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Step1. To perform an auto scan,
Choose the vehicle manufacturer and then follow the instruction on each screen that appears to find the Auto Scan function from the list.

Step2. The following screens may shows,

Click OK to continue and the Auto Scan screen shows. The progress bar displays and indicates the progress of the scanning. The list of items below is the report of the test result for the ECU being tested.   indicates the Trouble Codes in your vehicle.   Indicates no fault found in the ECU and     indicates the ECU items which is being tested.

Note: Those which (control units) cannot be found in the ECU will not stay in the summary report.

Step3. Do one of the followings to check the fault, or click the Esc button to exit and enter to the Function menu (Refer to Function Menu on Page 24).
Option 1:
1. Press the Pause button to view the fault without completing the test.
2. Highlight the fault you wish to view and then click OK button.

Option 2:
1. Wait until the scanning process complete.
2. Highlight the fault and then click OK.

Notice the followings about the Auto Scan Report screen,

To see the trouble codes,

1. Click the Display DTC button.

2. High the items (You wish to see) and click Help to view the details.

3. Click Esc to exit.
Step4. The screen below shows and indicates the communication process, wait until complete.

Step5. One of the following screens show once the communication process complete.

Possible 1: The screen below display a report of the test result.

1. Click OK Button
2. And then the Function Menu shows. Refer to the Function Menu in this Chapter on Page… for the possible options for the test function.

Possible 2: The following screen indicates no DTC found during the scanning process.

Refer to … on Page to check the connection between the scan tool and ECU.
Click Esc to exit the Auto Scan screen or click Save to save the current screen.

Diagnose the vehicle
During testing, only the options available for the vehicle and ECU being tested will appear on the screen. The diagnostic functions may cover any of the  followings, read the screen and chose one of the options to perform a test.

Auto Scan
The Auto Scan does an automatic test of the ECU being tested and then displays a summary of the test results. From the summary, you can access to the Function menu (Refer to 26) and view detailed test results, such as DTC descriptions and related repair information. To see the details, refer to Chapter 5 on page …

Diagnostic Trouble Codes
This is a shortcut that allows you to quickly access vehicle systems without completing a Vehicle ID, so as to find out what repairs are needed. Also refer  to Chapter 6 for details on page…

Live Data
The Live Data function allows you to view the live (real time) PID data from the vehicle’s computer module. For details, refer to Chapter 7 on page

Freeze Frame
The Freeze Fame function allows you view DataStream “Snapshots” that were automatically recorded by the ECU when one or more DTCs occurred. By viewing the  actual data values from the time of a fault, you may be able to determine what caused the fault. For details, refer to Chapter 8 on page.

Component Test
The Component Test function allows initiating a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. The scan tool itself does not perform the leak test, but commands  the vehicle’s on-board computer to start the test. Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria and methods for stopping the test once it  has been started. Before starting the Component Test, refer to the vehicle service manual for instructions to stop the test. For details, refer to Chapter 9  on page.

I/M Readiness
Refer to Chapter 10 on page… for detail.

O2 Mon. Test ( O2 Monitor Test)
OBD II regulations set by the SAE require that relevant vehicles monitor and test the oxygen (O2) sensors to indentify problems related to fuel efficiency  and vehicle emissions. These tests are not on- demand tests and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are within specified limits.
These test results are saved in the on-boards computer’s memory. For details, refer to Chapter 11 on page…

On-Board Mon. Test
The on – Board Monitor Test is useful after servicing or after erasing a vehicle’s control module memory. The On- Board Monitor Test for non- CAN- equipped vehicles retrieves and displays test results for emission- related powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored. The On- Board Monitor Test for CAN- equipped vehicles retrieves and displays test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are and are not  continuously monitored. Test and component IDs are determined by the vehicle manufacturer. For details, refer to Chapter 12 on page… details.

Vehicle Info
The Vehicle Info. enables retrieval of Vehicle Identification No. (VIN), Calibration ID Nos. (CINs), Calibration Verification Nos. (CVNs) and In-use
Performance Tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode. To see the details, refer to Chapter 13 on page …

DTC Lookup
DTC Lookup function is used to search definitions of. DTC stored in built-in DTC library. To search the DTC by the Lookup function, refer to Chapter 14 on page …

Playback
The Playback function is used for reviewing saved data files. The data files are saved to the MaxiDAS’s memory card with the data stream saving function,  DTC saving function, freeze frame saving function and the automated testing and diagnostic system. The Playback function also allows you delete recorded data files and allows you copy saved data files to and from a portable USB driver for either temporary or permanent storage. To see the details, refer to Chapter 15 on page …

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Autel Maxidas DS708 Graph merge
The graphical output allows the user to evaluate and compare the parameter. Graphed logs can be evaluated for trends and compared for cause and effect determination.

Select Graph merge to show the parameter in one graph
1. Select the data to be graphed from each of the pull down dialog box. Click the      button and highlight the parameter you wish to view.

2. The x-coordinate indicates the time spent and the y-coordinate indicates the parameter value. The left x-coordinate shows the value of the parameter you have entered in the left dialog box and so does the number in the upper left corner. The right y- coordinate shows the value of the parameter you have enter in the right dialog box and so does the number in the upper right corner.

3. Click to   stop and stay in current. Press the    button to continue.

Autel Maxidas DS708 Analog

The Analog Function will bring up a display of the gauges that were assigned a function.
These gauges display actual data as provided to the ECU in real time.

You can display two gauges at a time on the screen, to display the data as Analog gauge,
1. Select the Analog from the toolbar.
2. Click the   button and highlight the parameter you wish you view.

Note: The dialog box shows a list of possible selections.
3. Click   to stop and press the   button to continue.

Autel Maxidas DS708 Custom List
To view the Custom Data Set,
1. Click the Custom List button and the screen shows as below.

2. Tick the box to select the item you wish to customize.

3. Click the   button to select all of the items.

4. Click the   button to deselect all marked items.
Note: use the Pg Up/ Pg Down or scroll button to view all the codes as needed.
The live data display changes accordingly after customized.

Overview
To perform scan diagnostic tests, you have to connect the scan tool to a vehicle’s data link connector with a communication cable firstly. Then identify a vehicle you wish to test from the main screen. Following the instruction on each screen that appear to access to the function test.

Step 2: Identifying the Vehicle Autel Maxidas DS708
Option 1: Select manually from the main menu,
The following messages only show some of the possible options. During testing, only the options available for the vehicle and ECU being tested will appear on the screen. Select one of the attributes from each screen and highlight the attribute to enter to the next page.
The screens continue appearing until the selecting complete. Follow instruction on each screen that appears to find the access to the function test.

1. Select the group of the manufacturer by highlighting menu option. The manufacturers are categorized into three groups according to the locations (USA, European or Asian).

2. Press the manufacturer key to enter a new screen. A dialog box pops up shows the loading process, wait until compete.

Possible 1: For some of the vehicle, identify vehicle process is not needed.
Component test screen appear at this stage already and allows you to perform the component test.

Possible 2: For the others, continue selecting the vehicle from the scan tool is needed.
To identify the vehicle, you may need to complete a series of selections, which may include any of the followings. (Benz as an example) Select one of the attributes from each screen and highlight the attribute to enter to the next page. The screens continue appearing until the selecting process complete.

(All Model Series, 169 have been selected)

(As of 12/2005, Left hand steering have been selected)

(Sedan and Gasoline have been selected)

(167.031 A 150 has been selected and the communication screen shows)