Autel MaxiSys ADAS User manual

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illustrations.
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IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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For details, please refer to the Service Procedures in this manual.

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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all
persons operating or coming into contact with the device.
There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or
safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive technician’s
responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It is crucial to
use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential to perform
tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your
safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or the
vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the
hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein 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 condition or service procedure encountered does not
jeopardize your personal safety.
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.
Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones
Listening at high volumes that over-stimulate the ear for long periods of time
may result in loss of hearing.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
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, for 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 testing.
Be extra cautious 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, and electrical fires
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Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or
the engine is running.
Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as
necessary.
Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at the same time.
Any distraction 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 may result in
personal injury or damage to the test equipment.
To avoid damaging the testequipment 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 test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong
electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................II
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................III
1USING THIS MANUAL...............................................................................1
CONVENTIONS...................................................................................................1
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION......................................................................3
MAXISYS DISPLAY TABLET.................................................................................4
MAXIFLASH ELITE..............................................................................................8
ACCESSORIES KIT ...........................................................................................10
3GETTING STARTED................................................................................13
POWER UP......................................................................................................13
POWER DOWN.................................................................................................17
4DIAGNOSTICS.........................................................................................18
NAVIGATION....................................................................................................18
MAIN MENU.....................................................................................................22
DIAGNOSIS......................................................................................................23
ADAS.............................................................................................................36
PROGRAMMING AND CODING ...........................................................................40
VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT ........................................................................44
GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS.........................................................................45
EXIT DIAGNOSTICS ..........................................................................................50
DIAGNOSTICS..................................................................................................51
5SERVICE..................................................................................................61
OIL RESET SERVICE........................................................................................61
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE.....................................................62
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SERVICE.................................63
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE ...........................................63
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE .....................................................63
DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE........................................................64
IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE........................................................................65
ABS BRAKE EXHAUST......................................................................................66
FUEL INJECTOR CODING...................................................................................66
SUSPENSION SYSTEM......................................................................................66
THROTTLE LEARNING.......................................................................................66
DOOR AND WINDOW LEARNING.........................................................................66

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SEAT LEARNING...............................................................................................67
LANGUAGE CHANGE.........................................................................................67
HEADLAMP LEARNING ......................................................................................67
TIRE RETROFITTING.........................................................................................67
TEC LEARNING................................................................................................67
TRANSMISSION LEARNING................................................................................67
MILEAGE .........................................................................................................68
CYLINDER .......................................................................................................68
AIRBAG RESET.................................................................................................68
6DATA MANAGER.....................................................................................69
OPERATIONS...................................................................................................69
7SETTINGS................................................................................................73
OPERATIONS...................................................................................................73
8UPDATE...................................................................................................79
9VCI MANAGER ........................................................................................81
BT PAIRING.....................................................................................................82
10 SUPPORT................................................................................................84
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................84
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT..............................................................................84
MY ACCOUNT..................................................................................................85
USER COMPLAINT............................................................................................86
DATA LOGGING ...............................................................................................88
COMMUNITIES .................................................................................................89
TRAINING CHANNELS.......................................................................................90
FAQDATABASE ..............................................................................................91
11 ACADEMY................................................................................................92
12 REMOTE DESK .......................................................................................93
OPERATIONS...................................................................................................93
13 SHOP MANAGER....................................................................................95
VEHICLE HISTORY ...........................................................................................96
WORKSHOP INFORMATION...............................................................................98
CUSTOMER MANAGER .....................................................................................98
14 MAXIFIX .................................................................................................102
NAVIGATION..................................................................................................102
OPERATIONS.................................................................................................105

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15 FUNCTION VIEWER..............................................................................111
16 DIGITAL INSPECTION ..........................................................................113
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................................................114
OPERATIONS.................................................................................................117
17 MAXISCOPE..........................................................................................119
18 QUICK LINK...........................................................................................120
19 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................................................121
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................121
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST.....................................................................122
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE................................................................................122
SERVICE PROCEDURES .................................................................................123
20 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .............................................................127
21 WARRANTY...........................................................................................129
12-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY.....................................................................129

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1 Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional
equipment that are not included in your system.
Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Example:
Tap OK.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
ANOTE provideshelpfulinformationsuch asadditional explanations,tips,and
comments.
Example:
NOTE
New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the tablet or vehicle.

