Autel MaxiIM IM508 User manual

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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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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.
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 nearby.
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

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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 test equipment 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
1 USING THIS MANUAL........................................................................................... 1
CONVENTIONS............................................................................................................1
2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION.................................................................................3
MAXIIM IM508 DISPLAY TABLET..............................................................................4
XP200........................................................................................................................8
3 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................ 19
POWERING UP......................................................................................................... 19
POWERING DOWN....................................................................................................22
4 IMMO.......................................................................................................................24
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................. 24
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION.........................................................................................25
NAVIGATION............................................................................................................. 28
IMMO.......................................................................................................................32
5 PROGRAMMING...................................................................................................39
PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................ 39
6 DIAGNOSTICS...................................................................................................... 43
DIAGNOSIS............................................................................................................... 43
GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS...............................................................................55
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS.............................................................................................59
7 SERVICE................................................................................................................ 61
OIL RESET SERVICE................................................................................................61
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE.................................................... 64
BMS......................................................................................................................... 68
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE..........................................................73
DPF SERVICE.......................................................................................................... 76
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) SERVICE........................................ 86
8 UPDATE................................................................................................................. 89
9 SETTINGS..............................................................................................................92
UNIT..........................................................................................................................92

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LANGUAGE............................................................................................................... 93
PRINTING SETTING.................................................................................................. 93
FIRMWARE UPGRADE.............................................................................................. 94
NOTIFICATION CENTER............................................................................................94
MULTITASK............................................................................................................... 95
AUTO UPDATE..........................................................................................................95
SYSTEM SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 96
ABOUT...................................................................................................................... 97
10 REMOTE DESK.....................................................................................................98
11 DATA MANAGER............................................................................................... 100
OPERATIONS..........................................................................................................100
12 SHOP MANAGER...............................................................................................105
VEHICLE HISTORY................................................................................................. 106
WORKSHOP INFORMATION....................................................................................109
CUSTOMER MANAGER...........................................................................................111
13 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE...................................................................... 115
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 115
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST........................................................................... 116
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE.......................................................................................116
14 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................................................................118
15 WARRANTY.........................................................................................................121
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY........................................................................... 121

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1Using 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 provides helpful information such as additional 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, the actual testing screen may
vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen
instructions to make correct option selection.

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2General Introduction
When it comes to ultra-portability, MaxiIM IM508 is your perfect companion.
Installed with a fast quad-core processor, IM508 offers maximum
convenience and swift diagnosis. The intuitive user screen makes using the
device effortless through a 7-inch LCD touchscreen that displays at 1024 x
600 quality. Together with the ability to quickly read and clear DTCs for all
available modules of the majority of the makes and models on the market,
IM508 provides you with superior special functions, including Oil Reset,
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), SAS (Steering Angle Sensor), BMS
(Battery Management System), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), IMMO, and
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). What is more, together with the
key programmer XP200, IM508 is capable of providing extraordinary
service functions for the immobilizer system.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and
how it works to deliver diagnostic solutions.

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MaxiIM IM508 Display Tablet
Functional Description
Figure 2- 1 Display Tablet Front View
1. 7.0” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
2. Ambient Light Sensor – detects ambient brightness.
3. Power LED – indicates battery level & charging or system status.
4. Vehicle Communication LED – flashes green when the Display Tablet
is communicating/linking with the vehicle’s system.
The power LED displays green, yellow or red depending on power level and
operating state.
A. Green
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is charging and the
battery level is above 90%.
Illuminates green when the Display Tablet is powered on and the
battery level is above 15%.
B. Yellow
Illuminates yellow when the Display Tablet is charging and the
battery level is below 90%.
C. Red