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USING THE TABLET
Workshop Tools
NOTE: If the engine is running, an advisory message will show. Turn the engine off, then
turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine. Press OK to continue.
n An “instructional” message displays.
5. Turn the vehicle’s headlights on, then choose Continue to proceed.
n A “countdown” message shows while the battery check is in process.
6. Turn the vehicle’s headlights off, then choose Continue to proceed.
n An “instructional” message displays.
n If battery voltage is less than 11.8 volts, an advisory message shows. Choose Home to return to
the Home Screen. Turn the ignition off and disconnect the Scan Tool from the vehicle. Fully charge
the battery, then repeat the battery check.
n If the battery voltage is between 11.8 and 12.1 volts, a “Battery voltage is low, this may affect the
accuracy of the test results.” message displays.
n If battery voltage is greater than 12.1 volts, an “instructional” message displays.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.
NOTE: If the Scan Tool did not detect signal start of vehicle’s engine, an advisory
message show. Choose Retest to repeat the battery check or choose Back to return
to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.
8. When the battery check is complete, a results screen displays with the battery’s status.
9. Choose Back to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.
View Battery Live Data
If the EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Workshop Tools screen and the vehicle
is not an electric or hybrid vehicle, the Battery/Alternator Monitor menu displays. Proceed to step 2.
1. Select Battery/Alternator Test, then press OK.
n The Battery/Alternator Test menu displays.
2. Select Battery Live Data (12 Volts), then press OK.
n The Battery Live Data (12 Volts) screen displays.
3. When you are nished viewing the Battery Live Data (12 Volts), choose Back to return to the Battery/Alternator
Test menu.
Perform a Charging System Check
If the EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Workshop Tools screen and the vehicle
is not an electric or hybrid vehicle, the Battery/Alternator Monitor menu displays. Proceed to step 2.
1. Select Battery/Alternator Test, then press OK.
n The Battery/Alternator Test menu displays.
2. Select Alternator Test, then press OK.