Sample Historical Test Record Sheet

 To activate a test session for the recorded vehicle

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Vehicle History.

3. Tap the Diagnostics button at the bottom of the thumbnail of a

vehicle record item.

4. Or select a vehicle record item by tapping the thumbnail.

5. A Historical Test record sheet displays. Check the recorded

information of the recorded test vehicle and tap the Diagnostics
button on the upper right corner.

6. The vehicle’s Diagnostics screen displays. Now a new diagnostic

session is activated, see Diagnosis on page 23 for detailed
instructions on vehicle diagnostic operations.

Historical Test Record

The Historical Test record sheet of the tested vehicle is a detailed data form,
which includes all general information of the vehicle such as vehicle year,
make and model, etc., and the diagnostic trouble codes retrieved from the
previous test sessions, as well as other service details which can be added
manually by the technician himself.

 To edit the Historical Test record sheet

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Vehicle History.

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Figure 6-3 Sample Workshop Information Sheet

3. Select the specific vehicle history record thumbnail from the main

section. The Historical Test record sheet displays.

4. Tap the Edit button to start editing.

5. Tap on each item to input the corresponding information or add

attaching files or images.

NOTE

The vehicle VIN number or license and the customer information account are
correlated by default. Adding one of the information will automatically
associate the other item in the record sheet, provided that the later one exists.

6. Tap Add to Customer to correlate the Historical Test record sheet

to an existing customer account, or add a new associating account
to be correlated with the test vehicle record. See Customer Manager
on page 59 for more information.

7. Tap Done to save the updated record sheet, or tap Cancel to exit

without saving.

Workshop Information

The Workshop Information form allows you to edit, input, and save the
detailed workshop information, such as shop name, address, phone number
and other remarks, which, when printing vehicle diagnostic reports and other
associated test file, will appear as the header of the printed documents.

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 To edit the Workshop Information sheet

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Workshop Information.

3. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar.

4. Tap on each field to input the appropriate information.

5. Tap Done to save the updated workshop information sheet, or tap

Cancel to exit without saving.

Customer Manager

The Customer Manager function allows you to create and edit customer
accounts. It helps you to save and organize all customer information accounts
that are correlated with the associated test vehicle history records, which is a
great support for the arrangement of daily workshop business.

 To create a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager.

3. Tap the Add Account button. An empty information form displays,

tap each field to input the appropriate information.

NOTE

The items that must be filled are indicated as required fields.

4. Tap the □+ photo frame beside the Name chart to add a photo. A

sub menu displays, select Take Photo to take a new photo for the
account, or select Choose Photo to choose from the existing files.

5. Some customers may have more than one vehicle for service; you

can always add new vehicle information to the account to be
correlated. Tap Add New Vehicle Information and then fill in the
vehicle information. Tap the ○x button to cancel adding.

6. Tap Done to save the account or tap Cancel to exit without saving.

 To edit a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager.

3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card.

A Customer Information sheet displays.

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4. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.

5. Tap on the input field where needs to be altered or supplemented

and enter updated information.

6. Tap Done to save the updated information or tap Cancel to exit

without saving.

 To delete a customer account

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager and select a customer account by

tapping the corresponding name card. A Customer Information
sheet displays.

3. Tap the Edit button on the top toolbar to start editing.

4. Tap the Delete Customer Information button. A confirmation

message displays.

5. Tap OK to confirm the command and the account is deleted. Tap

Cancel to cancel the request.

History Notes

The History Notes function allows you to add audio and video records, text
notes and photos, to keep multi-media work logs for the associated customer
account, which can be very helpful when dealing with repeat customers.
Keeping notes for each vehicle serviced for each customer will keep you
always on track and well organized in business.

 To access History Notes

1. Tap the Shop Manager application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Customer Manager or Vehicle History.

3. Select a customer account by tapping the corresponding name card.

A Customer Information sheet displays (if Customer Manager is
selected). Or select a vehicle history record item to open the
Historical Test record sheet (if Vehicle History is selected).

