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Chapter 2 Introduction
The Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Communication Software provides extensive vehicle-specific
engine, transmission, antilock brake system (ABS) and airbag trouble codes, and selected
functional tests.
This manual is designed to guide you through control systems tests of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The first two sections of this manual overview safety and usage conventions. The remainder of
this guide is divided into the following chapters:
• Operations, on page 4 takes you through basic Scanner operations from identifying the
vehicle to selecting tests from a Main Menu screen.
• Testing, on page 14 offers testing information and procedures for transmission control
systems.
• Data Parameters, on page 21 defines Mercedes-Benz data parameters and explains how
they display on the screen.
• Troubleshooting and Communication Problems, on page 98 offers advice for
troubleshooting Scanner-to-vehicle communication and other issues.
• Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms, on page 100 lists abbreviations used in this manual.