Innova 5610: Battery Initialization

The following paragraphs provide procedures for performing battery reset OBD service on BMW, Ford, Volvo, and Audi/Volkswagen models.

To Perform Battery Reset OBD Service (BMW/Ford/Volvo):


1. Press the M button to access the Menu

  • Press the M button.

2. Select Service Reset, then press ENTER ↵

  • The Main Menu displays.
  • Select Service Reset, then press ENTER ↵.

3. Select Battery Initialization, then press ENTER ↵

  • The Service Reset menu displays.
  • Select Battery Initialization, then press ENTER ↵.
  • Next, select BdyCM - Body Control Module, then press ENTER ↵.
  • A One moment please… message displays.
  • Press the Back button to return to previous screen.

NOTE: Many modern vehicles use the Body Control Module (BCM)—or a dedicated submodule attached to it, like a Battery Monitoring System (BMS) or Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)—to handle battery initialization, registration, and coding

4. Select the Battery Reset Service option, then press ENTER ↵

  • Select Reset Battery Monitoring System.
  • An instructional message displays.

NOTE: In this demonstration, Battery Initialization is being performed on a 2018 Ford Explorer.

5. Follow the instructions provided

  • Follow instructions on screen to complete the reset.
  • Press the UP ▲ & DOWN ▼ buttons to navigate through the instructions.
  • Press Back to return to the previous screen or Continue to proceed.

6. Reset Complete displays if successful

  • A One moment please… message displays while battery reset is in process.
  • Choose Exit to return to the Main Menu.
  • If the battery reset process is not successful, a Reset Fail message displays. Choose Back to return to the Battery Reset Menu.

To Perform Battery Reset OBD Service (Audi/Volkswagen):


1. While linked to a vehicle, press M


  • The Main Menu displays.

2. Select Service Reset, then press ENTER ↵


  • The Service Reset menu displays.

3. Select Battery Initialization, then press ENTER ↵


  • The Battery Reset Menu displays

4. Select the Battery Reset OBD Service option, then press ENTER ↵


  • An informational screen displays.

5. Choose Next to continue


  • A series of instructional screens display, directing you to enter reference information for the battery (part number, manufacturer, serial number).

6. Enter the necessary information


  • A confirmation screen displays.
  • The screen displays the previously entered Battery part number, Battery manufacturer and Battery serial number.

7. Select the desired option


  • To proceed with coding, select Carry out coding and press ENTER ↵. Proceed to step 8.
  • To re-enter battery reference information, select Repeat input and press ENTER ↵. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
  • To cancel the battery reset process, select Cancel and press ENTER ↵to return to the Battery Reset Menu.
  • If battery coding was successful, a confirmation screen displays. Choose Back to return to the Battery Reset Menu.
  • If battery coding was not successful, an advisory screen displays. Choose Exit to return to the Main Menu.
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