Superchips Chips Installation Instructions
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1. READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL SAFETY WARNING amp CAUTION Throughout this User Guide hereafter noted as User Manual or Manual you will see important messages regarding your safety or the protection of your vehicle These messages are designated by the words WARNING or CAU TION A WARNING indicates a condition that may cause serious injury or death to you your passengers or others nearby Pay careful attention to these Warning messages and always comply with them They could save a life CAUTION indicates a condition that could cause damage to your vehicle It is important to install and operate your Superchips product in confor mance with instructions in this Manual Caution alerts you to particularly important things that will keep your vehicle operating properly The Superchips product you have bought is a high performance product As such it does present some risks of which you should be fully aware Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following safety infor mation and the Owner Agreement NOTE After the device has been installed the screen and logo will appear followed by a warning and compliance directive To indicate you accept and acknowledge the warning and compliance press the ENTER or YES button 1 Do not exceed legal speed limits on public roadways Use any enhanced speed capabilities of this product only in closed circuit legally sanctioned racing envir2. 3 When the Analog Gauge screen displays you will have the option to choose from 10 different screen backgrounds Scroll through options using the up down arrows and then touch the screen to select You also have the ability to create custom screen backgrounds using our Mystyle software Refer to the MyStyle section of this manual for more information MYSTYLE SOFTWARE CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS Create and add your own custom background using the unique MyStyle Software downloadable from the Superchips website The MyStyle software not only customizes the look of your TrailDash but it also gives you a powerful tool allowing you to manage and modify your EAS devices For more information on what EAS devices are available refer to the Superchips Website 4 LR E a iM T m a i a iy P J F T Iu FE rs x K SUE Device ID 1 G5V5 Lk cc 1_GSYS_34 _ Sensor a NE ey gee Name Gauge Name MARINITA fame Long Marne Cabin Temperature F kbo ee osc Mapping p Mapping Pullup Type Pullup Type Alert Alert Change Inputs MOUNTING SOLUTIONS Superchips offers custom mounting options for TrailDash owners that are looking to add a factory finish look to their Jeep The pods are durable made from high quality plastic and manufactured for a perfect fit and finish They can be painted to match vehicle inte rior color if needed and are easy to in
3. alert That means that any other PID that is turned on will remain turned on SOUND Deals with individual PID alert sounds only SET POINT User defined PID Value SOUND DURATION You can adjust the duration of the alert sound by using this menu option Simply press the up down arrow until you have the desired sound length in seconds Screen Layout fo The screen Layout menu allows you to choose from five different screen layout options for the Main Screen Layout The Analog Gauge Screen OPTIONS CONTD is set as the default Once you ve selected the gauge screen you want to use you can customize which parameters are displayed on each available gauge BACKLIGHT AUTODIM TrailDash device comes equipped with an ambient light sensor As it get s darker outside the device will automatically dim the screen for easier viewing The Auto Dim feature allows you to set how far it will dim the screen A 196 setting will provide the same brightness during the day as the 9996 setting but will remain bright with little to no change at night NOTE It s best to make this adjust ment at night so you can verify the screen brightness is correct You ll need to return to the main display screen after setting the Autodim percent in order to see the changes The TrailDash has a built in time out feature The purpose of this time out is to prevent the unit from stay ing powered up for excess amounts of time If
4. file 3 Once the device has saved the stock calibration it will prompt you to connect the device to Fusion 4 Fusion will ask you if you want to upload your vehicle s stock files to our server Choosing Yes will upload the files to the server and alert the development team This will help the development team at Superchips provide support for your vehicle s calibration as quickly as possible NON STOCK CONDITION During programming the device will read the stock file on your vehicle and compare it to a cor responding stock file that has been verified by Superchips If there is a mismatch the device will alert you and display this message Non stock condition detected This ts most likely because your vehicle has been programmed with a competitive product It is recommended that you return your vehicle to a stock condition with the product that changed it Alter natively you can plug your device into your computer and it will load the necessary files onto your device to return your vehicle to stock If you don t have the competitive product that programmed your truck 1 Connect the TrailDash Monitor to Fusion via USB connector where you ll be prompted to download the correct stock files 2 Once downloaded simply connect the device to your vehicle via OBDII and the device will program the verified stock files to your vehicle Tip Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your PCM
5. kit Refer to the Quick install Guide for proper installation and windshield mounting YN THR SN m GETTING STARTED NOTE The first time you connect your TrailDash to your vehicle it will take up to two minutes for the device to boot up This time will be dramatically reduced once your vehicle s settings have been saved to the device for future use Ra ues JP After you have followed the Quick l 4 Install Guide and have plugged in your ae om i mame device this default screen will appear 15 It provides you with both analog and digital gauges allowing you to view multiple vehicle parameters This screen may be customized OFF ROAD FEATURE SCREENS NON RUBICON J bod _ Depending on your vehicle model one re wis PEINE of two Off Road feature screens will be available Each screen is equipped IEEE with digital style gauges as well as ana MAF gis log Pitch and Roll gauges For Rubicon E IM models only 3 additional features parva have been added N 9 1 TPMS Disables communication 2 SWAY This will disable the light TEE I i from displaying on your dash 3200 As a NI 3 LOCK Locks and unlocks Front or Cee Rear Differentials Baro PSI 26 zu i UA TN NOTE The LOCK feature will be auto anc 2 matically disabled after you exceed 180 ic m zm i tC TPM SA 30 MPH for safety ly The Stand Alone Features are vehicle specific Your scre
