Autel MaxiSys Mini User manual

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Trademarks
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and MaxiCheckTM are trademarks of Autel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd, registered in
China, the United States and other countries. All other marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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otherwise, without the prior written permission of Autel.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of printing. Autel reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice. While information of this manual has been carefully checked
for accuracy, no guarantee is given to the 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 damages or for any special, incidental, or indirect
damages or for any economic consequential damages (including lost 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 herein
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 do 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 Information Important Safety Instructions
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Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones
Listening at high volumes that over-stimulate the ear 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 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.
Use extreme caution 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
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................... III
CHAPTER 1 USING THIS MANUAL ...................................................................... 1
1.1 CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Bold Text .................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Terminology ............................................................................................ 1
1.1.3 Notes and Important Messages .............................................................. 1
1.1.4 Hyperlinks................................................................................................ 1
1.1.5 Procedures............................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 3
2.1 MAXISYS DISPLAY TABLET ..................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Functional Description............................................................................. 3
2.1.2 Power Sources ......................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 Technical Specifications........................................................................... 6
2.2 VCI –BLUETOOTH DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE .............................................................. 7
2.2.1 Functional Description............................................................................. 7
2.2.2 Technical Specifications........................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Power Sources ......................................................................................... 8
2.3 ACCESSORY KIT ................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Main Cable .............................................................................................. 8
2.3.2 OBD I Adapters ........................................................................................ 9
2.3.3 Other Accessories .................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ......................................................................... 11
3.1 POWERING UP.................................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 Application Buttons............................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Locator and Navigation Buttons............................................................ 13
3.1.3 System Status Icons ............................................................................... 14
3.2 POWERING DOWN ............................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Reboot System....................................................................................... 15
3.3 INSTALLING COMPUTER SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Printing Operation................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 4 DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS ........................................................... 17
4.1 ESTABLISHING VEHICLE COMMUNICATION .............................................................. 17
4.1.1 Vehicle Connection ................................................................................ 17
4.1.2 VCI Connection ...................................................................................... 19

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4.1.3 No Communication Message ................................................................ 20
4.2 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................. 21
4.2.1 Vehicle Menu Layout ............................................................................. 21
4.3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION..................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 Auto VIN Scan........................................................................................ 23
4.3.2 Manual VIN Input.................................................................................. 24
4.3.3 Manual Vehicle Selection ...................................................................... 25
4.3.4 Alternative Vehicle Identification .......................................................... 28
4.4 NAVIGATION..................................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 Diagnostics Screen Layout..................................................................... 28
4.4.2 Screen Messages ................................................................................... 31
4.4.3 Making Selections ................................................................................. 31
4.5 MAIN MENU.................................................................................................... 32
4.6 DIAGNOSIS....................................................................................................... 32
4.6.1 ECU Information .................................................................................... 36
4.6.2 Read Codes............................................................................................ 37
4.6.3 Erase Codes ........................................................................................... 38
4.6.4 Live Data................................................................................................ 38
4.6.5 Active Test ............................................................................................. 45
4.6.6 Special Functions................................................................................... 46
4.7 SERVICE........................................................................................................... 47
4.7.1 Function Descriptions ............................................................................ 47
4.8 GENERIC OBD II OPERATIONS ............................................................................. 48
4.8.1 General Procedure................................................................................. 49
4.8.2 Function Descriptions ............................................................................ 50
4.9 EXITING DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................ 53
CHAPTER 5 DATA MANAGER OPERATIONS....................................................... 54
5.1 OPERATIONS..................................................................................................... 54
5.1.1 Image Files ............................................................................................ 54
5.1.2 PDF Files ................................................................................................ 56
5.1.3 Review Data .......................................................................................... 57
5.1.4 Apps Manager....................................................................................... 57
CHAPTER 6 MAXIFIX OPERATIONS ................................................................... 58
6.1 NAVIGATION..................................................................................................... 58
6.1.1 Terminology........................................................................................... 60
6.2 OPERATIONS..................................................................................................... 61
6.2.1 Home..................................................................................................... 61
6.2.2 Your Cloud ............................................................................................. 62
6.2.3 Search Fix .............................................................................................. 64

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6.2.4 Q&A....................................................................................................... 65
6.2.5 Support.................................................................................................. 65
CHAPTER 7 SETTINGS OPERATIONS ................................................................. 66
7.1 OPERATIONS..................................................................................................... 66
7.1.1 Unit........................................................................................................ 66
7.1.2 Language............................................................................................... 66
7.1.3 Printing Setting...................................................................................... 67
7.1.4 Push Message........................................................................................ 67
7.1.5 About..................................................................................................... 68
7.1.6 System Settings ..................................................................................... 68
CHAPTER 8 SHOP MANAGER OPERATIONS ...................................................... 69
8.1 VEHICLE HISTORY .............................................................................................. 70
8.1.1 Historical Test Record ............................................................................ 71
8.2 WORKSHOP INFORMATION.................................................................................. 72
8.3 CUSTOMER MANAGER ....................................................................................... 73
8.3.1 History Notes......................................................................................... 75
CHAPTER 9 UPDATE OPERATIONS .................................................................... 77
CHAPTER 10 VCI MANAGER OPERATIONS.......................................................... 79
10.1 BLUETOOTH PAIRING ...................................................................................... 79
CHAPTER 11 REMOTE DESK OPERATIONS .......................................................... 81
11.1 OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 81
CHAPTER 12 SUPPORT OPERATIONS.................................................................. 83
12.1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................. 83
12.2 SUPPORT SCREEN LAYOUT ............................................................................... 84
12.3 MY ACCOUNT ............................................................................................... 85
12.4 USER COMPLAINT .......................................................................................... 85
12.5 SUPPORT COMMUNITIES ................................................................................. 88
12.6 TRAINING CHANNELS...................................................................................... 90
12.7 FAQ DATABASE ............................................................................................. 91
CHAPTER 13 TRAINING OPERATIONS................................................................. 92
CHAPTER 14 QUICK LINK OPERATIONS .............................................................. 94
CHAPTER 15 DIGITAL INSPECTION OPERATIONS ................................................ 95
15.1 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................... 96

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15.2 OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 98
CHAPTER 16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .......................................................100
16.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 100
16.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ....................................................................... 101
16.3 ABOUT BATTERY USAGE ................................................................................ 101
16.4 SERVICE PROCEDURES................................................................................... 102
CHAPTER 17 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................................................104
CHAPTER 18 WARRANTY ..................................................................................105

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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 on 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 emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Example:
Tap OK.
1.1.2 Terminology
The term “select”means highlighting a button or menu item and tapping it to
confirm the selection.
1.1.3 Notes and Important Messages
The following messages are used.
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.
1.1.4 Hyperlinks
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.

Using This Manual Conventions
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1.1.5 Procedures
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
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 blue circle. The view finder now shows the captured picture
and auto-saves the taken photo.