iCarsoft CR Genius User manual

CR Genius
User Manual
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All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on
the latest information available at the time of printing.
iCarsoft 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 for the completeness and correctness of the contents,
including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and illustrations.
iCarsoft 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.
For Services and Support
Http://www.icarsoft.us
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Support@icarsoft.us
For technical assistance in all other markets, please contact your local selling
agent.
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

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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 iCarsoft is aware of. iCarsoft
cannot know, evaluate or advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must
be certain that any condition or service procedure encountered does not
jeopardize your personal safety.
DANGER
When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that 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.
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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.
Please ensure that the distance between the device and the human body is
at least 20cm, otherwise personal injury may be caused.
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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 Hyperlink ..........................................................................1
1.1.4 Illustrations ......................................................................1
1.1.5 Operation..........................................................................2
2 General Introduction .......................................................................2
2.1 CR Genius Display Tablet........................................................2
2.1.1 Functional Description ....................................................2
2.1.2 Power Sources.................................................................4
2.1.3 Technical Specifications..................................................4
2.2 Accessory Kit...........................................................................5
2.2.1 Main Cable........................................................................5
2.2.2 Other Accessories............................................................6
3 Getting Started.................................................................................6
3.1 Powering Up.............................................................................7
3.1.1 Application Buttons.........................................................7
3.1.2 Locator and Navigation Buttons .....................................8
3.2 Powering Down........................................................................9
3.2.1 Reboot System.................................................................9
4 Diagnostics......................................................................................9
4.1 Getting Started.........................................................................9
4.1.1 Vehicle Menu Layout........................................................9
4.2 Vehicle Identification ............................................................. 11
4.2.1 Auto Identify................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Vehicle select .................................................................14
4.3 Navigation..............................................................................15
4.3.1 Diagnostics Screen Layout............................................15
4.3.2 Screen Messages...........................................................16
4.3.3 Making Selections..........................................................17
4.4 Diagnosis mode.....................................................................17

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4.4.1 Quick Test ...................................................................... 17
4.4.2 Auto Scan....................................................................... 19
4.4.3 Control Unit.................................................................... 19
4.4.4 Quick Erase.................................................................... 19
4.4.5 Service............................................................................ 20
4.5 Diagnostic operation............................................................. 20
4.6 Generic OBDII Operations..................................................... 27
4.6.1 General Procedure......................................................... 27
4.6.2 Function Descriptions ................................................... 29
4.7 Exiting Diagnostics ............................................................... 31
5 Service Operations........................................................................ 32
5.1 ABS Bleeding (BLD) Service................................................. 32
5.2 Oil Reset(OIL) Service........................................................... 36
5.3 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service............................... 39
5.4 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Service............................ 42
5.5 Injector Coding (INJ) Service................................................ 43
5.6 Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Service................................... 47
5.7 Battery Management System (BMS) Service........................ 50
5.8 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Service.................................. 56
5.9 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) service..................... 60
6Upgrade ......................................................................................... 65
7 User Data....................................................................................... 66
7.1 Fault code.............................................................................. 67
7.2 Image Files............................................................................. 68
7.3 User Manual........................................................................... 68
7.4 Play Back............................................................................... 69
7.5 Report .................................................................................... 73
7.6 Data Link Connector (DLC) Location.................................... 73
8 Uninstall......................................................................................... 74
9 Support.......................................................................................... 75
9.1 Data Log................................................................................. 75
10 Settings........................................................................................ 76
10.1 Unit....................................................................................... 77
10.2 Language ............................................................................. 78

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10.3 Data log................................................................................79
10.4 WIFI.......................................................................................79
10.5 Data & Time..........................................................................80
10.6 Brightness............................................................................81
10.7 Screen Sleep........................................................................81
10.8 Vehicle Sorted By.................................................................82
10.9 Restore Default User Profiles..............................................83
10.10 Restore Factory Tablet System.........................................83
11 About............................................................................................84
12 Maintenance and Service............................................................85
12.1 Maintenance Instructions....................................................85
12.2 Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................................86
12.3 About Battery Usage............................................................86
12.4 Service Procedures .............................................................87
12.4.1 Technical Support........................................................87
12.4.2 Repair Service..............................................................87
12.4.3 Other Services..............................................................88
13 Compliance Information..............................................................88
14 Warranty.......................................................................................89
14.1 Limited One Year Warranty..................................................89

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1Using 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.
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
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Example:
NOTE
New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and
discharging cycles.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the tablet or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace
damaged cables immediately.
1.1.3 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.
1.1.4 Illustrations

