Matco Tools MAXIMUS User manual

Version: V1.00.000
Revised date: 2013-01-16

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MAXIMUS User's Manual
FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
RF Exposure: A distance of 20 cm shall be maintained between the antenna
and users, and the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other
transmitter or antenna.

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All rights reserved! No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means of electronic,
mechanical, photocopying and recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of LAUNCH.
This manual is designed only for the use of this unit. LAUNCH is not responsible
for any use of this manual on the other units.
The manual and all the samples herein can be changed without prior notice.
Neither LAUNCH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit
or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser
or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this unit, or
unauthorized modications, repairs, or alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly
comply with LAUNCH operating and maintenance instructions.
LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of
any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
LAUNCH Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.
Notice: other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners. LAUNCH disclaims any and all
rights in those marks.
This device is only for professional technicians and maintenance personnel.
Registered Trademark
LAUNCH is a registered trademark of LAUNCH TECH. CO., LTD. (LAUNCH)
in China and other countries. In other countries where any of the LAUNCH
trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names is
not registered, LAUNCH claims other rights associated with unregistered
trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names. Other
products or company names referred to in this manual may be trademarks
of their respective owners. You may not use any trademarks, service marks,
domain names, logos or company name of LAUNCH or any third party without
permission from the owner of the applicable trademarks, service marks, domain
names, logos or company name.
You may visit LAUNCH at http://www.dbscar.com for the information of Launch’s
MAXIMUS and the other specialized diagnostic tools, or contact Launch by
visiting http://www.cnlaunch.com or writing to Customer Center, LAUNCH TECH.
CO., LTD., Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe Avenue, Banxuegang, Bantian,
Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong. P.R. China, to request written permission to
use materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to
this manual.

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Precautions on Operating Vehicle’s ECU
Do not disconnect the vehicle inner consumer when the ignition switch is on.•
High voltage transients may encounter at the moment of disconnecting, which
may damage the sensors and the ECU.
Protect the computer from magnetic object (such as wireless speaker)•
Do cut off the power supply of ECU system before welding on the vehicle.•
Pay more attention to the ECU and the sensors when the operation is next to•
them.
Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and sensors•
will be damaged by static electricity.
Do not use the pointer ohmmeter instead of DMM to test the ECU and the•
sensor without special requirement.
Do not test electric devices in relation with ECU with a test lamp unless•
otherwise expressly provided.
Do wear a metal ground strip that one end around your wrist and the other to•
the vehicle body when you get in and out the vehicle.
Do connect ECU harness connector rmly, otherwise electro elements, such •
as IC inside ECU, will be damaged.
Precaution on Operation
The appliance is a sophisticated electronic device, never have it clashed•
when in use.
Make sure the appliance is properly connected to the DLC to avoid•
communication interruptions. During operation, keep the screen upward and
leveled.
Don’t disconnect the wired network or Wi-Fi network while software updating•
or sending E-mail, otherwise, it will be interrupted.
After the operation, the stylus shall be inserted into the hole on the back of•
the main unit, and put away the cable and connector, etc accessories to the
box to avoid the lost.
Handle with care. Avoid collision. Unplug the power after operation.•

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Safety Precautions
Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid•
that is harmful to skin. In operation, direct
contact with the automotive batteries should
be avoided. Pay attention not to splash the
sulfuric acid into eyes. Keep the ignition
sources away from the battery at all times.
Engines produce various poisonous•
compounds (hydrocarbon, carbon
monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc,) which
should be avoided. The vehicles shall be
tested in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contacting high temperature•
assembly such as water tank and vent-pipe
as the temperature of the running engine is
very high.
Before starting engine, put the speed lever•
in the neutral position or in the P position to
avoid injury.
Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when•
testing or repairing vehicles.
If you use the battery as a power source,•
connect the RED (+) battery clip to the
positive of the vehicle battery and the
BLACK (-) battery clip to the negative.