6. produce horsepow er such as performance enhancement chips modified intake manifolds or aftermarket exhaust systems regardless of product brand You have strong legal protection as a consumer in regard to your vehicle s warranty However Superchips strongly recommends you always disconnect and remove your module programmer and monitor when you take your ve hicle to a dealer for warranty work In addition leaving the product connect ed may affect dealer diagnostic analysis and scan tool functions Superchips makes every effort to produce product that can be easily removed NOTE Even if you disconnect your unit your dealer can detect the use of any programmer even if the unit has been removed SERVICE CENTER AND COMPATIBILITY CAUTION Return your vehicle to stock before taking it to a service center All Superchips modules and programmers are built to operate with OEM calibrations If you take your vehicle to a service center they may by your request or otherwise update your vehicle s calibrations If this happens and your vehicle has not been returned to stock your device will no longer be capable of programming your vehicle Therefore it is important that you return your vehicle to stock before taking it in for service Superchips up dates its active products i e those currently being manufactured to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations However this process can take some time as Superchips is not always made
7. that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program in re mote locations in case of failure Vehicle manufacturers do not recommend programming in extreme temperature Please see your vehicle service manual to ensure that programming is being done in accordance to the original equipment manufacturers specifications Tip Keep in mind that the TrailDash is a high performance product and that not all vehicles deliver the exact same power output when programmed It is recommended that you select a program that will best fit your needs Whether towing or traveling long distances choose your power level wisely and keep in mind the condition and tolerances of your vehicle when select ing a suitable power level Tip f any problems persist contact Superchips Technical Support Please have the product Serial Number and Vehicle Information prior to calling Technical Support This will help ensure quick and accurate support Tip When taking your vehicle to the dealership to get work done it is always a good idea to program the vehicle to stock before taking it in for service In many cases the dealership has new updates for the vehicle and consequently will update the vehicles computer If your vehicle is programmed to a power level the dealership update will over write the programming and lock the device a eee OLNE Wo Display beeps E two seconds long The unit is too hot C being in the Once E device cools
8. TE Changes will take effect as soon as the vehicle is started and placed into Reverse or Drive To access the Main Menu Press the Main Menu Icon on any of the 3 Gauge screens The following screen will appear View Camera Options Help Main Menu NOTE The following will only show under certain circumstances 1 View Camera will only show if a camera is plugged into the video jack located on the back side of the Trail Dash device 2 Show Alerts will only show if an alert is active 3 Show Maintenance Due will only show if your Maintenance Manager is turned on and a main tenance item is due NOTE It is important to unplug all power consuming devices plugged into the cigarette lighter CAUTION While programming please do not leave the vehicle un attended At the end of each read or program session the engine fans may cycle ON and drain the battery It is important to be pres ent in order to follow the on screen instructions to prevent this from occurring The TrailDash device comes equipped with power levels that can be programmed into your vehicle s Powertrain Control Module PCM Programming is done while the vehicle is parked and away from traffic or where the vehicle won t impede access or exit Program ming will take several minutes and the vehicle can not be started dur ing this process PROGRAMMING SETUP 1 Enter the Main Menu and choose the Programmi
9. UARTER MILE TEST 1 Select the Quarter Mile menu item and the same screen will ap pear 2 After bringing the vehicle to a stop follow the directions noted on the screen NOTE This test will prompt you with a drag strip style light tree If you watch the circles on the left they will light up yellow then green If you go before green ap pears then a red light will light up in the bottom showing that you started too early If you don t start early then you will see a green light remain in the bottom circle When you ve finished the run the device will display the ending mph the distance traveled in ft and the elapsed time it took to reach 1 4 mile In addition it will graph your MPH vs Speed so you can better analyze the run DIAGNOSTICS CONTD Records contain certain parameters for later review The Mileage Coach feature provides useful tips and tools that help you learn ways to improve your fuel mileage There are 3 PID options that directly relate to the Mileage Coach feature They are 1 Mileage Average This PID dis plays the calculated average MPG or L 100km and is updated continu ously while driving NOTE The average is calculated only when the PID is being dis played on the main Gauge Screen This value will typically change more during start stop driving and less on the highway 2 Mileage Instantaneous This PID shows a conscientious driver how to vary the pressure on the gas ped
