Autel MaxiIM IM608 II User manual

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completeness and correctness of the contents, including but not limited to the product
specifications, functions, and illustrations.
Autel will not be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect damages or any
economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
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.
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

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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 mayresult 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
SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................................II
SAFETY MESSAGES ...........................................................................................................II
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................II
1. USING THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................1
CONVENTIONS...................................................................................................................1
Bold Text.....................................................................................................................1
Notes and Important Messages..................................................................................1
Hyperlink.....................................................................................................................2
Illustrations..................................................................................................................2
Procedures .................................................................................................................2
2. GENERAL INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3
MAXIIMSYSTEM TABLET....................................................................................................3
Function Description...................................................................................................3
Power Sources ...........................................................................................................5
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................6
MAXIFLASH JVCI+ —VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ................................................7
Function Description...................................................................................................7
Programming Capability..............................................................................................8
Communication Capability..........................................................................................8
Power Sources ...........................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................9
XP400 PRO....................................................................................................................10
Function Description.................................................................................................10
Register Coverage....................................................................................................13
MCU Coverage.........................................................................................................17
Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................68
ACCESSORIES KIT ...........................................................................................................69
Main Cable................................................................................................................69
Other Included Accessories......................................................................................69
3. GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................73
POWERING UP................................................................................................................73

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Application Buttons...................................................................................................74
Locator and Navigation Buttons................................................................................75
System Status Icons.................................................................................................76
POWERING DOWN............................................................................................................77
Reboot System .........................................................................................................78
4. IMMO............................................................................................................................79
ESTABLISH VEHICLE COMMUNICATION ...............................................................................79
Vehicle Connection...................................................................................................79
VCI Connection.........................................................................................................81
No Communication Message....................................................................................82
GETTING STARTED ..........................................................................................................83
Vehicle Menu Layout ................................................................................................83
Top Toolbar Buttons .................................................................................................84
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................................85
Auto Detect...............................................................................................................85
Manual Input.............................................................................................................86
Scan VIN/License .....................................................................................................86
Automatic Selection..................................................................................................87
Manual Selection ......................................................................................................88
NAVIGATION....................................................................................................................88
IMMO Screen Layout................................................................................................88
Screen Messages.....................................................................................................90
Making Selections.....................................................................................................91
IMMO............................................................................................................................91
Automatic Selection..................................................................................................91
Manual Selection ......................................................................................................98
System Selection......................................................................................................98
5. PROGRAMMER ...........................................................................................................99
OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................99
6. DIAGNOSTICS...........................................................................................................103
DIAGNOSIS....................................................................................................................103
Auto Scan...............................................................................................................104
Control Unit.............................................................................................................106
GENERIC OBDII OPERATIONS ........................................................................................116
General Procedure..................................................................................................117

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Function Descriptions .............................................................................................117
EXITING DIAGNOSTICS....................................................................................................120
7. SERVICE....................................................................................................................121
OIL RESET....................................................................................................................121
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) ..............................................................................122
EPB Safety .............................................................................................................122
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) .........................................................................122
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) SERVICE .....................................................................123
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)...............................................................124
8. UPDATE.....................................................................................................................125
9. SETTINGS..................................................................................................................127
UNIT.............................................................................................................................127
LANGUAGE....................................................................................................................128
PRINTING SETTINGS.......................................................................................................128
SCAN REPORT ..............................................................................................................130
PUSH NOTIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................131
AUTO UPDATE...............................................................................................................132
VEHICLE LIST ................................................................................................................133
SYSTEM SETTINGS.........................................................................................................133
ABOUT..........................................................................................................................133
10.REMOTE DESKTOP ..................................................................................................135
11.DATA MANAGER.......................................................................................................137
VEHICLE HISTORY..........................................................................................................138
Historical Test Record.............................................................................................139
WORKSHOP INFORMATION..............................................................................................140
CUSTOMER ...................................................................................................................140
IMAGE ..........................................................................................................................143
REPORT........................................................................................................................144
PDF FILES....................................................................................................................145
REVIEW DATA ...............................................................................................................145
DATA LOGGING..............................................................................................................145
APPS UNINSTALL ...........................................................................................................145
12.SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................146
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...............................................................................................146
SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT.............................................................................................148

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My Account.............................................................................................................148
Training...................................................................................................................149
Data Logging ..........................................................................................................149
FAQ ........................................................................................................................149
13.VCI MANAGER...........................................................................................................150
14.QUICK LINK ...............................................................................................................152
15.USER FEEDBACK .....................................................................................................153
16.OEM AUTHORIZATION .............................................................................................154
17.MAXIVIEWER.............................................................................................................155
18.MAXIVIDEO................................................................................................................157
19.MAXISCOPE ..............................................................................................................158
SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................158
GLOSSORY ...................................................................................................................160
AC/DC Control........................................................................................................160
Aliasing...................................................................................................................160
Analog Bandwidth...................................................................................................160
Block Mode.............................................................................................................160
Buffer Size/Cache Size...........................................................................................160
Sampling Rate ........................................................................................................160
Streaming Mode......................................................................................................160
Time Base...............................................................................................................161
Voltage Range........................................................................................................161
Sinusoidal Waveform..............................................................................................161
Amplitude................................................................................................................161
Frequency...............................................................................................................161
Square Waveform...................................................................................................162
Peak to peak voltage ..............................................................................................162
MAXISCOPE MODULE.....................................................................................................162
SCREEN LAYOUT AND OPERATIONS.................................................................................165
Reference Waveform..............................................................................................168
Recall Reference ....................................................................................................168
Function Buttons.....................................................................................................169
Measurement Grid..................................................................................................170
Measurement Rulers...............................................................................................171
Function Buttons.....................................................................................................172

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TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................173
MAXISCOPE FIRMWARE UPDATE.....................................................................................174
20.MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ................................................................................175
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................175
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ......................................................................................175
ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ................................................................................................176
21.COMPLIANCE INFORMATION..................................................................................178
22.WARRANTY...............................................................................................................180
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY.......................................................................................180
This warranty does not apply to:.............................................................................180

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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.
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
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual ones.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
tablet or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change.

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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.
Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure. For example:
To power down the tablet
1. Long press the Power/Lock Button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK, the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.