Mazda Training manual — part 43

Using IDS

Curriculum Training

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Set Up

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Set Dealer Information

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This option allows the user to set the dealer information. This is essential for
accurate reporting of problems to the M-MDS hotline.

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Network Options

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This option allows changes of the IDS internet connection options.

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Public Internet ID/Password Configuration

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If your local internet connection requires input of user ID and password, you must
store the information here.

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Update Software

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This option allows the IDS software to be updated from various sources when
necessary:

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Application Software, Calibration Software, Software Patch and Calibration Update
requires CD or DVD,

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Manual Calibration Update uses the internet connection for updates.
(If Manual Calibration Update is not successful re-activate your internet connection
using the network options. After a couple of minutes a pop-up window appears to
confirm successful connectivity.)

System

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Run System Diagnostics

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This option allows the user to run a self-test on the IDS system. The self-test should
only be carried out when recommended by the system itself or by the M-MDS
hotline.

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Information

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View Release Note

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This option allows the user to check notes on the latest software. Each diagnostic
application DVD is accompanied by a software release note, which gives a brief
description of the content of the software release as well as an overview of content
changes, additions to vehicle coverage and software corrections.

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View Connectivity Activation Guide

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This guide shows hints and tips for the activation of the internet connection.

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View Tech Tips

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This option allows the user to view the IDS Tech Tips (only available in English).

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View Troubleshooting Guide

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This option allows the user to view the IDS Troubleshooting Guide (only available in
English).

System Mode

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Mode of Operation

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This option allows selection of normal, hotline or training mode. The training mode
enables the user to conduct simulated diagnostics without connection to a vehicle. In
addition, the different icons will be explained.

NOTE: If anything else than normal mode is selected, IDS cannot operate as a regular

diagnostic tool.

Using IDS

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Miscellaneous

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Update/Special Function

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This function allows access to special functions, when a certain code is entered (only
for the manufacturer). The update feature is only used when instructed to do so by
the M-MDS hotline. It is not used in the updating of the IDS software.

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Backup/Restore Settings

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This option allows the user to back-up the IDS settings and to restore them if
necessary.

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VDR Information/Update

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This option allows the user to access the VDR (Vehicle Data Recorder) functions
(not applicable for Mazda dealers).

Vehicle Selection

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The vehicle selection menu allows the user to select the vehicle to be tested or
diagnostic checks which have been completed previously. It consists of the following
sub-menus (bottom tab row):

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“Vehicle Identification”

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“Log Viewer”

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“End Session”

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Vehicle Identification

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Many of the tools available on IDS are vehicle specific and rely on the proper
identification of the vehicle being tested. Items such as year, model, engine and
transmission type are retrieved either during or as a result of vehicle identification and
can all play a role in the selection of data based values and other vehicle-specific test
information.

NOTE: Because of this dependency, failure to correctly identify a vehicle before testing may

result in misdiagnosis or the inability to perform a specific test.

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The sub-menu “Vehicle Identification” contains a number of options for starting a
diagnosis or displays information about the vehicle currently identified. When the IDS is
switched on and the initialization procedure is completed, the vehicle identification menu
appears. The individual items are described in detail in the following pages.

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