Autel MaxiTMPS User manual

Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings.......................................1
2. Tool Information ..................................................................2
2.1 Tool Description .........................................................2
2.2 Specifications ..............................................................3
2.3 Accessories Included..................................................3
2.4 Navigation Characters...............................................3
2.5 Battery Replacement .................................................4
2.6 Product Setup .............................................................4
3. Diagnostics ............................................................................6
3.1 Activating....................................................................6
3.2 Viewing Data ............................................................10
3.3 Deleting Data ............................................................11
4. Printing and Updating .......................................................12
5. Warranty and Service ........................................................14
5.1 Limited One Year Warranty ..................................14
5.2 Service Procedures...................................................14

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1. Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the code
reader, read this instruction manual first and observe the
following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on
a vehicle:
zAlways perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
zWear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
zKeep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away
from all moving or hot engine parts.
zOperate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area: Exhaust
gases are poisonous.
zPut blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the
vehicle unattended while running tests.
zUse 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.
zPut the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the
parking brake is engaged.
zKeep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/
electrical fires nearby.
zDon’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the
ignition is on or the engine is running.
zKeep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease.
Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the
code reader, when necessary.

2. Tool Information
2.1 Tool Description
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1LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel
display with contrast adjustment.
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2UP 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.
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3DOWN 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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4N BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or
returns to previous menu.
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5Y BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu, or
returns to previous menu.
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6POWER BUTTON -- Turns on/off the tool.
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7ANTENNA -- Sends signals to tire sensor to activate sensor.
2.2 Specifications
1) Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display
2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 F°)
3) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°)
4) Power: 9v battery
5) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
178.3 mm (7.02”) 82 mm (3.23”) 28.8 mm (1.34”)
6) NW: 0.5lbs (1.1lb), GW: 0.7lbs (1.54lb)
2.3 Accessories Included
1) Molded plastic case
2) USB cable
3) Magnet (For early model TPM sensors)
4) One 9-volt battery
5) User’s Manual
6) CD software
2.4 Navigation Characters
Characters used to help navigate the code reader are:
1) “►”-- Indicates current selection.
2) “1/6” -- Indicates total items in a menu and their sequence.
3) “ ” -- Indicates there is data stored in the tool.
4) “ ” -- Indicates battery volume.
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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.
4) Reinstall battery cover by sliding battery cover on and installing
screw.
•Replace battery in time; otherwise the test results may be
incorrect.
•If the tool is not used for a long period, remove the battery to
prevent damage from battery leakage.
2.6 Product Setup
The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:
1) Contrast: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
2) Backlighting: Turns on/off backlighting.
•The Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing
settings is made.
To enter the setup menu
Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select System Setup from Main
Menu, and press Ybutton.
MainMenu
Delete Data
►System Setup
6/6
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Contrast Adjustment
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Contrast, and press Ybutton.
2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to adjust contrast.
3) Press Ybutton to save your settings and return to previous menu.
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Backlighting
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select LCD Backlighting and
press Ybutton.
Contrast
Contrast （11%）
Use ↑or↓to change
No Yes
SystemSetup
►Contrast
LCDBacklighting
1/2
SystemSetup
Contrast
►LCD Backlighting
2/2

2) A message comes up asking your confirmation.
Areyousureto turn
onLCD backlighting?
No Yes
3) Press Ybutton to turn on backlighting or Nbutton to turn it off.
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 enables the vehicle ECU to learn the positions of
sensors whenever tires and wheels are rotated or sensors are
replaced.
There are two means of activating a TPM sensor:
A: Sensor make: to activate the sensor by selecting sensor
manufacturer.
B: Vehicle make: to activate the sensor by selecting vehicle
manufacturer, and model year.
1) Press POWER button to turn on the tool, and wait until the
Main Menu comes up.
2) Point the antenna at a tire near the valve stem.
To activate by selecting sensor make
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Sensor Make Scan from
Main Menu, and press Ybutton to confirm.
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MainMenu
Quick Scan
►Sensor Make Scan
Vehicle Make Scan
ViewData 2/6
2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select the sensor manufacturer
from Select Sensor Make menu, and press Ybutton to confirm.
zIf you do not know the sensor makes your vehicle uses, use
UP/DOWN button to select Auto Scan to detect the sensor
automatically.
SelectSensorMake
Schrader
►Siemens
TRW
Beru 2/5
SelectSensorMake
►Auto Scan
1/5
3) Wait a few seconds till the tool makes an audible alarm.
4) View retrieved data on screen.
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ID: 0X216843
Frequency: 315MHz
Mode:ASK
zIf the sensor can not be detected, a “No sensor detected!”
message shows on the screen.
zThe tool automatically records retrieved data in html format.
5) Press Nbutton to return to previous menu.
To activate by selecting vehicle make
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Vehicle Make Scan from
Main Menu, and press Ybutton to confirm.
2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle manufacturer, and
press Ybutton.
SelectVehicle Make
►Acura
Audi
BMW
Buick 1/38
MainMenu
Quick Scan
Sensor Make Scan
►Vehicle Make Scan
ViewData 3/6
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3) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle model, and press
Ybutton.
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4) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select year.
5) Press Ybutton to activate the sensor.
6) Wait a few seconds till the tool makes an audible alarm.
7) View retrieved data on screen.
SelectModel
►MDX
RDX
RL
TL 1/5
SelectYear
►2004-06
2007
1/2
TRW
ID: 0x216843
Frequency: 315MHz
Mode:ASK
8) Press Nbutton to return to previous menu.