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LAUNCH
PAD VII
User Manual
Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment that are not included
in your system.
Conventions
The following conventions are used.
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Example:
Tap OK.
Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments.
Example:
Note: In general, vehicle idencaon numbers are standardized - all contain 17 characters. VIN characters may
be capital leers A through Z and numbers 1 through 0; however, the leers I, O and Q are never used in order to
avoid mistakes of misreading. No signs or spaces are allowed in the VIN.
Warning
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury to
the operator or to bystanders.
Example:
Warning: Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall
diagnosc strategy. Never replace a part based only on the DTC denion. Each DTC has a set of tesng procedures,
instrucons and ow charts that must be followed to conrm the locaon of the problem. This informaon can be
found in the vehicle’s service manual.
Danger
DANGER indicates an imminently or potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Example:
Danger: If you must drive the vehicle in order to perform a troubleshoong procedure, always have a second
person help you. Trying to drive and operate the diagnosc tool at the same me is dangerous, and could cause a
serious trac accident.
Hyperlink
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website link or an email address link.
Illustrations
tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen instructions to make correct option selection.