Autel MaxiCOM MK906 User manual

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damages or for any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
IMPORTANT: Before operating or maintaining thisunit, pleaseread thismanual 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 deviceonly as described in this manual. Read, understand, andfollow 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 potentiallyhazardoussituation which,if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
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 reactiontimeandcan lead toserious personal injury orloss of life.

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Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones
Listening at high volumesthat over-stimulate theear 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 meetsANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. awayfrom 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 theignition 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 damagingthe 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
CHAPTER 1 USING THIS MANUAL ...................................................................... 1
CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 3
MAXICOM MK906 DISPLAY TABLET .................................................................. 3
ACCESSORY KIT .............................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ........................................................................... 9
POWERING UP............................................................................................... 9
POWERING DOWN .........................................................................................13
INSTALLING COMPUTER SOFTWARE ....................................................................14
CHAPTER 4 DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS............................................................16
ESTABLISHING VEHICLE COMMUNICATION ............................................................16
GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................17
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION..................................................................................19
NAVIGATION .................................................................................................22
DIAGNOSIS...................................................................................................26
SERVICE.......................................................................................................40
GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS ..........................................................................42
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS.....................................................................................46
CHAPTER 5 SERVICE OPERATIONS.....................................................................48
OIL RESET SERVICE.........................................................................................48
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE ........................................................51
PARKING BRAKE:WORKSHOP MODE ..................................................................54
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE..................................................54
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE ............................................................60
DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE ...............................................................62
IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE........................................................................70
CHAPTER 6 DATA MANAGER OPERATIONS........................................................72
6.1 OPERATIONS.................................................................................................72
CHAPTER 7 MAXIFIX OPERATIONS ....................................................................77
7.1 NAVIGATION .................................................................................................77
7.2 OPERATIONS.................................................................................................80
CHAPTER 8 SETTINGS OPERATIONS ..................................................................86

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8.1 OPERATIONS.................................................................................................86
CHAPTER 9 SHOP MANAGER OPERATIONS .......................................................90
9.1 VEHICLE HISTORY...........................................................................................91
9.2 WORKSHOP INFORMATION...............................................................................93
9.3 CUSTOMER MANAGER ....................................................................................94
CHAPTER 10 UPDATE OPERATIONS .....................................................................98
CHAPTER 11 SUPPORT OPERATIONS.................................................................100
11.1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ............................................................................100
11.2 SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT ..........................................................................100
11.3 MY ACCOUNT .........................................................................................101
11.4 USER COMPLAINT ....................................................................................102
11.5 DATA LOGGING ........................................................................................104
11.6 COMMUNITIES.........................................................................................105
11.7 TRAINING CHANNELS ................................................................................107
11.8 FAQ DATABASE........................................................................................107
CHAPTER 12 ACADEMY OPERATIONS ...............................................................108
CHAPTER 13 REMOTE DESK OPERATIONS .........................................................109
13.1 OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................109
CHAPTER 14 QUICK LINK OPERATIONS .............................................................111
CHAPTER 15 FUNCTION VIEWER.......................................................................112
CHAPTER 16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .......................................................114
16.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................114
16.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ....................................................................115
16.3 ABOUT BATTERY USAGE .............................................................................115
16.4 SERVICE PROCEDURES ...............................................................................116
CHAPTER 17 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................................................119
CHAPTER 18 WARRANTY ..................................................................................120

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Chapter 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.
1.1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Example:
Tap OK.
1.1.2 Note
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and
comments.
1.1.3 Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.
1.1.4 Hyperlink
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates
a selectable hyperlink.
1.1.5 Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To use the camera:

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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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Chapter 2 General Introduction
The MaxiCOM®MK906 is an advanced diagnostic device developed for customers
looking for a tool with ultra-convenient and modern design while delivering ultimate
performance. Featuringthe powerful Samsung Exynos 5260 6-core processor (1.3 GHz
quad-coreARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15), and an 8.0 inch LED
capacitive touch screen, based on the Android multitasking operating system, and
combined with thebest possible coverage ofOE-level diagnostics,theMaxiCOM MK906
is an ideal solution to manage your repair jobs smartly and conveniently with greater
integration.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and how it works to
deliver diagnostic solutions.
MaxiCOM MK906 Display Tablet
2.1.1 Functional Description
Figure 2-1 MaxiCOM MK906 Tablet Front View
1. 8.0”LED Capacitive Touch Screen
2. Power LED –indicates battery level & charging or system status.
3. Vehicle Communication LED –flashes green when the Display Tablet is
communicating/linking with the vehicle’s system.
4. Ambient Light Sensor –detects ambient brightness.
5. Microphone

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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 theDisplay Tablet is powered on andthe
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%.
D. Blue:
Illuminates blue when the MaxiCOM system is fault.
Figure 2-2 MaxiCOM MK906 Tablet Back View
1. Camera Lens
2. Camera Flash
3. Collapsible Stand –extends from the back to allow hands-free viewing of
the Display Tablet at a 30-degree angle.

