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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 21 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
and behaves similar to the Read Codes screen.
3. Functional Button
 Help – tap to view fault code information, including fault description,
condition for fault identification and driver information.
 Freeze frame – tap to view the freeze frame.
 Search – tap to search for the fault code related information on
Google.
 ESC – tap to return to the previous screen or exit the function.
Figure 4-13 Sample Read Codes Screen