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Fig. 5-26 
On-screen Buttons:
 
Freeze Frame: When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are 
recorded by the on-board computer
. This information is referred to as freeze frame 
data. Freeze frame data includes a snapshot of critical parameter values at the 
time the DTC is set. 
Help:
 Tap to view the help information. 
Related Search: 
Tap it  to search for more information  about the current DTC 
online. 
Report:
 To save the current data in text format. 
All reports are saved under the tab 
“Diagnostic  Report”  in  “My  Report”  from  “Personal  Center”  menu.  For  details  on 
report operations, please refer to Chapter 15.1 “My Report”.
 
C. Clear Fault Memory 
After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been 
carried out, you can use this function to erase the codes from the vehicle. Before 
performing this function, please be sure the vehicle’s ignition key is  in the ON 
position with the engine off. 
In Fig. 5-24, tap “Clear Fault Memory”, a confirmation dialog box pops up on the 
screen.