Autel Oil Reset Tool User manual
Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings........................................ 1
2. Product Information ............................................................. 2
2.1 Tool Description.......................................................... 2
2.2 Specifications............................................................... 3
2.3 Accessories................................................................... 3
2.4 Navigation Characters................................................ 3
2.5 Power............................................................................ 4
2.6 Product Setup .............................................................. 4
2.7 Vehicle Coverage......................................................... 8
3. Operating Instructions.......................................................... 9
3.1 Instructions for AUDI/SEAT/SKODA/VW.............. 9
3.2 Instructions for BMW .............................................. 15
3.3 Instructions for Land Rover .................................... 23
3.4 Instructions for Mercedes ........................................ 25
3.5 Instructions for Saab ................................................ 27
3.6 Instructions for Vauxhall ......................................... 28
3.7 Instructions for Volvo............................................... 29
4. Function List ........................................................................ 33
5. Warranty and Service ......................................................... 42
5.1 Limited One Year Warranty....................................... 42
5.2 Service Procedures ....................................................... 42
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the tool,
read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety
precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
zAlways perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
zWear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
zKeep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc, away from
all moving or hot engine parts.
zOperate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area; Exhaust gases
are poisonous.
zPut blocks on drive wheels and never leave vehicle unattended
while running tests.
zUse extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,
distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components
create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
zPut transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking
brake is engaged.
zKeep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical
fires nearby.
zDon’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on
or engine running.
zKeep the tool dry, clean and free from oil, water and grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the tool,
when necessary.
zDo not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.
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2. Product Information
2.1 Tool Description
① EXTENSION CABLE -- Connects the tool to diagnostic
connector
② LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel
display with contrast adjustment.
③ UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and
submenu items in menu mode.
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④ DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu
and submenu items in menu mode.
⑤ Y BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu, and
enters main menu when pressed from home screen.
⑥ N BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or
returns to previous menu. It is also used to set up the unit when
pressed from home screen.
⑦ RUBBER BOOT -- Protects the tool from drop, abrasion and etc.
2.2 Specifications
1) Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment
2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 F°)
3) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°)
4) External Power: 8.0 to 18.0 Volts provided via vehicle battery
5) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
178 mm (7.00”) 95 mm (3.75”) 34 mm (1.35”)
6) NW: 0.70kg (1.54lb), GW: 1.00kg(2.20lb)
2.3 Accessories
1) User’s manual -- Instructions on tool operations
2) Extension cable -- Connects the tool to diagnostic connector.
3) OBDII&OBDI connectors -- Provide power to the tool and
communicate between the tool and vehicle.
4) USB cable -- Used to upgrade the tool.
5) CD -- Contains update tool, USB driver and etc.
6) Plastic case -- Used to store the tool and accessories.
2.4 Navigation Characters
Characters used to help navigate the tool are:
1) “►”-- Indicates current selection.
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2) “x/x” -- Indicates the total number of items under a menu and the
sequence of currently selected item.
3) “ ”-- indicates additional information is available on next screen(s).
4) “ ”-- indicates additional information is available on previous
screen(s).
2.5 Power
The tool is directly powered up through the vehicle Data Link
Connector (DLC) except VOLVO (A/B connectors) which need an
external 12V power source. Follow the steps below to turn on the tool:
1) Connect the extension cable to connector and to the tool.
2) Find DLC on vehicle.
zA plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you
need to remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable.
3) Plug diagnostic connector to the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Turn ignition on.
2.6 Product Setup
The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:
1) Language: Selects desired language. The device supports English
by default.
2) Contrast Adjustment: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
3) Display Test: Checks the LCD display is working properly.
4) Keyboard Test: Checks if the the keyboard is working properly. .
5) Information: Views software and hardware information of the
tool and etc.
To enter the setup menu mode
Press Nbutton from home screen to enter System Setup menu. Follow
the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the
following setup options.
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System Setup
1/5
►Language
Contrast
Display Test
Keyboard Test
Information
Language
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Language, and press the Ybutton.
System Setup
1/5
►Language
Contrast
Display Test
Keyboard Test
Information
2) Use UP/DOWN button to select desired language and press Y
button to confirm and return to previous menu.
Language Set
1/1
►English
Contrast
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Contrast, and press the Ybutton.
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System Setup
2/5
Language
►Contrast
Display Test
Keyboard Test
Information
2) From Contrast menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to
increase or decrease the contrast.
Contrast
（35%）
Use or to change
3) Press the Ybutton to save the adjustment and return to previous
menu; or press the Nbutton to return to previous menus without
saving.
Display Test
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Display Test and press the Ybutton.
System Setup
3/5
Language
Contrast
►Display Test
Keyboard Test
Information
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2) Press Ybutton again to start test. Look for missing spots in the
solid black characters.
Display Test
Press [Y] to test.
Look for missing
Spots in characters.
Press <N> to return.
3) When completed, press the Nbutton to return.
Keyboard Test
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Keyboard Test from
System Setup menu, and then press Ybutton.
System Setup
4/5
Language
Contrast
Display Test
►Keyboard Test
Information
2) Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name
should be observed on the display. If the name does not show up,
then the key is not working properly.
Keyboard Test
Press any key to
start
Key:
Double [N] to Return
3) Double press Nto return to the previous menu.
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Tool Information
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Information from
System Setup menu, and then press Ybutton.
System Setup
5/5
Language
Contrast
Display Test
Keyboard Test
►Information
2) View tool information on screen.
Information
Serial No. : 56174842
Burn Date: 28/10/2008
S/W Ver : V1.02
H/W Ver : V1.50
LIB Ver : V1.20
2.7 Vehicle Coverage
The Oil Light and Airbag Reset Tool is specially designed to reset oil
service light, oil inspection light, service mileage, service intervals and
airbag on most major Asian, American and European vehicles.
Compatible vehicles are as follows:
Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevrolet/GMC,
Chrysler, Ford/Mercury/Lincoln, Honda, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover,
Mercedes, Nissan/Infiniti, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion,
Seat, Skoda, Toyota/Lexus, Vauxhall, Volvo, VW.
For OBDI vehicles please use proper connectors included in this tool
kit to do the service work.
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3. Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: This section of the manual offers
instructions on how to use the tool to reset oil/service light
and airbags electronically ONLY. Please power on the unit
to view manual reset instructions for those vehicles that
need to do the service job manually.
All software screens shown in this manual are examples,
actual test screens may vary for each vehicle being tested.
Observe the menu titles and onscreen instructions to make
correct option selections.
3.1Instructions for AUDI/SEAT/SKODA/VW
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Locate the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).
3) Plug proper connector to the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine.
5) Press the Ybutton from home screen.
6) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle make, and press Y
button to confirm.
Select Vehicle Make
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►Audi
BMW
Land Rover
Mercedes
Saab
Seat
A. Automatic Vehicle Detect
The Auto Detect is used to detect vehicle and available functions
automatically.
1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Auto Detect, and press Y
button.
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