4. Tap the History Notes button on the top bar. Now the History Notes

screen displays.

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Delete

Deletes the selected note.

Search

Quickly locates the required note by
entering the note title.

Cancel

Cancels edit or file search.

Edit

Opens an edit window allowing you to edit
notes and attach files.

Add
Notes

Adds new note in History Notes.

Figure 6-4 Sample History Notes Screen

1) Functional Buttons – navigates and make various controls of the
function.

2) Main Section – displays the note list on the left column and the
detail information of the selected note on the right column.

Table 6-2 Function Buttons in History Notes

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Button

Name

Description

Add
Photos

Opens the image file for selection and
adds the selected photos to History Notes.

Save

Saves notes.

 To add a note in History Notes

1. Access History Notes.

2. Tap the Add Notes button. An edit window displays.

3. Tap on the Title bar to input a note title.

4. Tap on the blank space below to edit a text note or remark.

5. Select a function button on the top to add files in any form you
choose.

6. Tap Save to save the note; tap Discard or Cancel to exit without
saving.

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Figure 7-1 Sample Data Manager Main Screen

7 Data Manager

The Data Manager application is used to store, print, and review the saved
files. Most operations are controlled through the toolbar.

Selecting the Data Manager application opens the file system menu. Different
file types are sorted separately under different options, there are five types of
information files to be viewed or played back.

Operations

Data Manager Operations are based on toolbar controls. Details are
explained in the following sections.

Image Files

The Image section contains all captured screenshot images.

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Button

Name

Description

Back

Returns to the previous screen.

Enter Edit

Shows the editing toolbar to print, delete
or view image information.

Cancel

Close the editing toolbar or cancels file
search.

Search

Quickly locates the image file by
entering the vehicle name, test path, file
name or file info.

Info

Opens a window displaying the details
of the image.

Print

Prints the selected image.

Delete

Deletes the selected image.

Figure 7-2 Sample Image Screen

1. Toolbar Buttons – used to edit, print and delete the image files. See the
following table for detailed information.

2. Main Section – displays the stored images.

Table 7-1 Toolbar Buttons in Image

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 To edit image information

1. Select Data Manager application from the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Image to access the image database.

3. Select an image to display it in full screen.

4. Tap the screen to display the editing toolbar.

5. Tap the Info button to open a window displaying the image

information.

6. Tap the Edit button on the top right corner of the window. The editing

screen displays.

7. Edit the image information by entering the new file name and file

information.

8. Tap Done to save the information and exit or tap Cancel to exit

without saving.

NOTE

To realize the wireless data printing function, you need to install the printer
driver program.

 To install the printer driver program

1. Please download the Maxi PC Suite from www.autel.com > Support

& Updates > Firmware & Downloads > UPDATE CLIENT and install
to your PC. The Maxi PC Suite consists of Autel Printer, MaxiSys
Pinter and PC Suite.

2. Double click on Setup.exe item.

3. Select the installation language and the printer driver installation

wizard will load momentarily.

4. Follow the wizard instructions on the screen and click Next to

continue.

5. Click on Install and the printer driver program will be installed onto

the computer.

6. Click on Finish to complete the whole installation procedure.

 To delete selected images

1. Select Data Manager application from the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Select Image to access the JPG database.

3. Tap the Enter Edit button to display the editing toolbar.

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Figure 7-3 Sample Data Playback Screen

4. Select the images that need to be deleted by tapping the thumbnail

images, the selected thumbnail displays a tick icon at the bottom
right corner.

5. Tap the Delete button and then tap Delete Selected. The selected

images will be deleted.

PDF Files

The PDF section stores and displays all PDF files of saved data. After
entering the PDF database, select a PDF file to view the stored information.

This section uses the standard Adobe Reader application for file viewing and
editing. Please refer to the associated Adobe Reader manual for more
detailed instructions.

Review Data

The Review Data section allows you to playback the recorded data frames of
live data streams.

On the Review Data main screen, select a record file to playback.

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1. Drop-down Toolbar – tap the button at the top center of the screen to
open the Drop-down Toolbar.

