User Manual

Additional Tests
PERFORMING A SERVICE CHECK - BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
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PERFORMING A SERVICE CHECK
The Service Check function lets you check the current oil level and oil
life.
1. While linked to the vehicle, press M
.
 The Main Menu displays.
2. Select Service Chec
k
, then press
EN
TER
.
 The Service Check screen displays.
 The screen shows the current
Engine Oil Level and Oil
Li
fe
R
emaining
.
3. When yo
u have finished viewing the information, press M
to return
to the Main Menu.
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
The Scan Tool can perform a check of the vehicle’s battery and
alternator system to ensure the system is operating within acceptable
limits. You can perform a battery check only, an alternator system
(battery and alternator) check, or as hybrid/EV battery system test.
To perform a battery check ONLY:
1. Press M
and release.
 The Main Menu displays.
2. Select B
attery/Alternator Test
, then
press EN
TER
.
 The Battery/Alternator Test Menu
displays.
3. Select B
attery Test, then press ENTER
.
 An “instructional” message displays, showing the procedures to
prepare the vehicle for the batte
ry check.
4. Prepare the veh
icle for the batte
ry check:
 Turn the engine off.
 Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, and set the
parkin
g
brake.
 Make a visual check of the battery’s condition. If the battery
terminals are c
orroded or other damage is present, clean
or
replac
e the battery as appropria
te.
 For “unsealed” batteries, make sure the water level in each cell
is above the battery plates.