Diagnostic Aids
- The correct Battery Type MUST be selected when setting up the test. Selecting the incorrect Battery Type may lead to a false "Battery is bad" result for a good battery. Refer to the link below under Reference Information for 12 V Battery Usage tables.
- Battery Type selection START/STOP AGM is ONLY for testing the small auxiliary battery in the trunk on some vehicles equipped with Auto Stop/Start (KL9) and not all vehicles with Auto Stop/Start.
- For vehicles with Dual Batteries the batteries MUST be isolated and charged separately.
- Vehicles equipped with Diesel Engines or Dual Battery Option (K4B,) or (TP2) are not for Auto Stop/Start (KL9).
- The charging area should be well ventilated.
- Do not charge a battery that appears to be frozen. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature and test it using the before charging.
- An AGM battery may be damaged if charged to more than 14.5 V.
- A Flooded Cell battery may be damaged if charged to more than 16.5 V.
- Vehicles with dual batteries must be charged individually which will result in two printouts.
- (If Equipped with Autostop/Autostart) If you accidently blind charged the battery by connecting the battery charger directly at the battery terminals, Autostop/Autostart will be disabled. Disconnect and Reconnect the Battery Sensor Module to enable Autostop/Autostart.