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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICES ................................................................... Inside Front Cover
Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 5
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Product Overview..................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Component Descriptions ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1. MaxiDAS
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Scan Tool .................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2. Memory Card ................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.3. DLC Cables, Adapters and other Accessories ............................................................... 2
1.2.4. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Software Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1. Operating System Software ............................................................................................ 4
1.3.2. Scan Tool Software Installation / Updates ..................................................................... 4
1.3.3. Software Applications Overview ................................................................................... 4
2. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Power up the Scan Tool ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Adjust Default Settings ............................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Install the PC Software ............................................................................................................ 9
2.4. Register the Tool .................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Test Startup and Vehicle Connection ................................................................................... 10
3. Diagnostics Applications ........................................................................................... 11
3.1. Test Startup and Vehicle Connection ................................................................................... 11
3.1.1. Step 1: Connect the Cable ............................................................................................ 11
3.1.2. Step 2: Enter the Vehicle Information and Select the System to Be Tested ................ 14
3.1.3. Step 3: Select the Diagnostic Function ........................................................................ 17
3.2. Diagnostic Trouble Codes...................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1. Read Codes ................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.2. Erase Codes .................................................................................................................. 18
3.3. Live Data ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.1 Basic Live Data Procedure ........................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Live Data Functions ..................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3 Custom Live Data ......................................................................................................... 23
3.4 Vehicle Information ............................................................................................................... 24
3.5 Active Test............................................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Generic OBD II Functions .................................................................................................... 25
3.6.1. General Procedures ...................................................................................................... 25
3.6.2. Functions Description .................................................................................................. 26
