Manual
Important information
In order for your diagnostic equipment to function optimally, it is important to use them properly. It also affects your possibilities to invoke the product related warranties, if you would need to.
Please read and follow the information below.
Software and data are the property of the supplier, and are protected against unauthorised copying by copyright legislation, international contract regulations, and other national rules.
Copying or sales of data, or software or parts thereof, is punishable by law. In case of any violation, the supplier reserves the right to prosecute and demand compensation for damages.
CAUTION
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. (See battery replacement instructions in the manual)
The softwares CARS, TRUCKS, GENERIC and CARS iD is entirely developed and programmed by Autocom in Trollhättan, Sweden.
We always do the utmost to optimise our products to suit the markets and regions where the products are sold and used.
As a step in this process, we have automated the setup of geographical preferences during the installation. The only choice the person installing the software has to do is to choose the applicable country.
By making a correct choice of country during the installation of the software, the customer is ensured to have the best setup to fit regional conditions regarding content of the vehicle database as well as the functionality of the program. The applicable vehicle population and local conditions will then be maximised.
OBDII cable torch battery replacement
Battery replacement safeguards for the 2 x CR1216 batteries in the cables.
- Make sure the OBDII connector is disconnected from any power source (e.g. vehicle or power
adapter). - Make sure the USB-C cable is disconnected from any power source (e.g. computer/tablet/cell
phone or power adapter). - Use a torx 10 screwdriver and remove the 2 screws on the back side of the OBDII connector.
(See Picture 1). A small screwdriver might be necessary to pry out the screws. - Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws of the battery fastening plate. (See
Picture 2) - Remove the battery fastening plate. A small screwdriver might be necessary to pry off the
plate. (See Picture 3) - Remove the 2 x Renata CR1216 3V Lithium button cell batteries. Note that the + poles are
facing upwards. (See Picture 3) - Replace them with new 2 x Renata CR1216 3V Lithium button cell batteries. Make sure that
the + poles are facing upwards. - Repeat step 3 to 5 in reverse.
Picture 1 below
Picture 2 below
Picture 3 below
To the greatest possible extent, all data in the softwares are based on information from vehicle manufacturers. The supplier does not guarantee that data or software is correct or complete. The supplier does not accept liability for damages caused by defective software or incorrect data. In all cases liability is limited to the amount that the buyer has paid for the product at the time of purchase. This exemption from liability does not include damages caused intentionally or by gross neglect on the part of the customer.
All use of hardware and/or software that has not been approved by the supplier is seen as a modification of our products, and thus there are no valid warranties.
Our products may not be modified in any way. Only genuine accessories and spare parts may be used, which also applies to adapter cables. All breaches of this will void any claims.
The diagnostic equipment may only be used with operative systems approved by the supplier. If the diagnostic equipment is used with an operative system that is not approved by the supplier, the warranty cease to be valid. Also, the supplier does not accept any liability or responsibility for damages and consequences thereof that have arisen due to the use of a non-approved operative system.
Note that the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions must be followed when working on a vehicle. The supplier does not accept any liability or responsibility for damages and consequences thereof that have arisen due to not following the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for the vehicle.
This label shows that the product is manufactured after August 13, 2005, and therefore it shall be recycled according to WEEE (EU Directive 2002/96/EC regarding waste from Electrical and Electronic equipment). Contact your local distributor for more information.