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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 Operation
Welcome to using the scan tool of iCarsoft, you should do something before
using the scan tool.
At first, please check production list such as scan tool and accessories
already when you open the package, read the user’s manual and connect
the OBDII cable to scan tool.
Don’t open the scan tool in a rainy environment or in the absence of training.
Don’t soak the scan tool as the keypad and port are not waterproof, also no
solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display.
Make sure the ignition is ON when you connected the scan tool already.
WARNING
For vehicles manufactured by different vendors, it is possible that it has different
diagnostic menus. For details, please follow the instructions on the screen to
proceed. Some functions need to be used under the guidance of professional
technicians.
2 General Introduction
When it comes to ultra-portability, CR Genius is your perfect companion.
Installed with a fast quad-core processor, CR Genius offers maximum
convenience and swift diagnosis. The intuitive user screen makes using the
device effortless through a 5-inch LCD touchscreen that displays at 1280 x 720
quality. Together with the ability to quickly read and clear DTCs for all available
modules of the majority of the makes and models on the market, CR Genius
provides you with superior special functions, including OIL (Oil Reset Service),
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), SAS (Steering Angle Sensor), BMS (Battery
Management System), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), BLD(ABS Bleeding),
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) and INJ(Injector Coding).
This manual describes the construction and operation of the device and
how it works to deliver diagnostic solutions.
2.1 CR Genius Display Tablet
2.1.1 Functional Description

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Figure 2-1 Display Tablet Front View
1. 5.0” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen.
2. Button part:
--- BACK Button: Returns to previous menu.
--- Up, down, left and right buttons: Move the cursor up,
down, left or right for selection.
--- ENTER Button: Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu
list.
--- Home Button: Return to the main menu.
Figure 2-2 CR Genius Display Tablet Back View
3. Heat Sink.

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Figure 2-3 CR Genius Display Tablet Top View
4. Mini USB Port.
5. DB15-Pin Port –connects the main cable.
6. Lock/Power Button –long press button to turn tablet off and on. Quick press
button to lock screen.
2.1.2 Power Sources
The Display Tablet can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
Vehicle Power
External Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The Display Tablet can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery,
which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 5 hours of
continuous operation.
Vehicle Power
When the Display Tablet is connected to the test vehicle via the main cable,
the Display Tablet automatically receives power from the vehicle.
External Power Supply
The Display Tablet can be powered from a wall socket using the mini USB
cable and USB external power adapter. The external power supply also charges
the internal battery pack.
2.1.3 Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Recommended Use
Indoor
Operating System
Android 8.1.0
Processor
Quad Core 1.3 GHz
Memory
16GB

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Display
5-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with
1280x720 resolution
Connectivity
Mini USB 2.0
Wi-Fi (2.4GHz)
OBDII
Body Color
Black
Power and Battery
OBD DLC Voltage Range:9-18V
3.7V/5000mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charges via 5V DC power supply
Tested Battery Life
Around 5 hours of continuous use
Battery Charging Input
5V / 2A
Power Consumption
500mA (LCD on with default brightness,
Wi-Fi on) @3.7 V
Operating Temp.
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Temp.
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Operating Humidity
5% - 95% non-condensing
Dimensions (W x H x D)
210mm X 120mm X 31mm
(8.27inch X 4.72inch X 1.22inch)
Net Weight
≈510g
Supported Automotive
Protocols
ISO9141-2, ISO14230-2,ISO15765,
K/L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW,
SAE-J1850 PWM, ISO11898 (Highspeed,
Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire
CAN), SAE J2610,GM UART,UART Echo
Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol,
TP2.0, TP1.6
2.2 Accessory Kit
2.2.1 Main Cable
The Main Cable connects the Display Tablet to the vehicle’s data link
connector (DLC).

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Figure 2-4 Main Cable
2.2.2 Other Accessories
Mini USB Cable
Connects the Display Tablet to the PC or DC
external power adapter.
USB External Power Adapter
Together with the mini USB cable, connects the
Display Tablet to the external DC power port for
power supply.
User Manual
Tool operations instructions.
Quick Guide
Device connection and product unpacking list,
product description, etc.
3 Getting Started
Ensure the tablet is sufficiently charged or is connected to the external
power supply (see Power Sources on section 2.1.2).

