NISSAN / INFINITI SIGNAL TECH II USER GUIDE

1-800-662-2001 • nissantechmate.com

J-50190

NISSAN / INFINITISIGNAL TECH II USER GUIDE

TECHMATE SIGNAL TECH II User GUide

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IntroductIon

The Signal Tech II tester is a powerful handheld technician tool designed for use in dealership service environments. The Signal Tech II is used to diagnose Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and to check Intelligent Key function.

The Signal Tech II can be used by technicians, in Express Service, or by service writers for preliminary diagnosis and low tire pressure adjustments.

The Signal Tech II can be updated, and has a long lasting internal battery that can be charged using the power supply or USB.

the Signal tech II is used to:

• ActivateandDisplayTPMSSensorIDs&PSI

• ConnecttoOBDII&DisplayTPMSTroubleCodes

• RegisterID’sandresetcontrolmodule

• DisplayrelativesignalstrengthofIntelligentKey &vehiclecomponents

GettInG Started

To get started, refer to Quick Start Guide provided with your tool kit.

Note: Please charge your new tool for a minimum of 6 hours prior to using it. The Signal Tech II ships from the factory with a full battery charge, but it is recommended for use that the operator charge the tool first.

Note: The Signal Tech II can be charged by using the provided wall AC adaptor, or by connecting the tool by using the provided USB cable to a PC or Laptop.

Signal Tech II Font, Side and Top View

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charGInG

The Signal Tech II can be charged by using the power supply that is included with the kit. Simply plug the power supply into the MINI USB port and a standard 110 volt outlet.

The Signal Tech II will also charge while connected by thesuppliedUSBcabletoaPCorLaptop.

Please note the battery indicator on the tool screen and charge the tool when the indicator is low or begins to flash.

Before using you Signal Tech II, please charge the tool for a minimum of 6 hours.

Note: Only use the provide Wall AC adaptor or standard Mini-USB Cable as shown. Using other sources to charge your tool may result in damage to the tool.

tool charging:

WhenthetoolisconnectedtoaPCorWallACAdaptor,theBatteryIcon(Chargingindicator)willbegintocyclethrough, indicating that the tool is charging.

It is recommended that you recharge your tool once you getbelow2barsontheBatteryLevel.

Charging Indicator

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table of contentS

Introduction i

Getting Started i

charging ii

table of contents iii

Safety Information 1

components and features 2-3

tPMS operations 4-14

Nissan and Infiniti Vehicle Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Intelligent Key Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OtherOEMVehicleTesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

engine dtc check 14

troubleshooting and Screen Messages 15-16

UpdatingtoolwithAsist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications 17

replacement Parts 17

Warranty 18

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Safety InforMatIon

Safety definitions

AllSafetyPrecautions,includingDanger,Warning,Important,andNotesmessages,mustbefollowedforyoursafety.Safety messages are in the following formats:

danGer: Means you risk possible loss of life.

WarnInG: Means you risk possible bodily harm.

Means that the information demands special attention or that you risk damage to the vehicle or the tester.

Information added to provide clarity and helpful tips.

These safety messages cover situations Bosch is aware of. Bosch cannot know, evaluate and advise you as to all of the possible hazards. You must be certain that any conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardize your personal safety.

danGer PrecautIonS

danGer: Whenanengineisoperating,keeptheserviceareaWELLVENTILATEDorattachabuildingexhaustremoval system to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious injury or death.

SaVe thIS Manual: This manual contains important safety procedures concerning the setup, operation, and maintenance of this product. Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual may result in serious injury. If you areunabletounderstandanyofthecontentsofthismanual,bringittotheattentionofyoursupervisor.Donotoperatethis equipment unless you have read and understand the contents of this manual.

General oPeratIon PrecautIonS

When plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet, avoid wet floors to prevent electrical shock. When removing the power cord from an electrical outlet, pull out by the plug to reduce damage to the power cord.

Donotuseanextensioncord;useofanextensioncordcouldresultinriskoffireorelectricshock.

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coMPonentS and featureS

tool layout

Display–

SDCard–Allowsforcomputer-lessupdatingofthetool.

TX/RXLight–Showsthatthetoolissending/receivingdataviatheOBDII.ThisisNOTaprinterport.

USBPort–UsedtoconnecttothePCforupdatingandtoprinttheAuditReport.

DB-15OBD–ConnectionfortheOBDIICable to connect to the vehicle.

