User's Manual

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FCC PART 15, Warnings: Information to user:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-sion

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is

encourages to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shenzhen Autel Intelligent Tech. Co.,

Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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FCC PART 15, Warnings: Information to user: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Safety Precautions and Warnings.......................................1 Tool Information ..................................................................2 2.1 Tool Description .........................................................2 2.2 Specifications ..............................................................3 2.3 Accessories ..................................................................3 2.4 Navigation Characters...............................................
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1. Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the TPMS tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: z Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. z Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. z Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
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2. Tool Information 2.1 Tool Description 1 LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel ○ display with contrast adjustment. 2 UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu ○ items in menu mode. When more than one set of data were retrieved, moves down to next screens for additional data. 3 DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and ○ submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of data were retrieved, moves down to next screens for additional data.
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4 N BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or ○ returns to previous menu. 5 Y BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu, or ○ returns to previous menu. 6 POWER BUTTON -- Turns on/off the tool. ○ 7 ANTENNA -- Sends signals to tire sensor to activate sensor. ○ 8 RUBBER BOOT -- Protects the TPMS tool from drop, abrasion ○ and etc. 9 USB PORT -- Used to connect the TPMS tool to your computer for ○ updates and data printing. 2.
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2) “x/x” -- Indicates total items in a menu and their sequence. 3) “ ” -- Indicates there is data stored in the tool. 4) “ ” -- Indicates battery volume. 2.5 Battery Replacement The tool requires a 9V cell battery to operate. When the icon appears, replace the battery as instructed below: 1) Locate the battery cover on the back of the tool. 2) Remove the battery cover screw and slide the battery cover off. 3) Insert a 9V cell battery into the compartment.
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Main Menu Delete Data ►System Setup Tool Information Language 6/8 Contrast Adjustment 1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Contrast, and press Y button. System Setup ► Contrast LCD Backlighting 1/2 2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to adjust contrast. Contrast Contrast （11%） Use ↑or↓ to change No 3) Yes Press Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu. Backlighting 1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select LCD Backlighting and press Y button.
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System Setup Contrast ► LCD Backlighting 2/2 2) A message comes up asking your confirmation. Are you sure to turn on LCD Backlighting? No 3) Yes Press Y button to turn on backlighting or N button to turn it off. 2.7 Tool Information The Tool Information function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the TPMS tool.
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Tool Information Serial No.: xxxxxxxx Burn Date: xx/xx/xx S/W Ver : Vx.xx H/W Ver : Vx.xx 2.8 Language Setup The Language is used to change the language of the menus and test results. The default language is English. 1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Language from Main Menu, and press Y button Main Menu Delete Data System Setup Tool Information ►Language 8/8 2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and press Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
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3. Diagnostics 3.1 Activating The sensor activation function allows activating of TPM (Tire Pressure Monitoring) sensor to view sensor data such as sensor ID, frequency. It also send the sensor data to vehicle ECU to let the ECU learn the positions of sensors whenever tires and wheels are rotated or sensors are replaced. There are three means of activating a TPM sensor: A: Sensor make: to activate the sensor by selecting sensor manufacturer.
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Select Sensor Make Beru ► Ford Lear Pecific 2/9 z If you do not know the sensor make your vehicle uses, use UP/DOWN button to select Auto Scan to detect the sensor automatically. Select Sensor Make ► Auto Scan 9/9 3) 4) Wait a few seconds till the tool makes an audible alarm. View retrieved data on screen. ID: 0X216843 Frequency: 315MHz Mode: ASK z z 5) If the sensor can not be detected, a “No sensor detected!” message shows on the screen. The tool automatically records retrieved data in html format.
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To activate by selecting vehicle make 1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Vehicle Make Scan from Main Menu, and press Y button to confirm. Main Menu Quick Scan Sensor Make Scan ► Vehicle Make Scan View Data 3/8 2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle manufacturer, and press Y button. Select Vehicle Make ► Acura Audi BMW Buick 1/38 3) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle model, and press Y button. Select Model ► MDX RDX RL TL 1/5 4) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select year.
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Select Year ►2004-06 2007 1/2 TRW 5) 6) 7) Press Y button to activate the sensor. Wait a few seconds till the tool makes an audible alarm. View retrieved data on screen. ID: 0x216843 Freq: 315MHz Mode: ASK 8) Press N button to return to previous menu. To activate by quick scan The TPMS tool is able to memorize the make of the latest activated sensor. So the Quick Scan function is very useful for technicians to activate sensors of the same vehicle.
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Main Menu ► Quick Scan Sensor Make Scan Vehicle Make Scan View Data 1/8 2) 3) Wait a few seconds till the tool makes an audible alarm. View retrieved data on screen. ID: 0x216843 Frequency: 315MHz Mode: ASK 4) Press N button to return to previous menu. 3.2 Viewing Data The View Data function allows viewing of previously recorded sensor data. The tool is able to keep a maximum of 16 sets of sensor data. When more than 16 records are retrieved, it overwrites the oldest one automatically.
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Main Menu Quick Scan Sensor Make Scan Vehicle Make Scan ► View Data 4/8 2) View stored data on screen. ID: 0X216843 Frequency: 315MHz Mode: ASK 1/16 z 3) 4) If no record is stored by the tool, a “No record!” message shows on the screen. If there is more than one set of data were recorded by the tool, use UP/DOWN scroll button to view additional data. Press N button to return to Main Menu. 3.3 Deleting Data The Delete Data function allows deleting of all previously recorded sensor data.
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Main Menu ► Delete Data System Setup Tool Information Language 2) 5/8 A prompt comes up asking your confirmation. Are you sure to delete records? No z 3) 4) Yes If no record is stored by the tool, a “No record!” message shows on the screen. If you want to delete records, press Y button to delete, and a message “Deleted!” comes up on the screen. If you do not want to delete records, press N to return to Main Menu. 4.
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Printing The TPMS tool can be used as a plug-and-play USB device to view and print recorded reports. 1) 2) Connect the tool to computer with the USB cable supplied. View and print reports via the printer connected to your computer. Updating CAUTION: DO NOT try to update the tool when battery low. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Place included CD into CD-Drive, or download applications from our website: www.auteltech.com or our distributors’ websites. Download the latest update file from our website: www.
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5. Warranty and Service 5.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The sole responsibility of Autel under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the option of Autel, replacement of the code reader at no charge with Proof of Purchase. The sales receipt may be used for this purpose.