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USING THE TABLET
Workshop Tools
n The Battery/Alternator Test Menu displays.
2. Select Battery Test, then press OK.
n An “instructional” message displays, showing the procedures to prepare the vehicle for the
battery check.
3. Prepare the vehicle for the battery check:
n Turn the engine off.
n Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
n 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.
n For “unsealed” batteries, make sure the water level in each cell is above the battery plates.
n Turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine.
4. Choose Continue to proceed.
NOTE: If the engine is running, an advisory message will show. Turn the engine off,
then turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine. Press OK to continue.
n An “instructional” message displays.
5. Turn the vehicle’s headlights on, then choose Continue to proceed.
n A “countdown” message shows while the battery check is in process.
6. Turn the vehicle’s headlights off, then choose Continue to proceed.
n An “instructional” message is displayed.
━ If battery voltage is less than 12.1 volts, an advisory message shows. Choose
Home to
return to the Home Screen. Turn the ignition off and disconnect the Tablet from the vehicle.
Fully charge the battery, then repeat the battery check.
━ If the battery voltage is between 11.8 and 12.1 volts, a “Battery voltage is low, this may
affect the accuracy of the test results.” message displays
━ If battery voltage is greater than 12.1 volts, an “instructional” message displays.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine. Allow the engine to run for several seconds, then turn the engine off. Repeat for a
total of three “start/stop” cycles.
NOTE: If the Tablet did not detect “cranking status” for the vehicle’s engine, an
advisory message shows. Choose Retest to repeat the battery check or choose
Back to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.
8. When the battery check is complete, a results screen displays with the battery’s status.
9. Choose
Back to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.
View Battery Live Data
If the EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Workshop Tools screen and
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