–Navigatesonthecurrentscreen

–Takesyoubackonemenu

–Allowsyoutoproceedwith the highlighted function

–Givesyoumoreinformationfor the highlighted item

–Navigatesonthecurrentscreen

–Thiswillpowerthetoolonoroff

– ReturnsyoutotheMainMenu

(NOT a printer port)

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coMPonentS and featureS cont

featureS

• ActivateandDisplayTPMSSensorIDs&PSI

• ConnecttoOBDII&DisplayTPMSTroubleCodes

• RegisterID’sandresetcontrolmodules

• OtherOEMTPMSTesting–theSignalTechIIcan perform TPMS diagnostics and repair on other OEMvehicles

OBDII to DB15 Female Cable, 6ft USB Interface cable, 3ft

USB2.0 A-Male to Mini 5 pin Male

Power Supply Unit

Input 100-240V (50-60Hz)

Output 5V 1.2A

Mini SD Card (Shipped in tool)

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tPMS oPeratIonS

nissan and Infiniti Vehicle testing

alWayS:

qCheckthefortheIndicatorLight A Flashing light means a system fault A Solid Light means low pressureqAdjustthetirepressurepertireplacard

qTesttheLeftFront(LF)sensorfirst

qWorkCLOCKWISEaroundthecar

qConnecttoOBDII

qPrint a report for your records

1.PresstheOn/OffbuttontoturnOnthe Signal Tech II. The tools screen will populate and defaults to the Main Menu.

2. From the Main Menu, highlight tPMS check and press the oK button

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Start

End

3. From the Select Model listing, scroll using the uP or doWn arrow key until the vehicle you are working on is highlighted, press oK.

4. You will now show the Model displayed at the top of the Screen and will be given a choice of years to select. Scroll using the uP or doWnArrowkeys until the year is highlighted and press oK.

use the following steps to diagnose tPMS nissan / Infiniti Vehicles

Signal tech II tPMS registration Method

TheSignalTechIIactivatesallfourSensors,capturestheSensorIDsthenwritestheSensorIDsdirectlytotheControlUnit,unlikeCIIIthatplacesthevehiclein“Learn”modeand“Listens”fortheSensorIDsastheyareactivatedbyJ-45295ValveActivationtool.Thevehicle’santennathenreceivestheSensorIDsandtheyarewrittentotheControlUnit.

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tPMS oPeratIonS cont

5.Thescreenofthetoolwillnowpromptyou“Presstool againstLFtireandpressOKtoactivate”.

a. Hold the Signal Tech II on the Tire, along side of the Wheel, where the Valve Stem is located. (Do not hold on the wheel, as this can effect the performance of the tool)

b. Withthetoolheldata0to15degreeangletothe tire, press and release the oK button to activate the sensor as shown below. You will need to hold the tool steady until the test is completed. The Screenwillshow“SearchforSchr.TPM”and willshowSearchingData.AStatusBarwillcycle across the bottom of the screen.

c. Asyouactivatethesensors,thetoolwilldisplay pressure at each wheel location and auto cycle you to the next on a successful read. The tool will give an audible sequence of beeps.

d. The Tool will Prompt for 3 attempts for a successfulreadbeforedisplayingaNOTPM FOUNDmessage,andindicatingassowith an X as shown below. The tool will also give oneaudiblebeep.ContinuetotheOBD communicationstoconfirmDTCs.Ifasensor isnotcommunicating,acorrespondingDTC should be stored.

e. If the Incorrect TPM sensor type is found by the tool, the Signal Tech II will indicate the situation with a ? at that wheel position as shown. The tool will also give 3 audible beeps to indicate wrong sensor type._Ensure that the correct sensorisinstalled.ContinuetotheOBD communicationstoconfirmDTCs.Ifthe sensor type is incorrect, a corresponding DTCshouldbestored.

Note: If an ‘X’ or ‘?’ appears, the DTCs can still be read but the ID registration will not complete.

7.Onceall4positionsareactivated,thetoolwill scroll to the con obd box.

a. Ifyouhaven’tdonesoalready,connectthe OBDcabletothebaseofthetoolatthe DB15connection.

b. ConnecttheOBDcabletotheportonthevehicle andturntheignitiontotheONposition

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6.Repeatstep5foreachwheelposition,astheSignal Tech II prompts you through each wheel position.

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8.Oncethetoolisconnected,thetoolwilldisplaycoMMS, press oK to continue

a. If you are connected, and the display does not change, disconnect and try again. ThisfeatureisdetectingpowerontheDLCandwillnotchangeuntilthereisa goodconnectionandtheignitionisintheOnposition.

9.ThetoolwillconnecttotheBCM(controlunit),readtheVIN,readsensorIDsandcheck forTPMSDTCs.IfDTCsrelatedtoTPMSarefound,thetoolwilldisplaythem.When DTCsaredisplayed,furtherdiagnosismayberequired.If“LowPress”isdisplayed, this indicated that low tire pressure was detected in the past or is currently detected. This is normal operation of the TPMS system. Tire pressures must be verified and corrected accordingly.

