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LAUNCH and its branches do not bear any responsibility for the fees and expenses of the device damage and loss due to personal or third party accident, misuse and abuse of the device, unauthorized change and repair, or any operation and maintenance not following LAUNCH standard.
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If this occurs, please operate the related functions again. Packing list USB cable*1 Charger*1 SD card*1 OBDII cable*1 User Manual*1 Magnet*1 Suitcase*1 Card reader*1 OBD extension cable*1 (optional, contact LAUNCH and dealers for the purchase)
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Table of Contents I. Product Overview .............................. 4 II. Creader 971 Function Key Guide ........................4 III. Product Specification ............................4 IV. Features ................................5 V. Main Menu Function Introduction........................5 VI. Charge and Boot ............................15...
I. Product Overview Creader 971 integrates diagnostic functions of a variety of car models, with TPMS trouble light reset, sensor ID, battery status, tire pressure and temperature read, TPMS sensor activation and matching as well. It better meets the needs of auto repair shop, tire assembly line, individual owner and tire repair shop to diagnose, activate and match the TPMS system and the tire pressure sensors.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual -20 to 70℃ Storage temperature Storage humidity 10%~93% Dimension 195x86x32mm Weight <460g Drop It won't be damaged in case of falling from 1 meter high. Boot time <5s, time from pressing power button to the main menu...
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 1: Main Interface Car model selection After entering TPMS, it is necessary to select the make/model. Picture 2: Car Model Selection Use UP&DOWN keys to toggle each option successively. Use LEFT&RIGHT keys to toggle the options by page.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual OBDII: Use the OBD cable to connect the device with the vehicle OBD connector. After entry, users can view the sensor ID stored in the ECU. The sensor ID will be written into the ECU via learning.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Press button to toggle between tires. During activation, there are icons like beside the tire, which indicates it is activating. Icon beside the tire means deflation is required. Activation result: :Activation succeeded. :Activation failed. Duplicate: Sensor with repeated ID.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 5: OBDII Interface OBD—Read ID Read the sensor ID from the ECU. OBD—Relearn...
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 15: Tool Information Interface Picture 16: Library Version Interface VI. Charge and Boot Charge and Boot This TPMS diagnostic tool is equipped with 3100mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. There are 2 charging methods: 1. By the power adaptor...
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the power adaptor to connect the device with the power supply. 2. By the USB cable 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the USB cable to connect the device with the computer.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Input the product serial number (can be found in the back of the device). Note: After inputting the product serial number, "Reset system" function will be activated. This option is for the system reset after the replacement of Memory card.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual (picture 3&4) Remove the Memory card from the device and insert it to the included card reader, then insert the card reader to the computer's USB port. Restart the upgrade tool. Select the item to be updated or click "All", then click [Download] to download.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual (Note: The serial number and registration code displayed in this picture are the ones required in Step 4-6.) Start the upgrade tool, screen displays as shown in the Picture 9. Input the product serial number, click [Device Upgrade] to enter the registration page. Input the email address and registration code, then click [OK] to enter the upgrade page.
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For any questions met during the operation, please call 4000666666. For maintenance and repair, please send the device back to LAUNCH with a copy of the purchase invoice and a note describing the problem. If the device is determined to be in warranty, it will be repaired at no charge. If the device is determined to be out of warranty, it will be repaired at a service charge plus return freight.
FCC Statement 15.19 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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