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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 DEFINITIONS
Follow all DANGER, WARNING, IMPORTANT, and NOTE messages in this manual. These safety
messages are defined as follows:
DANGER or WARNING: Means you risk bodily harm and /or possible loss of life.
IMPORTANT: Means the information demands special attention or that you risk damage to the
vehicle or the tool.
NOTE: Provides clarity and helpful tips.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANTS:
The safety messages 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 conditions or service procedures encountered do not
jeopardize your personal safety.
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: 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 running tests.
Use extreme caution 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/ electrical fires nearby.
Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to
clean the outside of the scan tool, when necessary.
Do not drive the vehicle and operate the scan tool at the same time. Any distractions may cause an
accident.
Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and
precautions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or otherwise unneeded repair.
To avoid damaging the scan tool 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 scan tool on the distributor of a vehicle. Strong electro-magnetic interference can
damage the scan tool.