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Figure 2-3 MaxiCOM MK906 Tablet Top View
1. Mini SD Card Slot –holds the mini SD Card.
2. Mini USB Port
3. DC Power Supply Input Port –Connects the 12 volt power adapter to
charge.
4. DB15-Pin Port –connects the vehicle DLC cable.
5. Lock/Power Button –turns the device on & off with long press, or locks
the screen with short press.
2.1.2 Power Sources
The Display Tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
AC/DC Power Supply
Vehicle Power
Internal Battery Pack
The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery,
which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 6 hours of
continuous operation.
AC/DC Power Supply
The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the AC/DC power
adapter. TheAC/DC power supply also charges the internal battery pack.

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Vehicle Power
The Display Tablet can be powered from the cigarette lighter or the DLC port
on the test vehiclethrough adirect cable connection. Connectthe display tablet
with thetest vehicle using the cigarette lighter or OBDII cable for power supply.
2.1.3 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Operating System
AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat
Processor
Samsung Exynos 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz
quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core
ARM Cortex-A15)
Memory
2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM
Display
8.0 inch LED capacitive touch screen with
1024x768P resolution
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
DB16 DLC
USB 2.0
SD Card (Support up to 32GB)
Camera (rear)
Rear-facing, 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight
Sensors
Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor
(ALS)
Audio Input/output
Microphone
Single Speaker
Power and Battery
3.7V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charging via 12 VAC/DC power supply
Input Voltage
DC/12 V (9-35 V)
Power Consumption
5 W
Operating
Temperature
-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Housing
Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot

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Dimensions (W x H x D)
270.8 mm (10.0”) x 176.0 mm (6.9”) x 36.0mm
(1.4”)
Weight
NW: 0.93 kg (2.05 lb.),
Protocols
ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line, 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, SAEJ1939, SAE J1708, Fault-Tolerant
CAN
Accessory Kit
2.2.1 Main Cable
The Display Tablet can be powered through the Main Cable when connected
to an OBD II/EOBD compliant vehicle. The Main Cable connects the Display
Tablet to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC).
Figure 2-4 Main Cable –1.7 m in length
2.2.2 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
below. (Benz-14 is for European unit only and Chrysler-16 is for American unit
only.)
Benz-14
Chrysler-16
BMW-20
Kia-20

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Nissan-14
GM/Daewoo-12
Honda-3
VW/Audi-2+2
Mitsubishi/
Hyundai -12+16
Benz-38
PSA-2
Fiat-3
2.2.3 Other Accessories
AC/DC External Power Adapter
Connects the Display Tablet to the external DC power
port for power supply.
Cigarette Lighter
Provides power to the Display Tablet through
connection to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle,
as some non-OBD II vehicles cannot provide power via
the DLC connection.
Lighter Fuse
A safety device for the cigarette lighter.

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
Makesure the Display Tablet hassufficient battery level oris connected totheDC power
supply (see Power Sources on page 5).
Powering Up
Press the Lock/Power button on thetop right side of the Display Tabletto switch
the unit on. The system boots up, and shows the lock screen. Pressing the
inner ring with a Lock icon at the center displays 3 entry options:
1. Unlock –Drag the inner ring to the right edge of the circle to enter the
Android System’s Home Screen.
2. MaxiCOM –Drag the inner ring to the top edge of the circle to enter the
MaxiCOM Job Menu.
3. Camera –Drag the inner ring to the left edge of the circle to launch the
camera.
Figure 3-1 Sample MaxiCOM Job Menu
1. Application Buttons
2. Locator and Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE: Thescreen is locked by default when you firstturnonthe DisplayTablet.
It is recommended to lock the screen to protect the information in the system
and reduce the power consumption.