DtCs are shown in the actual wheel position as found by the tool. the tool compensates for tire rotations.

a. IfDTCsorLowPressureisstored,theDTCcolumnwilltogglebetweenthecode, code status, and ignition count of the code (when available). The status will be PastorCurrent.Seeexamplebelow.

Write IDs or Clear DTCs

IDCompared ToBCM

PositionComparedTOBCM

DTCifany

Stored Files

Press toWriteIDs orClearDTCs

Wheel position according to the tool

dtc Screen:

toggle

Ignition count not available on all models

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10.IfnoDTCispresentortherepairhasbeen completed, press oKtoregisterIDsand clearDTC’s

11.OncethetoolhascompletedtheRead/Write process,thetoolwilldisplayIDsProgrammed. Press oKtoprinttheAuditReport.


b. ThetoolcomparestheTPMSsensorsIDsfoundin thewheeltotheIDsstoredinthecontrolunit.The tool displays this information for improved diagnostics. See examples below.

c. ThetoolmayalsodisplayDTCsnotrelatedto a specific sensor location. See example below.

na - NotapplicablebecauseNoIDfound

oK - Wheel and sensor are in original position

neW - NewIDfoundcomparedtocontrol unit. This will occur after part replacement

rt - Wheel has been rotated

low Press - LowPressureintheLeftReartire(asshown)

3 - Number of stored audit reports for this VIN. This indicates previous diagnosis or repairs

? - Wrong Sensor Type Found by the Tool

Write IDs or Clear DTCs

DTCnotrelatedtoaspecificsensor

IDs Programmed & DTCsCleared Successfully!

File Saved as: .htm Printreport for records

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PrIntInG the audIt rePort

1.ToprinttheAuditReport

a. ConnecttheUSBcabletothePC

b. With the tool still on, connect the USB cable to the Signal Tech II

c. Open“MyComputer”andlocatetheSignalTechII at“RemovableDisk(x:)”

f. Locatethehtmlfile.

g. Doubleclicktoopenthehtmlfile.

h. Completetheformandprint.

Note: At any point an audit report can be generated during the tPMS Check process.

PrIntInG

1.Toprintthereportclickthe“print”buttonon your browser.

d. The current vehicle report will be under “RemovableDiskx:”withthenameCURR_REP

e.Clickonthereportsfoldertoviewsave reports by VIN number.

Note: If the VIN could not be read by the tool, the report will be stored as the CURR_REP temporarily or in the No_VIN folder permanently

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underStandInG the audIt rePort

1. The audit report is meant to record all of the necessary information required to determine if maintenance is required or further diagnosis and repair is needed. It also records the print date and VIN when possible. If a warranty repair is necessary, the report should be kept on file.

CoMMeNtS: It is clear from the above Audit Report that the Left Rear tire was Rotated to the Right Front and the Right Front Tire was Rotated to the Left Rear position.

2.Ifpartreplacementisrequired,thesuspectsensorcanbematchedtotheauditreport.ThesensorIDisdisplayed intwoformatsontheauditfile,HexandDec.ThesensorIDisprintedonthesensoritself.TheIDformatdepends on the sensor manufacturer. Examples are shown below.

Wheel Tool ID Hex Tool ID Dec DTCs*Left Front 00345D37 3431735 C1704 - LF Low Pressure

Right Front 00345CFC 3431676 None

Right Rear 003486BB 3442363 C1706 - RR Low Pressure

Left Rear 00B8FF82 02176109C1705 - RF Low Pressure

C1709 - RF No Data

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IntellIGent Key teStInG

Use the following steps to check the Key Test function on Nissan / Infiniti Vehicles (for vehicles equipped)

1.PresstheOn/OffbuttontoturnOntheSignalTechII. The tools screen will populate and defaults to the Main Menu.

2.FromtheMainMenu,scrolltoKEYTEST.Oncehighlighted,pressOK

Key fob

Holding the Key Fob to the front of the tool, press the Lock,Unlock,andanyotherbuttonslocatedontheFob.TheRelativeSignalStrengthwillappearontheSignal Tech II as a bar graph. Verify that all buttons are transmitting.ComparetheKeyFobtootherknowngoodKeyFobs.RefertotheappropriateESMforadditional diagnostics.