2. Main Section – displays the recorded data frames.

3. Navigation Toolbar – allows you to manipulate data playback.

Use the Navigation Toolbar buttons to playback the record data from frame
to frame.

Tap Back to exit data playback.

Apps Uninstall

This section allows you to manage the firmware applications installed on the
MaxiDAS Diagnostics System. Selecting this section opens a managing
screen, on which you can check all the available vehicle diagnostic
applications.

Select the vehicle firmware you want to delete by tapping on the car brand
icon, the selected item will display a blue tick at the upper right corner. Tap
the Delete button on the top bar to delete the firmware from the system
database.

Data Logging

The Data Logging section allows you to launch Support platform directly to
view all records of all sent or unsent (saved) data loggings on the diagnostic
system. For more details, please refer to Data Logging on page 84.

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8 Settings

Selecting Settings application opens a setup screen, on which you can adjust
default setting and view information about the MaxiDAS system. There are
eight options available for the MaxiDAS system settings:

 Unit
 Language
 Printing Setting
 Firmware Upgrade
 Notification Center
 Auto Update
 System Settings
 About

This section describes the operation procedures for the settings.

Unit

This option allows you to adjust the measurement unit for the diagnostic
system.

 To adjust the unit setting

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the Unit option on the left column.

3. Select the required measurement unit, Metric or English. A tick icon

will display to the right of the selected unit.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for system setup.

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Figure 8-1 Sample Unit Setting Screen

Figure 8-2 Sample Language Setting Screen

Language

This option allows you to adjust the display language for the MaxiDAS system.

 To adjust the language setting

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the Language option on the left column.

3. Select the required language. A tick icon will display to the right of

the selected language.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for system setup.

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Figure 8-3 Sample Printing Setting Screen

Printing Setting

This option allows you to print any data or information anywhere and anytime
via Wi-Fi connection.

 To setup the printer connection

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the Printing Setting option on the left column.

3. Tap the Print via Network item to activate the printing function,

which enables the device to send files to the printer through the PC
via Wi-Fi connection.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for system setup.

Printing via APP

DS808 provides the most convenient printing method, printing via APP.
To realize this function, please make sure a Wi-Fi printer is available and then

purchase a Wi-Fi printer APP and install it onto your Display Tablet.
By a simple click on the Print button of a saved file on the Display Tablet, the

file will be printed automatically.

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Printing via PC

If the Wi-Fi printer is not available, you can also use your PC to print the data
on the Display Tablet. Follow the instructions below to realize this function.

 To install the printer driver program to a computer

1. Download the Maxi PC Suite from www.autel.com and install to your

PC.

2. Double click on Setup.exe item.

3. Select the installation language and the wizard will load momentarily.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next to continue.

5. Click on Install and the printer driver program will be installed onto

the computer.

6. Click on Finish to complete the whole installation procedure.

NOTE

The MaxiSys Printer runs automatically after the installation. Before printing
make sure the Display Tablet is connected to the same network with the
computer, either via WiFi or LAN. And the computer is connected to a printer.

 To perform printing through the computer

1. Run the MaxiSys Printer program on the computer.

2. Click Test Print to make sure the printer is working successfully.

3. Tap the Print button on the toolbar. A temporary document will be

created and sent to the computer for printing and the received
document automatically when the Auto Print option is selected.

4. Tap the Print button on the toolbar of the Display Tablet. A

temporary document will be created and sent to the computer.
 If the Auto Print option in the MaxiSys Printer is selected, the

MaxiSys Printer will print the received document automatically.

 If the Auto Print option is not selected, click Open PDF File

button to view all the temporary files. Select the file(s) you
want to print and click Print.

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Figure 8-4 Sample Firmware Screen

Firmware Upgrade

This option allows you to update the firmware of the scan tool. Connect the
scan tablet with the vehicle through DLC or use the mini USB cable for power
supply. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation. Internet
connection is necessary for this operation.

