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3.2 Power Off
All vehicle communications should be terminated before shutting down the tester.
A warning message displays if a shutdown is attempted while the tester is
communicating with the vehicle. Forcing a shutdown while the tester is
communicating with the vehicle may lead to ECU problems on some vehicles.
Please exit the Diagnostics application before shutting down the tester.
To power off the tester
:
1.
Press and hold the
Lock/Power
button.
2.
Tap
Power off
option.
3.
Tap
OK
.
Reboot System
In case of system crash, press and hold the
Lock/Power
button and tap
Restart
to reboot the system.
3.3 Test Preparation
3.3.1 Inspecting the Battery
Before starting a test, inspect the battery for:
Cracking, buckling or leaking (If you see any of these defects, replace
the battery.)
Corroded, loose or damaged cables and connections (Repair or replace
as needed.)
Corrosion on the battery terminals, and dirt or acid on the case top
(Clean the case and terminals using a wire brush and a mixture of water
and baking soda.)
3.3.2 Connecting to a Battery
1.
Connect the clamp cable to the clamp cable port on the tool and tighten
the connector of the clamp cable. Press and hold the
Lock/Power
button to turn on the OTOFIX BT1. Select the desired function and
follow the on-screen instructions.