1. Works on all 1996 and newer cars & light trucks that are OBD II compliant (including the VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000 and CAN-BUS protocols). 2. Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 3. DTCs definition displayed on the LCD screen, no need to cross-reference with code book. 4. Reading Live Data. 5. Reading Freeze Frame Data. 6. Testing I/M Reading Status. 7. Reading Vehicle Info –VIN (most vehicles built 2000 & up). 8. Rescanning Data. 9. Software Update via Internet (New Function!)