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User's
Manual
V1.00
If there is a firmware update available, the update file will be downloaded and
saved automatically when you try to update the diagnostic software. And you
will be prompted to upgrade the firmware.
7 Vehicle Identification
This section illustrates how to use the scanner to identify the specifications of
the vehicle under test.
The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of
the vehicle being tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must
be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly. The
vehicle identification sequence is menu driven. Simply follow the screen
prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances
you to the next screen. Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle.
It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means:
●
VIN Reading
●
Manual Selection
●
History Records
NOTE
Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles.
Available options may vary by vehicle manufacturer.
7.1 VIN Reading
VIN
button
on the title bar is a shortcut for VIN reading menu, which
includes
Automatic Read
,
Manual Entry
, eliminating the need for navigating
through complicated car identification process.
Figure 7-1 Sample VIN Hotkey Screen
7.1.1 Automatic Read
Automatic Read
allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the
vehicle identification number (VIN).