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Almost all operations on the Display Tablet are controlled through the touch
screen. The touch screen navigation is menu driven, which allows you to
quickly locate the test procedure, or data that you need, through a series of
choices and questions. Detailed descriptions of the menu structures are found
in the chapters for the various applications.
3.1.1 Application Buttons
The Application buttons configure the MaxiCOM for the type of operation or
activity to be performed. The table below gives brief descriptions of the
available applications.
Tap on the screen to select an application from the Job Menu.
Table 3-1 Applications
Button
Name
Description
Diagnostics
Accesses diagnostic functions menu. See
Diagnostics Operations on page 16.
Service
Accesses special functions menu. See
Service Operations on page 48 for details.
Data Manager
Accesses the organization system for saved
data files. See Data Manager Operations on
page 72.
MaxiFix
Launches the MaxiFix platform which
provides the most compatible and abundant
repair techniques and diagnostics database.
See MaxiFix Operations on page 77.
Settings
Accesses the MaxiCOM system settings
menu and general tablet menu. See Settings
Operations on page 86.
Shop
Manager
Accesses Shop Manager database to store
workshop, customer information and vehicle
test history. See Shop Manager Operations
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Button
Name
Description
Update
Checks for the latest update available for the
MaxiCOM system, and performs updating
procedures. See Update Operations on page
98.
Remote Desk
Configures your unit to receive remote
support using the TeamViewer application
program. See Remote Desk Operations on
page 109.
Support
Launches the Support platform which
synchronizes Autel’s on-line service base
station with the MaxiCOM tablet. See Support
Operations on page 100.
Academy
Accesses technical tutorials and training
articles about the device and vehicle
diagnostic techniques. See Academy
Operations on page 108 for details.
Quick Link
Provides associated website bookmarks to
allow quick accessto product update, service,
support and other information. SeeQuick Link
Operations on page 111.
Function
Viewer
Provides quick search for the supported
functions and vehicles of Autel diagnostic
tools. See Function Viewer on page 112 for
details.
3.1.2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are described
in the table below:
Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Locator
Indicates the location of the screen. Swipethe
screen left or right to view the previous ornext
screen.
Back
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Button
Name
Description
Android
Home
Returns to Android System’s Home screen.
Recent Apps
Displays a list of applications that are
currently working. To open an app, touch it.To
remove an app, swipe it to the right.
Browser
Launches the Android built-in browser.
Camera
Opensthe camera with short press; takes and
saves screenshot image with long press. The
saved files are auto-stored in the Data
Manager application for later reviews. See
Data Manager Operations on page 72.
Display &
Sound
Allows you to adjust the brightness of the
screen and the volume of the audio output.
MaxiCOM
Home
Returns to MaxiCOM Job Menu.
MaxiCOM
Shortcut
Returns to the MaxiCOM operation interface
from other Android applications.
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 inner blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured
picture and auto-saves the taken photo.
4. Tap thethumbnail imageonthetopright corner ofthe screen to view
the stored image.
5. Tap the Back or Home button to exit the camera application.
Refer to Android documents for additional information.
3.1.3 System Status Icons
As the Display Tablet is working with the Android operating system, you may
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By tapping on the bottom right corner, a Shortcuts Panel will be displayed, on
which you are allowed to adjust various system settings of the tablet.
Operations of each button on the panel are described in the table below:
NOTE: The shortcuts buttons will be highlighted when enabled, and dimmed
when disabled.
Table 3-3 Shortcuts Panel Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Calculator
Launches calculator when pressed.
Clock
Launches clock when pressed.
Wi-Fi
Enables/disables Wi-Fi when pressed.
Auto Rotate
Enables/disables auto-rotate screen when
pressed.
Airplane
Mode
Enables/disables Airplane Mode when pressed.
System
Settings
Launches the Android System Settings interface
when pressed.
Powering Down
All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the
Display Tablet. A warning message displays if you attempt to shut down the
Display Tablet when it is communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shut-down
while communicating may lead to ECM problems on some vehicles. Exit the
Diagnostics application before powering down.
To power down the Display Tablet:
1. Press and hold the Lock/Power Button.
2. Tap Power off option.
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3.2.1 Reboot System
In case of system crash, press and hold the Lock/Power button for 8 seconds
to reboot the system.
Installing Computer Software
The MaxiCOM MK906 Diagnostic Platform allows you to print the information
needed for your convenience. To realize the printing function, you need to
install the printer driver program.
To install the printer driver program
1. Download the Maxi PC Suite from www.autel.com and install to your
PC.
2. Double click on Autel Run.exe item.
3. Click the MaxiSys Printer icon in the Maxi PC Suite screen.
4. Select the installation language and the printer driver installation
wizard will load momentarily.
5. Follow the wizard instructions on the screen and Click Next to
continue.
6. Click on Install and the printer driver program will be installed onto
the computer.
7. Click on Finish to complete the whole installation procedure.
NOTE: The MaxiSys Printer runs automatically after the installation. The
computer, printer and the tablet must be connected to the same network.
3.3.1 Printing Operation
This section describes how to receive file from the Display Tablet and perform
printing through the computer:
Print via PC
To perform printing through the computer
1. Install the printer driver to the computer.
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computer network, either via Wi-Fi or LAN. See 8.1.3 Printing Setting
on page 87 for more information.
3. Run the MaxiSys Printer program on the computer to open up the
printer interface.
4. Click Test Print to make sure the printer is working successfully.
5. Tap the Print button on the toolbar. A temporary file will be created
and sent to the computer for printing.
If the Auto Print option in the MaxiSys Printer is selected, the
MaxiSys printer will print the received document automatically.
If the Auto Print option is not selected, click Open PDF File to
view all the temporary files. Select the file(s) you want to print
and click Print.
NOTE: Make sure the computer installed with the Printing driver program is
connected to a printer.
Print via APP
If a Wi-Fi printer is available, please purchase and install a Wi-Fi printer APP
on your tablet. By a simple click onthe Print buttonof a saved file on thetablet,
the file will be printed automatically.