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NOTE
The images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual
ones.
3.1 Powering Up
Long press the power/lock button on the top right corner of the tablet to
power on the device. The system will start and display the CR Genius main
menu.
Figure 3-1 Sample CR Genius Job Menu
1. Application Buttons
2. Navigation Buttons
3. Status Icons
NOTE
The tablet screen is locked by default upon startup. It is recommended to lock
the screen when not in use to protect the information in the system and
conserve the power.
Almost all operations on the tablet can be controlled through the touch
screen and the buttons on the right. 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 each application.
3.1.1 Application Buttons
The tablet below briefly describes each of the applications in the CR Genius
system.
Table 3-1 Applications

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Button
Name
Description
Diagnostics
Accesses diagnostic functions menu.
See Diagnostics Operations on
chapter 4.
Service
Accesses special functions menu. See
Service Operations on chapter 5.
Upgrade
Checks for the latest update available
for the CR Genius system, and
performs updates. See Upgrade
Operations on chapter 6.
User Data
Accesses the organization system for
saved data files. See User Data
Operations on chapter 7.
Uninstall
Manage the application and database
installed on the CR Genius tablet. See
Uninstall Operations on chapter 8.
Support
Feedback and get on-line service from
iCarsoft with the CR Genius tablet.
See Support Operations on chapter 9.
Settings
Accesses CR Genius system settings
menu and general tablet menu. See
Settings Operations on chapter 10.
About
Access CR Genius system information
about the machine. See About
Operations on chapter 11.
3.1.2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Operations of the Navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen are
described in the table below:

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Table 3-2 Locator and Navigation Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Back
Returns to the previous screen.
Screenshot
Takes a screenshot when you want
to save the displayed information.
CR Genius Home
Returns to CR Genius Job Menu.
3.2 Powering Down
All vehicle communications must be terminated before shutting down the
Display Tablet. Forcing a shutdown while the tablet is communicating may lead
to ECM problems on some vehicles. Please exit the Diagnostics application
before shutting off the tablet.
To power down the display tablet
1. Long press the Lock/Power Button.
2. Tap Power off option.
3. Tap OK, the tablet will turn off in a few seconds.
3.2.1 Reboot System
In case of system crash, long press the Lock/Power button and tap Reboot
option to restart the system.
4Diagnostics
The Diagnostics application can access the electronic control unit (ECU) of
various vehicle control systems, such as engine, transmission, anti-lock brake
system (ABS), airbag system (SRS) and more.
4.1 Getting Started
The Diagnostics operations require connecting the CR Genius to the test
vehicle’s DLC using the main cable.
4.1.1 Vehicle Menu Layout
When the tablet is properly connected to the vehicle, the platform is ready
to start vehicle diagnosis. Tap on the Diagnostics application button on the CR
Genius Job Menu, the Vehicle Menu then displays.

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Figure 4-1 Sample Vehicle Menu
1. Left--Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons
2. Right-- Toolbar Buttons
Vehicle Manufacturer Buttons
The vehicle manufacturer buttons display the vehicle brands currently
compatible with the tool. After establishing communication with the vehicle. Tap
the desired manufacturer button to start a diagnostic session.
Toolbar Buttons
The operations of the toolbar buttons at the right of the screen are listed
and described in the table below:
Table 4-1 Right Toolbar Buttons
Button
Name
Description
Back
Returns to the CR Genius Job Menu.
All
Displays a menu of vehicle manufacturers.
History
Displays stored test vehicle history records.
Tap record to review record in detail.
USA
Displays the USA vehicle menu.

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Europe
Displays the European vehicle menu.
Asia
Displays the Asian vehicle menu.
Search
Searches for a specific vehicle make.
4.2 Vehicle Identification
The CR Genius diagnostic system supports two methods for Vehicle
Identification.
1. Auto identify or VIN identify
2. Vehicle select
Figure 4-2 Sample Vehicle identification
Note:
Whether "Auto identify" or "VIN identify" is displayed on the screen depends on
the vehicle type.
4.2.1 Auto Identify
The CR Genius diagnostic system features the latest VIN-based Auto VIN
Scan function to identify vehicles with just one touch, enabling the technician to
quickly identify the vehicle, scan all the diagnosable ECUs on the vehicle and
perform diagnostics on the selected system.
The “VIN identify” can automatically parse the car model, eliminating the
cumbersome program manually input by the user.
The device diagnostic system has the latest automatic identification
function based on the vehicle identification number. It stores all the diagnosable
electronic control units of Scan on the vehicle and performs the diagnosis on the
selected system. Perform automatic VIN recognition. For some vehicles that do

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not support the automatic vehicle identification number scanning function, the
diagnostic tool allows you to manually enter the vehicle identification number.
Recognize the VIN first. If the VIN cannot be recognized, you need to enter it
manually.
Automatic VIN identification
To perform VIN Identify
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the CR Genius Job
Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.
Figure 4-3 Sample VIN Identification Screen 1
2. Select vehicle brand. Tap the “Auto Identify”, Wait for the vehicle to
communicate.
Figure 4-4 Sample VIN Identification Screen 2
3. Once the test vehicle is successfully identified, the screen will show
the Vehicle information: include VIN, model code, brand etc., then
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