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Example:
IMPORTANT
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace
damaged cables immediately.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a
selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an
email address link.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, and the actual testing screen
mayvaryfor each vehiclebeing tested.Observethemenu titlesand on-screen
instructions to make correct option selection.
Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To use the camera:
1. Tap the Camera button. The camera screen opens.
2. Focus the image to be captured in the view finder.
3. Tap the blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured picture and
auto-saves the taken photo.

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2 General Introduction
The MaxiSys® ADAS Diagnostic Platform is an evolutionary smart solution for
specialized automotive diagnosis. Utilizing the powerful Cortex A7+A15 six-
core processor, and a 9.7 inch LED capacitive touch screen, combined with
the best possible coverage of OE-level diagnostics, and based on the
revolutionary multitask-capable Android Operating system, the MaxiSys
organizes information with test instrumentation to help you diagnose
symptoms, codes, and calibrate Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
easily, quickly and efficiently.
There are two main components to the MaxiSys system:
MaxiSys Display Tablet –the central processor and monitor for the
system.
MaxiFlash Elite –wireless vehicle communication interface (VCI) and
pass-thru programming device.
This manual describes the construction and operation of these devices and
how they work together to deliver diagnostic solutions.
NOTE
For instructions of the calibration equipment, please refer to the User Manual
of MaxiSys ADAS Calibration Tools.

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MaxiSys Display Tablet
Functional Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiSys Tablet Front View
1. 9.7”LED Capacitive Touch Screen
2. Ambient Light Sensor –detects ambient brightness
3. Microphone
Figure 2-2 MaxiSys Tablet Back View
1. Audio Speaker
2. Collapsible Stand –extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing of
the tablet at a 30 degree angle
3. Camera Lens

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4. Camera Flash
Figure 2-3 MaxiSys Tablet Left Side
1. Mini SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
2. Mini USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port (it cannot be used at the same time
with the No. 4 USB Port in Figure 2-4 MaxiSys Tablet Top View)
3. Head Phone Jack
Figure 2-4 MaxiSys Tablet Top View
1. DC Power Supply Input Port
2. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port
3. USB Port
4. USB Port (it cannot be used at the same time with the Mini USB Port in
Figure 2-3 MaxiSys Tablet Left Side)
5. Lock/Power Button –long press to turn on and off the MaxiSys tablet, or
short press to lock the screen.
Power Sources
The tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack

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AC/DC Power Supply
Vehicle Power
IMPORTANT
Please charge the battery with the ambient temperaturebetween 0°C and 45°C.
If charge the battery when the temperature is out of range, the battery may
catch on fire.
Internal Battery Pack
The tablet canbe powered with the internal rechargeable battery, which if fully
charged can provide sufficient power for about 7.5 hours of continuous
operation.
AC/DC Power Supply
The tablet can be poweredfrom a wall socket using the AC/DC power adapter.
The AC/DC power supply also charges the internal battery pack.
Vehicle Power
The tablet can be powered from the cigarette lighter or other suitable power
port on the test vehicle through a direct cable connection. The vehicle power
cable connects to the DC power supply port on the top side of the display unit.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Tablet Specifications
Item
Description
Operating System
AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat
Processor
Samsung Exynos Six-core Processor
(1.3GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 +
1.7GHz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A15)
Memory
2GB RAM & 64GB On-board Memory
Display
9.7 inch LED capacitive touch screen with
1024x768 resolution
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
USB: 2.0
BT v.2.1 + EDR
SD Card (Support up to 32GB)
HDMI

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Camera (rear)
8.0 Megapixel,AF with Flashlight
Sensors
Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light
Sensor (ALS)
Audio
Input/output
Microphone
Dual Speakers
3-Band 3.5 mm stereo/standard headset
jack
Power and
Battery
11000 mAh 3.7 V lithium-polymer battery
Charging via 12 V AC/DC powersupply with
the temperature between 0°C and 45°C
Input Voltage
12 V (9-24 V)
Power
Consumption
6.5 W
Operating Temp.
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Temp.
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
300 mm (11.81”) x 220 mm (8.66”) x 50 mm
(1.97”)
Weight
NW: 1.42 kg (3.13 lb.)
GW: 8.655 kg (19.08 lb.)
Protocols
ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4,
K/L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW,
SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898,
Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and
Singlewire CAN, GM UART, UART Echo
Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP
2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708, Fault-
Tolerant CAN