Inside Intelligent Key antenna

center console antenna

HoldingtheSignalTechIIneartheCenterConsole,RepeatedlypressortaptheIgnitionPushButtonSwitch.TheRelativeSignalStrengthwillappearontheSignalTechIIasabargraph.RefertotheappropriateESM for additional diagnostics.

outside Key antenna

Holdthetoolatthedoorhandle,presstheRequestSwitchlocatedonthedoorhandle.RepeatedlyPresstheRequestSwitchtoverifythatthevehicleistransmitting.TheRelativeSignalStrengthwillappearontheSignalTechIIasabargraph.PleaseRefertothe appropriate ESM to identify and test additional OutsideKeyAntennalocationsforthespecificapplication.

obtaInInG Key Id

1.ConnectOBDIIcabletovehiclesdiagnosticportand select KEY TEST.

2. When an Intelligent key is successfully recognized by the vehicle a box will fill in noting the sequence it was discovered.

Num.

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tPMS oPeratIonS

other oeM Vehicle testing

UsethefollowingstepstoDiagnoseOtherVehicles

1.PresstheOn/OffbuttontoturnOntheSignalTechII. The tools screen will populate and defaults to the Main Menu.

2. From the Main Menu, highlight other brands and press the oK button

3. From the Select Model listing, scroll using the uP or doWn arrow key until the vehicle you are working on is highlighted, press oK

4. You will now show the Model displayed at the top of the Screen and will be given a choice of years to select. Scroll using the uP or doWnArrowkeys until the year is highlighted and press oK

5.Thescreenofthetoolwillnowpromptyou“Press toolagainstLFtireandpressoKtoactivate”.

a. Hold the Signal Tech II on the Tire, against the Wheel, where the Valve Stem is located.

b. Withthetoolheldata0to15degreeangletothe tire, press and release the oK button to activate the sensor as shown below. You will need to hold the tool steady until the test is completed. The Screenwillshow“Search forSchr.TPM”andwill showSearchingData.A Status Bar will cycle across the bottom of the screen.

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c. Asyouactivatethesensors,thetoolwilldisplay pressure at each wheel location and auto cycle you to the next on a successful read.

d. The Tool will Prompt for 3 attempts for a successfulreadbeforedisplayingaNOTPM FOUNDmessage,andindicatingassowith an X as shown below. The tool will also give oneaudiblebeep.ContinuetotheOBD communicationstoconfirmDTCs.Ifasensor isnotcommunicating,acorrespondingDTC should be stored.

e. If the Incorrect TPM sensor type is found by the tool, the Signal Tech II will indicate the situation with a ? at that wheel position as shown. The tool will also give 3 audible beeps to indicate wrong sensor type._Ensure that the correct sensorisinstalled.ContinuetotheOBD communicationstoconfirmDTCs.Ifthe sensor type is incorrect, a corresponding DTCshouldbestored.

6.Repeatstep5foreachwheelposition,astheSignal Tech II prompts you thru each wheel position.

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7.Onceall4positionsareactivated,thetoolwillscroll totheCONOBDbox.

Note: This feature only available on vehicles that the tool supports.

a. Ifyouhaven’tdonesoalready,connectthe OBDcabletothebaseofthetoolatthe DB15connection.

b. ConnecttheOBDcabletotheportonthevehicle andturntheignitiontotheONposition

8.Oncethetoolisconnected,thetoolwilldisplay COMMS,pressOKtocontinue

a. If you are connected, and the display does not change, disconnect and try again. This feature is detectingpowerontheDLCandwillnotchange until there is a good connection and the ignition isintheOnposition.

Signal Tech II

TPM Sensor

9.OnceintheCOMMSMenu,youcanselectWriteIDS tovehicleorReadIDSfromVehicle.

OncethetoolhascompletedtheCOMMSprocess, thetoolwilldisplayIDSProgrammed.

Note: at any point an audit report can be generated during this process.

enGIne dtc checK

The SignalTech II can be used to check for generic OBDIIDTCcodes.

1.ConnecttheDLCcabletothevehicle.

2.Fromthemainmenuselect“EngineDTCCheck”.

3.DTCcodewillbedisplayed.

Engine DTC CheckGeneric DTC List:P0102

to go back

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trouble ShootInG and Screen MeSSaGeS

Duringoperation,oneormorescreenmessagesmayappear.Usethefollowingtabletodeterminepossiblecausesandsolutions for screen messages.

Message Possible cause(s) Possible Solution(s)

Tried 3X to read, no TPM found.

• SignalTechIIisnotproperlypositionedagainst thetire/wheelassembly.

• TPMsensorcouldbedefective.

• IncorrectTPMsensor.

• Possiblewirelessinterference.

• RefertotheappropriateESMfor furtherdiagnosis.