Notification Center

This option allows you to turn the Notification Center function on or off. The
Notification Center function configures the MaxiDAS tablet to receive regular
on-line messages from the server for system update notifications or other
service information via the Internet. It is highly recommended to keep this
function on all the time, so you won’t miss out any new update for MaxiDAS
or event from Autel. Internet access is required for receiving on-line
messages.

 To enable the Notification Center function

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the Notification Center option on the left column.

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Figure 8-5 Sample Notification Screen

3. Tap the ON/OFF button to enable or disable the Notifications

function. If the function is enabled the button turns blue, or if disabled
the button turns gray.

4. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS

Job Menu. Or select another setting option for the system setup.

When the Notification Center function is turned on, and new messages are
received by the MaxiDAS device, a notification message displays on the
MaxiDAS Job Menu. Press on the message bar and drag it down, and the
received messages are shown in the list, slide the list up or down to view all
if the message list covers more than one screen.

Tapping a specific message launches the corresponding application. For
example, if you tap on an Update notification message, the Update
application will be launched.

Auto Update

The Auto Update allows the tool to automatically update the OS, the MaxiDAS
system, and the Vehicle. All you need to do is to switch ON by tapping the
button on the right side of each and set the desired automatic update time.

 To set auto system or vehicle update

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

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Figure 8-6 Sample Auto Update Screen

Figure 8-7 Sample Set Time Screen

2. Tap the Auto Update option on the left column. The three auto

update items list on the right.

3. Switch the ON the button on the right of item that you want to auto

update.

4. Tap on the time to set time, you can use the + and – button or tap

on the numbers then the manual input screen will pop up. Tap Done
to complete the time setting.

NOTE

Internet connection is necessary for auto update, otherwise it would not work
even if you have already switch it on. Make sure the tool is connected to the
Internet for the time you have set.

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Figure 8-8 Sample System Settings Screen

System Settings

This option provides you a direct access to the Android background system
setting screen, on which you can adjust various system settings for the
Android system platform, regarding wireless and networks settings, various
device settings such as sound and display, as well as system security settings,
and check the associated information about the Android system, etc.

 To enable the App Switcher function

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the System settings option on the left column.

3. Tap the App Switcher option on the left column.

4. Mark the checkbox beside “Always show the App Switcher” on the

right side of the screen, then the App Switcher icon shows.
Short pressing the App Switcher icon opens a control panel:
 Tapping a specific app shortcut button enables you to switch directly to

the selected application screen.

 Long pressing a specific app shortcut button displays the app menu, on

which you can select and change the app shortcut.

 Pressing and dragging the App Switcher icon around allows you to

change the icon position alongside the edge of the screen.

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Figure 8-9 Sample About Screen

You may refer to Android documentation for additional information about
Android system settings.

About

The About option provides information of the MaxiDAS diagnostic device
regarding the product name, version, hardware, and serial number, etc.

 To check the MaxiDAS product information in About

1. Tap the Settings application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.

2. Tap the About option on the left column. The product information
screen displays on the right.

3. Tap the Home button on the top left corner to return to the MaxiDAS
Job Menu, or select another setting option for the system setup after
viewing.

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Figure 9-1 Sample Update Screen

9 Update

The Update application allows you to download the latest released software.
The updates can improve the MaxiDAS applications’ capabilities, typically by
adding new tests, new models, or enhanced applications to the database.

The Display Tablet automatically searches for available updates for all of the
MaxiDAS software when it is connected to the internet. Any updates that are
found can be downloaded and installed on the device. This section describes
installing an update to the MaxiDAS System. A notification message displays
if an update is available when the Notifications Center function is enabled in
the Settings application (See Notification Center page 72 for details).

1. Navigation and Controls

 Home Button – returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
 Update All – updates all available updates.
 Search Bar – search specific update item by inputting the file name,

for example: a vehicle make.

2. Status Bar

 Left Side – displays the MaxiDAS device model information and

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serial number.

 Right Side – displays an update progress bar indicating the

completion status.

3. Main Section

 Left Column – displays vehicle logos and update software version

information.

