Autel MaxiDAS DS900BT User manual

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specifications, functions, and illustrations.
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economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits) as a result of using this
product.
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 required for servicing
vehicles, as well as the skills 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. Be sure to 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.
Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of at the time of publication.
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.

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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 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
1.1 CONVENTIONS .....................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Bold Text ......................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Notes and Important Messages....................................................................1
1.1.3 Hyperlinks.....................................................................................................1
1.1.4 Illustrations ...................................................................................................2
1.1.5 Procedures...................................................................................................2
2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................3
2.1 MAXIDAS DS900-BT TABLET ..............................................................................3
2.1.1 Function Description.....................................................................................3
2.1.2 Power Sources .............................................................................................5
2.1.3 Technical Specifications...............................................................................6
2.2 MAXIVCI V150....................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Function Description.....................................................................................7
2.2.2 Power Source...............................................................................................8
2.2.3 Technical Specifications...............................................................................8
2.3 OTHER ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................9
3 GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................10
3.1 POWERING UP...................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Application Buttons.....................................................................................11
3.1.2 Locator and Navigation Buttons..................................................................13
3.1.3 System Status Icons...................................................................................14
3.2 POWERING DOWN..............................................................................................15
3.2.1 Reboot System...........................................................................................15
4 DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................................16
4.1 ESTABLISHING VEHICLE COMMUNICATION.............................................................16
4.1.1 Vehicle Connection.....................................................................................16
4.1.2 VCI Connection ..........................................................................................16
4.1.3 No Communication Message......................................................................17
4.2 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................18
4.2.1 Vehicle Menu Layout..................................................................................18

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4.3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................20
4.3.1 Auto Detect.................................................................................................20
4.3.2 Manual Input...............................................................................................22
4.3.3 Scan VIN/License.......................................................................................23
4.3.4 Automatic Selection....................................................................................25
4.3.5 Manual Selection........................................................................................26
4.4 NAVIGATION.......................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Diagnostic Screen Layout...........................................................................26
4.4.2 Screen Messages.......................................................................................29
4.4.3 Making Selections ......................................................................................29
4.5 DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ENTRANCE ......................................................................29
4.5.1 Auto Scan...................................................................................................30
4.5.2 Control Unit.................................................................................................31
4.6 DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................32
4.6.1 ECU Information.........................................................................................33
4.6.2 Trouble Codes............................................................................................33
4.6.3 Live Data ....................................................................................................35
4.6.4 Active Test..................................................................................................42
4.6.5 Special Function.........................................................................................42
4.7 GENERIC OBDII OPERATIONS.............................................................................44
4.7.1 General Procedure .....................................................................................44
4.7.2 Function Descriptions.................................................................................45
4.8 DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS........................................................................................48
4.8.1 Pre-Scan and Post-Scan Functions............................................................48
4.8.2 Diagnostics Report Saving, Viewing, and Sharing......................................49
4.9 EXITING DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................53
5 SERVICE.........................................................................................................................55
5.1 OIL RESET SERVICE ...........................................................................................55
5.2 ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) SERVICE..........................................................55
5.2.1 EPB Safety.................................................................................................56
5.3 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SERVICE ......................................56
5.4 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) SERVICE ................................................56
5.5 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE..........................................................57

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5.6 DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER (DPF) SERVICE ............................................................57
5.7 IMMOBILIZER (IMMO) SERVICE............................................................................58
6 DATA MANAGER...........................................................................................................60
6.1 VEHICLE HISTORY ..............................................................................................61
6.1.1 Historical Test Record ................................................................................62
6.2 WORKSHOP INFORMATION...................................................................................64
6.3 CUSTOMER........................................................................................................64
6.4 IMAGE ...............................................................................................................65
6.5 REPORT ............................................................................................................67
6.6 PDF FILES ........................................................................................................67
6.7 REVIEW DATA....................................................................................................68
6.8 DATA LOGGING ..................................................................................................68
6.9 UNINSTALL APPS................................................................................................68
7 SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................70
7.1 UNIT .................................................................................................................70
7.2 LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................70
7.3 PRINTING SETTINGS ...........................................................................................71
7.3.1 Printing Operations.....................................................................................71
7.4REPORT SETTINGS.............................................................................................72
7.5 PUSH NOTIFICATIONS .........................................................................................73
7.6 AUTO UPDATE ...................................................................................................73
7.7 VEHICLE LIST.....................................................................................................74
7.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS .............................................................................................74
7.9 ABOUT ..............................................................................................................74
8 UPDATE..........................................................................................................................75
9 VCI MANAGER...............................................................................................................77
9.1 VCI BLUETOOTH PAIRING ...................................................................................78
9.2 BAS BLUETOOTH PAIRING ..................................................................................78
9.3 VCI UPDATE......................................................................................................79
9.3.1 Update via Tablet .......................................................................................79
9.4 BAS UPDATE ....................................................................................................79
10 BATTERY TEST ...........................................................................................................80
10.1 MAXIBAS BT506 BATTERY TESTER....................................................................81

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10.1.1 Function Description...................................................................................81
10.2 POWER SOURCES ..............................................................................................82
10.2.1 Internal Battery Pack ..................................................................................82
10.2.2 AC/DC Power Supply —Using Power Adapter..........................................82
10.2.3 Technical Specifications.............................................................................83
10.3 TEST PREPARATION ...........................................................................................83
10.3.1 Inspect the Battery......................................................................................83
10.3.2 Connect the Battery Tester.........................................................................84
10.4 IN-VEHICLE TEST................................................................................................85
10.4.1 Battery Test ................................................................................................86
10.4.2 Starter Test.................................................................................................88
10.4.3 Generator Test ...........................................................................................88
10.5 OUT-OF-VEHICLE TEST .......................................................................................90
10.5.1 Test Procedure...........................................................................................90
10.5.2 Test Results................................................................................................91
11 MAXIVIEWER ...............................................................................................................92
12 SUPPORT.....................................................................................................................94
12.1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION....................................................................................94
12.2 SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT .................................................................................95
12.3 MY ACCOUNT ....................................................................................................95
12.4 DATA LOGGING ..................................................................................................95
12.5 TRAINING ..........................................................................................................96
12.6 FAQ.................................................................................................................96
13 OEM AUTHORIZATION................................................................................................97
14 REMOTE DESKTOP.....................................................................................................98
15 MAXIVIDEO ................................................................................................................100
16 QUICK LINK ...............................................................................................................101
17 AUTEL USER CENTER..............................................................................................102
18 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE.................................................................................103
18.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................103
18.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST.........................................................................104
18.3 ABOUT BATTERY USAGE...................................................................................104
18.4 SERVICE PROCEDURES.....................................................................................105

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18.4.1 Technical Support.....................................................................................105
18.4.2 Repair Service..........................................................................................107
18.4.3 Other Services..........................................................................................107
19 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..................................................................................108
20 WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................110

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1 Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may make reference to 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.
1.1 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 Notes and Important Messages
1.1.2.1 Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and
comments.
1.1.2.2 Important
An IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
test equipment or vehicle.
1.1.3 Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks are available in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a selectable
hyperlink; blue underlined text indicates a website link or an email address link.

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1.1.4 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.
1.1.5 Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To power down the tablet
1. Long press the Power/Lock button.
2. Tap Power Off. The tablet will turn off in a few seconds.