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Additional Functions
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
2. Select Vehicle Information, then press the ENTER
The
displays.
3. Select IPT, then press ENTER
4. When the retrieval process is completed,
the
In-use
statistics for the vehicle under test
display.
If In-use Performance Tracking is not available for your vehicle,
an advisory message shows on the diagnostic tool's display.
Press M to return to the Main Menu.
5. When you have finished viewing the statistics, press M to exit.
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
The Scan Tool can perform a check of the vehicle's battery and
alternator system to ensure the system is operating within acceptable
limits. You can perform a battery check only, or an alternator system
(battery and alternator) check.
To perform a battery check ONLY:
1. Press M and release.
The Main Menu displays.
2. Select Battery/Alternator Test, then
press ENTER
The
Menu displays.
3. Select Battery Test, then press ENTER
.
An "instructional" message displays, 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 ENTER to begin the battery check.
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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797
Vehicle
Information
Performance
.
Battery/Alternator
menu
.
Tracking
Monitor
button.
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