 Middle Column – displays a brief introduction about the new

changes to the software operation or capabilities. Tap ○i button to
open an information screen to view more details, and tap the dim
area around to close the window.

 Right Column – according to the operation status of each software

item, the button displays differently.
a) Tap Update to update the selected item.
b) Tap Pause to suspend the updating procedure.
c) Tap Continue to go on updating the suspended update.

 To update the software

1. Make sure the Display Tablet is connected to a power source with
stable access to the internet.

2. Tap the Update application button from the MaxiDAS Job Menu; or
tap the update notification message when received one; or tap the
Update icon on Vehicle Menu in Diagnostics application. The
Update application screen displays.

3. Check all available updates:

 If you decide to update all the items, tap the Update All

button.

 If you only want to update one or some of the item(s), tap the

Update button on the right column of the specific item(s).

4. Tap the Pause button to suspend the updating process. When you
tap Continue to renew the update, the updating process will resume
from the break point.

5. When the updating process is completed, the firmware will be
installed automatically. The previous version will be replaced.

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10 Support

This application launches the Support platform which synchronizes Autel’s
on-line service base station with the Display Tablet. In order to synchronize
the device to your on-line account, you need to register the product through
the Internet when you use it for the first time. The Support application is
connected to Autel’s service channel and on-line communities which provides
the quickest way for problem solutions, allowing you to submit complaints or
sent help requests to obtain direct services and supports.

Product Registration

In order to get access to the Support platform and obtain update and other
services from Autel, you are required to register the MaxiDAS Diagnostic
Device the first time you use it.

 To register the diagnostic device

1. Visit the website: http://pro.autel.com.

2. On the Sign In page, input your account ID and other information to
log in, if you already have an account.

3. If you are a new member to Autel and do not have an account yet,
click the Create Autel ID button on the left side.

4. Enter the required information in the input fields, read through
Autel’s Terms and Conditions and tick on Agree, and then click
Create Autel ID at the bottom to continue.

5. The online system will automatically send a confirmation email to
the registered email address. Validate your account by clicking the
link provided through the mail. A product registration screen opens.

6. Find out the device’s serial number and password from the About
section of the Settings application on the Display Tablet.

7. Select the product model of your device, enter the product serial
number and password on the Product Registration screen, and click
Submit to complete the registration procedure.

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Figure 10-1 Sample Support Application Screen

Support Screen Layout

The Support application screen is navigated by 4 simple buttons on the top
navigation bar, operation of each is described below in turn from left to right:

 Home Button – returns to the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
 Back – returns to the previous screen, each press takes you back one

step.

 Forward – each press moves forward one screen until you’ve reached

the last screen visited.

 Refresh – reload and update the screen.

The main section of the Support screen is divided into two sections. The
narrow column on the left is the main menu; selecting one subject from the
main menu displays the corresponding functional screen on the right.

My Account

The My Account screen displays the comprehensive information of the user
and the product, which is synchronized with the on-line registered account,
including User Info, Device Info, Update Info and Service Info.

Personal Info

The User Info and Device Info are both included under the Personal Info
section.

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Figure 10-2 Sample Complaint Screen

 User Info – displays detailed information of your registered on-line Autel

account, such as your Autel ID, Name, Address and other contact
information, etc.

 Device Info – displays the registered product information, including the

Serial Number, Registration Date, Expire Date, and Warranty Period.

Update Info

The Update Info section displays a detailed record list of the product’s
software update history, including the product serial number, software version
or name, and the update time.

Service Info

The Service Info section displays a detailed record list of the device’s service
history information. Every time the device has been sent back to Autel for
repair, the device’s serial number and the detailed repair information, such
as the fault type, changed components, or system reinstallation, etc., will be
recorded and updated to the associated online product account, which will be
synchronized to the Service Info section.

User Complaint

The User Complaint screen allows you to establish a new complaint case, as
well as to view historical complaint records.

The User Complaint screen consists of two parts.

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1. Option Bar

 Period Filter – displays only the complaint records within the defined

period on the list.

 Status Filter – displays the corresponding complaint records

according to the selected case status.

