User manual for "MiX Hours of Service"

MiX ELD
Driver Guide

This guide must accompany any MiX Telematics Electronic Logging Device (ELD) as required by
U.S.DOT/FMCSA Regulation 395.15, (g) (1) (2).

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LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER
The legislation and rules concerning the installation and operation of GPS driver aids, which includes the MiX
Hours of Service Electronic Logging Device (MiX ELD), vary between states. You are required to familiarize
yourself with the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the vehicle will be operated prior to installing and using the
MiX ELD.
Applicable laws and regulations place the responsibility on the motor carrier to have electronic logging devices
correctly installed. The MiX ELD therefore needs to be installed in a manner that complies with the law and
will not cause accidents, property damage, personal injury or death. The owner of the MiX ELD and the vehicle
are responsible for observing safe driving practices. The MiX ELD should be used strictly in compliance with
this driver guide.
MIX TELEMATICS DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND
ALL LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND HOWSOEVER ARISING AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH OR RELATED
TO IMPROPER OR UNLAWFUL USE OF THIS USER MANUAL OR THE MIX ELD.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MIX TELEMATICS MAKES NO AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES (EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
THEY MAY NOT LAWFULLY BE DISCLAIMED), INCLUDING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS LEGAL NOTICE IS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN SUBSTITUTION
FOR, THE WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CLAUSE CONTAINED IN MIX
TELEMATICS STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The material in this driver guide is for informational purposes only. The driver guide and the MiX ELD are
made available on an as is basis. As MiX Telematics is continuously improving and developing its products,
MiX Telematics may make changes to the MiX ELD at any time, without prior notice, which may not be
reflected in this driver guide. Please contact your nearest MiX Telematics regional sales office if you require
any further assistance.
Copyright  2017 MiX Telematics International (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this driver guide may
be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written permission
of MiX Telematics International (Pty) Ltd.
MiX Telematics is a trademark of MiX Telematics Limited. All rights reserved.
Description: DRIVER GUIDE, MIX TELEMATICS INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD.

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Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
HOS Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
ELD Power Up ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Log in ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Indicators on the home screen ......................................................................................................................... 12
Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Setting the Audio Volume ................................................................................................................................. 12
Setting the Display Brightness .......................................................................................................................... 13
Accessing the Hours of Service screen ....................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Active Driver ................................................................................................................................... 14
Changing Drivers .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Changing Duty Status ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Exempt Drivers ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Timeclock on the ELD and the Kiosk ................................................................................................................ 22
Special Driving Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 23
7.6.1
Authorized Personal Use of CMV ......................................................................................................... 23
7.6.2
Changing status to Yard Moves ........................................................................................................... 26
Forgot to set status to Off Duty at end of shift .................................................................................................. 28
Basic Hours of Service functionality...................................

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