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MaxiFlash Elite
Functional Description
Figure 2-5 MaxiFlash Elite
1. DC Power Supply Input Port
2. Vehicle Data Connector
3. Vehicle LED
4. USB LED
5. Power LED
6. USB Port
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect the programming device while this status light is on! If the
flash programming procedure is interrupted while the vehicle’s ECU is blank or
only partially programmed, the module may be unrecoverable.
7. Connection LED
Lights solid green when the device is properlyconnected with the tablet via
the USB cable
Lights solid blue when the device is connected with the tablet via wireless
(BT) connection
8. Power LED
Lights solid green when the device is powered on
Blinks red when system failure occurs
Lights amber automatically at power up when the device is self-testing
9. USB Port
MaxiFlash Elite Programming Capability
The MaxiFlash Elite ECU Programming Device is a SAE J2534-1 & -2
compliant PassThru programming interface device. Using the updated OEM

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software, it is capable of replacing the existing software/firmware in the
Electronic Control Units (ECU), programming new ECUs and fixing software-
controlled drivability issues and emission issues.
Communication
The MaxiFlash Elite ECU programming device supports BT and USB
communications. It can transmit vehicle data to the tablet with or without a
physical connection. The working range of the transmitter through BT
communication is 210 feet (about 70 m). A signal lost due to moving out of
range automatically restores itself when the tablet unit is brought closer to the
VCI unit.
Power Sources
The MaxiFlash Elite programming device can receive power from both of the
following sources:
Vehicle Power
AC/DC Power Supply
Vehicle Power
The MaxiFlash Elite programming device operates on 12-volt vehicle power,
which it receives through the vehicle data connection port. The device powers
on whenever it is connected to an OBD II/EOBD compliant data link connector
(DLC). For non OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicles, the device can be powered
from a cigarette lighter or other suitable power port on the test vehicle using
the auxiliary power cable.
AC/DC Power Supply
The MaxiFlash Elite programming device can be powered from a wall socket
using the AC/DC power adapter.

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Technical Specifications
Table 2-2 MaxiFlash Elite Specifications
Item
Description
Communications
Wireless BT V2.1 + EDR
USB 2.0
Wireless
Frequency
Wireless BT V2.1+EDR, 2.4GHz
Input Voltage
Range
12 VDC to 24 VDC
Supply Current
170 mA @ 12 VDC
100 mA @ 24 VDC
Operating Temp.
0°C to 60°C (ambient)
Storage Temp.
-65°C to 100°C (ambient)
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
149 mm (5.87”) x 86 mm (3.38”) x 35 mm
(1.28”)
Weight
290 g (0.64 lb.)
Accessories Kit
Main Cable
The MaxiFlash Elite can be powered through the Main Cable when connected
to an OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicle. The Main Cable connects the
MaxiFlash Elite to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC), through which the
MaxiFlash Elite can transmit vehicle data to the tablet.
Figure 2-6 Main Cable –1.5 m in length

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OBD I Adapters
The OBD I adapters are for Non-OBD II vehicles. The adapter used depends
on the type of vehicle being tested. The most common adapters are shown.
Benz-14
(EU Only)
Chrysler-16
(America
Only)
BMW-20
Kia-20
Nissan-14
GM/Daewoo-
12
Honda-3
Benz-38
VW/Audi-
2+2
Mitsubishi/
Hyundai-
12+16

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Other Accessories
Standard 2.0 USB Cable
Connects the tablet to the VCI unit.
Mini USB Cable
Connects the tablet to the PC.
AC/DC External Power Adapter
Connects the tablet to the external DC power
port for power supply.
Cigarette Lighter
Provides power to the tablet or the J2534
programming device through connection to
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle, as
some non-OBD II vehicles cannot provide
power via the DLC connection.
Lighter Fuse x2
A safety device for the cigarette lighter.

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3 Getting Started
Make sure the tablet has sufficient poweror is connected to the external power
supply (see Power Sources on page 5).
Power Up
Long press the Lock/Power button on the top right side of the tablet to switch
the unit on. The power LED will illuminate green. The system boots up and
displays the lock screen. Press and drag the inner ring to the edge of the circle
to unlock the screen; the MaxiSys Job Menu is shown.
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiSys Job Menu
1. Application Buttons
2. Locator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE
The screen is locked by default upon startup. It is recommended to lock the
screen when not in use to protect information in the system and conserve the
power.
Almost all operations on the tablet are controlled through the touch screen.
The touchscreen navigation is menu driven, which allows you to quickly locate