• Verifythatnootherwirelessdevicesare neartheST-IIwhenactivatingthesensor.

• ReviewPage5ofthisUserGuideforthe propertoolpositioningandplacement.

WrongSensorType

• Incorrectsensortypefoundbythetool. • Ensurecorrectsensorisinstalled.

No CON OBd Box.

• Vehiclecommunicationsarenotsupported bytheSignalTechIIorthespecificvehicle application.

• RefertotheappropriateESMfor furtherdiagnosis.

•CheckforST-IIsoftwareupdates.

ST-IIshutsdownwhenbeingused.

• BatteryPowerisLow.

• DefectiveBattery

• UsePowerSupplytofullychargethebattery.

• ContactTECHMATEtechnicalsupport.

• VerifyconnectiontoOBDport.

• PossiblehardwareproblemwithOBD connectoronvehicle.

• PossibleproblemwithST-IIOBDcable.

• RefertotheappropriateESMforfurther diagnosisofthevehicle’sOBDconnector.

•Verifythatignitionissetto“ON”.

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Message Possible cause(s) Possible Solution(s)

• IncorrectMake/ModelandModelYear SelectedontheST-II.

• GobacktoST-IImainmenuandre-initiate theentireprocessoveragainbystartingwiththecorrectvehicleselection.

• VerifythatIgnitionissetto‘ON’.

• EnduserdidnotReadthedatafrom 4TPMsensors.

• GobacktoST-IImainmenuandre-initiate theentireprocessoveragainbystartingwiththecorrectvehicleselection.

• Enduserhasattemptedtoreadthesame TPMsensortwotimesinarow.

• GobacktoST-IImainmenuandRe-Initiate theentireprocessoveragainbystarting withthecorrectVehicleSelection.

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updating with aSISt

The tool will require software updates to ensure compatibility with new models. New feature and improvements will alsobemadeperiodically.ThesoftwarewillbeavailablethroughASISTthatisinstalledonaConsultIIIorConsultIII+.ThebasicstepsofupdatingareconnectingthetoolviaUSB,downloadingthesoftwareandinstallingthesoftware.Anautomated update guide will lead you through the process.

With the new ASISTtoollayout:Click1.“SpecialtyTools”then2.“SignalTechII”

With the classic ASISTlayout:Click1.“InfoToolBox”then2.“SignalTechII”

Anautomatedupdateguidewillnowlaunch.

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SPecIfIcatIonS

dimensions (when in protective boot): 6.90x3.65x1.70inches

Weight (When in protective boot): 16 ounces

display:2.8inchbacklitLCD

Keyboard: 7 key membrane with tactile feedback.

Interfaces:USBandOBDII

obdII cable:Detachable72incheslongterminatedattoolendwith15wayfemaleDconnector.

battery:Rechargeable3.7VL-ion2200mAhwhenfullycharged

battery charger:

tool operatiing range:32to122F(0to50C)

tool Storage range:-4to158F(-20to70C)

tool operating humidity range:0-85%

rePlaceMent PartS

Toorder,contactTECH-MATEat1-800-662-2001.

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J-50190-2 ADAPTOR–POWERSUPPLY

J-50190-3 CABLE–OBDCOMMUNICATION

J-50190-4 QUICKSTARTGUIDE

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Warranty

THISWARRANTYISEXPRESSLYLIMITEDTOORIGINALRETAILBUYERSOFBOSCH ELECTRONICDIAGNOSTICTOOLS(“UNITS”).

Bosch Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months) from date of delivery. The USB cable, PowerSupplyAdapterandOBDcablearewarrantedfor90days.ThiswarrantydoesnotcoveranyUnitthathasbeenabused,altered,used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use. The sole and exclusive remedy for any Unit found to be defective is repair or replacement, at the option of Bosch. In no event shall Bosch be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including lost profit) whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory. The existence of a defect shall be determined by Bosch in accordance with procedures established by Bosch. No one is authorized to make any statement or representation altering the terms of this warranty.

THEABOVEWARRANTYISINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGANYWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.

Unit software is proprietary, confidential information protected under copyright law. Users have no right in or title to Unit software other than a limited right of use revocable by Bosch. Unit software may not be transferred or disclosed without the written consent of Bosch. Unit software may not be copied except in ordinary backup procedures.

ForquestionsregardingReplacementParts,NewOrdersorTechnicalSupport,contactTECH-MATECustomer Serviceat800-662-2001.

coPyrIGht

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Bosch.

dISclaIMer

Allinformation,illustrations,andspecificationscontainedinthistechnicalinstructionmanualarebasedonthelatestinformationavailable at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Further, Bosch shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages (including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

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