Autel MaxiDASMaxiCheck DS808 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 areprovided 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 meetsANSI 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 drivethe vehicle andoperate thetest equipment at thesame time.
Any distraction may cause an accident.

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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 andthe 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
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION.................................................................... 1
MAXIDAS DS808 DISPLAY TABLET .............................................................. 1
OTHER ACCESSORIES ................................................................................. 5
3GETTING STARTED............................................................................... 7
POWERING UP........................................................................................... 7
POWERING DOWN......................................................................................11
4DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................12
GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................12
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................13
NAVIGATION..............................................................................................19
MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................22
DIAGNOSIS ...............................................................................................23
HOT FUNCTIONS........................................................................................37
GENERIC OBDII OPERATIONS ....................................................................39
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................43
5MAXIFIX ................................................................................................45
NAVIGATION..............................................................................................45
OPERATIONS ............................................................................................48
6SHOP MANAGER..................................................................................55
VEHICLE HISTORY......................................................................................56
WORKSHOP INFORMATION ..........................................................................58
CUSTOMER MANAGER ................................................................................59
7DATA MANAGER...................................................................................63
OPERATIONS ............................................................................................63
8SETTINGS.............................................................................................68
UNIT........................................................................................................68

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LANGUAGE ...............................................................................................69
PRINTING SETTING.....................................................................................70
FIRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................................72
NOTIFICATION CENTER ...............................................................................72
AUTO UPDATE...........................................................................................73
SYSTEM SETTINGS.....................................................................................75
ABOUT.....................................................................................................76
9UPDATE................................................................................................77
10 SUPPORT..............................................................................................79
PRODUCT REGISTRATION............................................................................79
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT .........................................................................80
MY ACCOUNT ...........................................................................................80
USER COMPLAINT......................................................................................81
DATA LOGGING .........................................................................................84
COMMUNITIES ...........................................................................................85
USER PROFILE..........................................................................................86
TRAINING CHANNELS..................................................................................87
FAQ DATABASE ........................................................................................87
11 ACADEMY.............................................................................................88
12 REMOTE DESK.....................................................................................89
13 QUICK LINK...........................................................................................91
14 FUNCTION VIEWER..............................................................................92
15 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE.............................................................95
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................95
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ...................................................................96
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE.............................................................................96
SERVICE PROCEDURES ..............................................................................97
16 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION.............................................................100
17 WARRANTY.........................................................................................103
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY .................................................................103

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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. Contact your sales
representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or
accessories.
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
A NOTE 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.

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Important
IMPORTANTindicatesa situation which,if not avoided, mayresult in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.
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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2 General Introduction
Based on the Android operating system, MaxiDAS DS808 is featured with an
extensive coverage of OE-level diagnostics. Installed with a fast quad-core
processor, DS808 offers maximum convenience and efficiency for your
diagnosis and analysis. The intuitive user interface makes using the device
effortless through a 7-inch LCD touchscreen that displays at 1024 x 600
quality.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how
it works to deliver diagnostic solutions.
MaxiDAS DS808 Display Tablet
Functional Description
Figure 2-1 Display Tablet Front View
1. 7.0”LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
2. Ambient Light Sensor –detects ambient brightness.

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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 different colors in response to the following
scenarios:
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
Illuminates red when the Display Tablet is powered on and the
battery level is below 15%.
Figure 2-2 Display Tablet Back View
5. Collapsible Stand –extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing
of the Display Tablet.
6. Heat Sink
7. Built-in Battery