 New Complaint Button – starts a new complaint case.

2. Complaint List
The complaint list normally displays all the complaint records of all time

and all status by default. The summary information for each complaint
item includes the Subject Name, Ticket ID, User’s Account ID, Date, and
the Case Status.

There are four kinds of the case status:

 Open – indicates the complaint case has been started but not

processed yet

 Suspended – indicates the complaint case is being processed
 Waiting Customer Reply – indicates the complaint has been replied

by the service personnel, and requires feedback from the customer

 Closed – indicates the complaint case has been processed, solved,

and ended.

To view the detailed complaint session, tap the ○> button on the right
side of the case item.

 To establish a new complaint session

1. Register the product online.

2. Tap the Support application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
device information is automatically synchronized with the online
account.

3. Tap Complaint on the Main Menu.

4. Tap the New Complaint button at the upper right corner. A
selection menu with a category of service channels displays.

5. Select your target service channel and click Next to continue. A
standard complaint form displays, on which you are allowed to
enter detailed information, such as personal information,
vehicle information, and device information, you can also attach

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image or PDF files with the form.

6. Enter in each input field the appropriate information, in order to
settle the complaint more efficiently, it is recommended to fill out
the complaint form as detailed as possible.

7. Select the required processing time on the last section
according to the urgency of the case.

8. Tap Submit to send the completed form to Autel’s online service
center, or tap Reset to refill it. The submitted complaints will be
carefully read and handled by the service personnel, and the
respond speed may depend on the processing time you’ve
required.

 To make a reply in a complaint session

1. Register the product online.

2. Tap the Support application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
device information is automatically synchronized with the online
account.

3. Tap Complaint on the Main Menu.

4. Select an existing complaint case item on the record list by
tapping the ○> button on its right side. The screen displays the
complaint session details.

5. Tap the Post Reply button on the upper right side after viewing,
to make a reply. An edit screen displays.

6. Input the content in the input field, and if necessary, upload an
attaching file.

7. Tap Submit to post the reply.

8. Tap the States selection drop-down menu to reset a case state.

9. Tap the Update button to commit the newest update.

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Figure 10-3 Sample Data Logging Screen

Data Logging

The Data Logging section keeps records of all sent or unsent (saved) data
loggings on the diagnostic system. The support personnel receive and
process the submitted reports through the Support platform, and send back
problem solutions within 48 hours to the corresponding Data Logging session,
on which you are also allowed to have a direct conversation with the support
personnel.

 To make a reply in a Data Logging session

1. Tap on the Sent tag to view a list of submitted data loggings.

2. Select a specific item to view the latest update of the processing
progress.

3. Tap on the input field at the bottom of the screen, and enter the texts.

4. Tap Send to deliver your message to the technical center.

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Figure 10-4 Sample Communities Home Screen

Communities

The Communities section launches and synchronizes with the Technical
Forums on Autel’s official website www.autel.com, where you are allowed to
discuss technical topics or share information with, as well as ask for technical
advices or offer technical supports to all other members in Autel’s online
support communities.

 To start a discussion

1. Tap Start a discussion on the Communities Home screen. A list of
the major forums is displayed.

2. Select a desired group according to the subject you are about to
discuss. For example, if you are going to ask a question about the
MaxiDAS tablet, tap MaxiDAS to start a discussion.

3. Enter your topic and the discussion content in the appropriate input
field.

4. Select a category or edit tags for the discussed post. This will help
other members with similar interest to find your post.

5. Tap OK to submit the post.

 To join and reply to a discussion post

1. Select a forum group that you are interested in, whether by the
product or the features, on the Communities Home screen. A list of
the latest posts is displayed.

2. Select a specific category on the Categories menu to better pinpoint
the topics you are most interested with.

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Figure 10-5 Sample User Profile Screen

3. Tap the ○> button on the right side of the topic item to view the
discussion. The posts contents are displayed.

4. Browse through all the posts by sliding the screen up and down. Tap
Go to original post when reaching the end of the discussion to
return to the first post.

