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right corner.
Show – tap this option to switch between the two options; one
displays the selected parameter items, the other displays all the
available items.
4.5 Generic OBD II Operations
4.4 A fast-access option for OBD II/EOBD vehicle diagnosis is
available on the Vehicle Menu screen. This option presents a
quick way to check for DTCs, isolate the cause of an illuminated
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), check monitor status prior to
emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and perform a
number of other services that are emissions-related. The OBD
direct access option is also used for testing OBD II/EOBD
compliant vehicles that are not included in the Diagnostics
database.
Functions of the diagnostics toolbar buttons at the top of the screen
are the same as those available for specific vehicle diagnostics. See
Table 4-2 Diagnostics Toolbar Buttons on page 21 for details.
4.5.1 General Procedure
 To access the OBD II/EOBD diagnostics functions
1. Tap the Diagnostics application button from the CR MAX
Job Menu. The Vehicle Menu displays.
2. Tap the EOBD button. There are two options to establish
communication with the vehicle.
 Auto Scan – when this option is selected the diagnostic
tool attempts to establish communication using each
protocol in order to determine which one the vehicle is
broadcasting on.
 Protocol – when this option is selected the screen
opens a submenu of protocols. A communication
protocol is a standardized way of data communication
between an ECM and a diagnostic tool. Global OBD