Activating the actuator

First select a vehicle before you can activate an actuator.

For more information about the vehicle selection read the sections and CSM vehicle selection.

DANGER

danger

Rotating/moving parts (electric fan, brake calliper piston, etc.)

Serious injuries of fingers and component damages

Remove the following things from the danger zone before actuating actuators:

- Limbs

- Persons

- Device parts

- Cables

CAUTION

caution

Rolling of vehicle

Risk of injury or material damages

Proceed as follows before startup:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. No gear is engaged.

3. Regard the window with information and instructions.

NOTICE

notice

Danger of short circuit and voltage peaks when connecting the OBD plug

Danger of destruction of automotive electronics

Only connect the the OBD plug to the vehicle when the ignition is switched off. Then switch on the ignition again so that the VCI has power supply.

Proceed as follows to activate the actuator:

  1. Plug in the OBD plug in the vehicle's diagnostic connector.
  2. Select the function >Actuators< under > Diagnostics > Actuators or directly using the drop-down menu on the left.
  3. Select the requested assembly.
  4. Select the requested system.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen and start the procedure with >Start<.
  6. Regard the window with information and instructions.
  7. Communication to vehicle is being established.
  1. By switching on or switching off single actuators you can do tests on the vehicle.