5. Tap Reply to reply a specific post or tap Reply to original post to
join and continue the whole discussion.

6. Enter your comment in the input field and tap OK to submit your post.

User Profile

The User Profile section allows you to set personal Avatar, check your
member status and other information, as well as to review your personal
posts in the communities.

Tap the Avatar image on the Communities screen to open the User Profile.

 Profile – displays the user’s personal information and member status.

The Related links allow you to check the Top Users (ranked according
to their points and levels) in the communities, as well as to find out other
online users.

 Avatar – allows you to select an image to set as your personal Avatar to

be displayed in the communities.

 Stuff – displays all the discussions you’ve posted at various forums in a

list.

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Training Channels

The Training section provides quick links to Autel’s online video accounts.
Select a video channel by the language to see all the available online tutorial
videos from Autel for various technical supports, such as product usage
techniques and vehicle diagnostics practice, etc., may be available for your
interests.

FAQ Database

The FAQ section provides you comprehensive and abundant references for
all kinds of questions frequently asked and answered about the use of Autel’s
online member account, and shopping and payment procedures.

 Account – displays questions and answers about the use of Autel’s

online user account.

 Shopping & Payment – displays questions and answers about online

product purchase and payment methods or procedures.

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11 Academy

Autel provides various tutorial articles and technical bulletins produced by
top-notch technicians and product experts. Please view the materials that are
saved on the Display Tablet or view more technical articles from our online
forum by clicking the links displayed under this application.

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Figure 12-1 Sample Remote Desk Screen

12 Remote Desk

The Remote Desk application launches the TeamViewer Quick Support
program, which is a simple, fast and secure remote control screen. You can
use the application to receive ad-hoc remote support from Autel’s support
center, colleagues, or friends, by allowing them to control your MaxiDAS
tablet on their PC via the TeamViewer software.

If you think of a TeamViewer connection as a phone call, the TeamViewer ID
would be the phone number under which all TeamViewer Clients can be
reached separately. Computers and mobile devices that run TeamViewer are
identified by a globally unique ID. The first time the Remote Desk application
is started, this ID is generated automatically based on the hardware
characteristics and will not change later on.

Make sure the Display Tablet is connected to the Internet before launching
the Remote Desk application, so that the Display Tablet is accessible to
receive remote support from the third party.

 To receive remote support from a partner

1. Power on the Display Tablet.

2. Tap the Remote Desk application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The

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TeamViewer screen displays and the device ID is generated and
shown.

3. Your partner must install the Remote Control software to his/her
computer by downloading the TeamViewer full version program
online (http://www.teamviewer.com), and then start the software on
his/her computer at the same time, in order to provide support and
take control of the Display Tablet remotely.

4. Provide your ID to the partner and wait for him/her to send you a
remote control request.

5. A popup displays to ask for your confirmation to allow remote control
on your device.

6. Tap Allow to accept or tap Deny to reject.

Refer to the associated TeamViewer documents for additional information.

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Figure 13-1 Sample Quick Link Screen

13 Quick Link

The Quick Link application provides you with convenient access to Autel’s
official website and many other well-known sites in automotive service, which
offer you abundant information and resources, such as technical help,
knowledge base, forums, training, and expertise consultations, etc.

 To open a quick link

1. Tap the Quick Link application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu. The
Quick Link application screen displays.

2. Select a website thumbnail from the main section. The Chrome
browser is launched and the selected website is opened.

3. Now you can start exploring the website!

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Figure 14-1 Sample Function Viewer Screen 1

14 Function Viewer

The Function Viewer allows you to search the functions supported by our
tools and the version information. There are two ways of searching, either by
searching the tool and the vehicle or searching the functions.

 To search by the vehicle

1. Tap the Function Viewer application on the MaxiDAS Job Menu.
The Function Viewer application screen displays.

2. Tap the tool name on the top left to drop down the tool list, tap the
one you want to search.

3. Tap the vehicle brand, model, and year you want to search.

4. All the functions supported by the selected tool for the selected
vehicle display with three columns, function, sub function, and
version.

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