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Service
The Service application is specially designed to provide quick access to the vehicle
systems for various scheduled service and maintenance tasks. The typical service
operation screen is a series of menu-driven executive commands. Follow on-screen
instructions to select appropriate execution options, enter correct values or data, and
perform necessary actions. The application will display detailed instructions to complete
selected service operations.
After entering a special function, the screen will display two options: Diagnosis and Hot
Functions. The Diagnosis option enables the reading and clearing of codes which are
sometimes necessary after completing certain special functions. The Hot Functions
consists of sub functions of the selected special function.
The most commonly used services are described in this chapter.
5.1 Oil Reset Service
This function performs reset of the Engine Oil Life system, which calculates the optimal
oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving conditions and climate. The Oil
Life Reminder must be reset each time the oil is changed, so the system can calculate
when the next oil change is required.
NOTE
1.
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change.
2.
All required work must be carried out before the service indicators are reset. Failure
to do so may result in incorrect service values and cause DTCs to be stored by the
relevant control module.
3.
For some vehicles, the tool can reset additional service lights such as the
maintenance cycle and service interval. On BMW vehicles for example, service
resets include engine oil, spark plugs, front/rear brakes, coolant, particle filter, brake
fluid, micro filter, vehicle inspection, exhaust emissions inspection and vehicle
checks.
5.2 Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Service
This function has a multitude of usages to maintain the electronic braking system safely
and effectively. The applications include deactivating and activating the brake control
system, assisting with brake fluid control, opening and closing brake pads, and setting
brakes after disc or pad replacement.
