Additional Functions
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR MONITOR
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The Main Menu displays.
2.
Use the
UP
and
DOWN
buttons, as necessary, to highlight
Battery/ Alternator Monitor
, then
press the
ENTER
button.
The Battery/Alternator Monitor Menu
displays.
3.
Use the
UP
and
DOWN
buttons, as necessary, to highlight
Battery Monitor
, then press the
ENTER
button.
An “instructional” message shows
on the diagnostic tool’s display,
showing the procedures to prepare
the vehicle for the battery check.
4.
Prepare the vehicle for the battery
check:
Turn the engine off.
Place the transmission in PARK or
NEUTRAL, and set the parking
brake.
Make a visual check of the battery’s condition. If the battery
terminals are corroded or other damage is present, clean or
replace the battery as appropriate.
For “unsealed” batteries, make sure the water level in each cell
is above the battery plates.
Turn the ignition on.
DO NOT
start the engine.
5.
Press the
ENTER
button to begin
the battery check.
If the engine is running, an
advisory message shows on
the diagnostic tool’s display.
Turn the engine off, then turn
the ignition on.
DO NOT
start
the engine. Press the
ENTER
button to continue.
An “instructional” message shows
on the diagnostic tool’s display.
6.
Turn the vehicle’s headlights on, the
press the
ENTER
button to continue.
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