10. al to save fuel every second The value is displayed in either MPG or L 100km 3 Mileage Coach This PID takes the Average and Instantaneous values mentioned above and cre ates a visual tool to help maximize your fuel economy This PID is best viewed using one of the Analog Gauge locations Figure 12A shows an example of an Analog Gauge being used EXCELLENT GAUGE COLOR 4 n MCoach 15 14 GOOD GREEN nn 4 POOR RED Looking at Figure above you will notice the level indicator has been separated into 3 colors The Green color in the middle indicates that your driving habits are produc ing good fuel economy The Red indicates that your driving habits are not producing the best fuel economy and that there is room to improve The upper Gauge Color depends on the color you chose in the PID properties indicates that your driving habits have been maximized and you are getting the most out of your fuel DISPLAYING MILEAGE COACH 1 From the MAIN GAUGE screen choose which gauge location you would like to view your Mileage PID 2 Choose the SELECT NEW PID op tion and select one of the Mileage Coach PIDs MILEAGE COACH SETUP 1 Enter the MAIN MENU select DIAGNOSTICS then select MILEAGE COACH The following screen will be displayed i i y dl U i Mileage Coach Clear Fuel Ave 0 00 Last Fuel Econo 0 00 Fuel Price 0 00 Mileage Coach Displa Mil
11. aware of calibration changes made by the OEM In the case of discontinued products Superchips cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a deal ership and you are given by your request or otherwise a new calibration CAUTION If you have used another tuner programmer on your vehicle you will need to program the vehicle back to stock and remove the device before using the Superchips TrailDash Failure to return to stock may re sult in PCM failure or engine damage Programming your vehicle may ex pose existing defects in the vehicle s PCM that could disable your vehicle It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of vehicle failure PRODUCT REGISTRATION BENEFITS OF PRODUCT REGISTRATION Your Safety Registering your product allows us to know exactly which product you have and provide important product updates to you that improve the quality and or safety of the product Enhanced Features All Superchips products are easily updated via the internet We are constantly adding new features and improvements to our product that we know you will want to enjoy Confirmation of Ownership Provides a record in case of product loss theft or required warranty work If you Call us for support our team will already have much of the information they need to help you Improved Product Development Helps us better understand you our customers and design products that m
12. dometer is entered and displayed choose the Mainte nance Items option Alert Status Box Maintenance Items Change Air Filter Change Axle Fluid Change Engine Oll NOTE Other Maintenance Items not listed in the figure above Change Spark Plugs Change Trans Fluid Chk Trans Case Fid Lvl Inspect Brake Pads Lube Front Drive Shaft Lube Tie Rod Ends Rotate Tires 8 Choose the item you would like to maintain For demonstration purposes we will choose Change Engine Oil The following steps may also be applied to all other items MAINTENANCE MANAGER CONT D NOTE Once a Maintenance Item is 3 The Exit Menu option will turned on the Alert Status Box to bring you back to the main the left of the item will light up If gauge screen it is green the item is not yet due for service lf it is yellow the item ALERT THRESHOLD is about to be due and within the The Alert Threshold value al specified Alert Threshold If it is red the item is due for service If lows you to set how many miles it remains black the item is not ahead of time you want your turned on This all depends onthe Maintenance Manger to alert following settings you that an item is due MAINTENANCE SETUP 1 First you need to setup the in terval value In the figure below we entered 3 000 This means that we want the oil changed every 3 000 miles Engine Oil Alert On Service Performed terval 3000 e
13. down the beep direct sunlight screen will turn itself on No display when the key is in on The unit will not wake up with the Touch the screen or start the position key in the on position until the vehicle if this does not turn the screen is touched screen on then you will need to call technical support Select Return to stock from the programming menu Then Program back to stock Now try to start the vehicle again If the problem con tinues contact technical support Vehicle does not start after programming The calibration may have not writ ten correctly Fusion drivers will not install correctly The drivers were not successfully installed by the automatic installer Manually install the drivers techni cal support can provide you with instruction on how to do this Camera picture is frozen Bad connections Cycle the key off and on Double check your fuse and connectors Error 16 Error 16 when programming programming Try to program the level again Display beeps quickly Possible device malfunction Update the device using the fusion software Unit will not power up Programming errors 1 Your device gets stuck on the Uploading Boatloader screen 2 An error is displayed ERROR We could no upload the bootloader to the vehicle 3 If you are constantly asked to make sure your key is on 4 Error displayed after your device shows blank gauges and says that it is loading The error
14. e level number will ap pear on the Main Gauge Screen in the level indicator box CUSTOM OPTIONS ENGINE Various custom options are avail able based on your vehicle year and model The following information explains what you are changing and how Please use caution when using these options Speed Limiter This feature allows the user to increase the vehicle speed limiter that is set from the factory Typi cally this is set to a stock setting of 100 Mph NOTE If your device has the ability to remove adjust your vehicle s factory speed limiter It is your responsibility to ensure your tires and other vehicle components are rated accordingly WARNING If you drive on public roads after removal or ad justment of the speed limiter you must still obey all driving laws Rev Limiter This feature allows you to increase the engine RPM limiter that is in stalled from the factory The value can be increased from 5700 RPM to 6300 RPM depending on the vehicle Pedal Response Allows you to change the accelera tor pedal sensitivity This is espe cially useful in standard transmis sion vehicles while off roading Three Selections are available for this option 1 Superchips Aggressive 2 User A hybrid between the stock and superchips setting 3 Stock Standard Pedal Response in a Wrangler vehicle MDS Disable This feature allows you to disable the Mult Displacement System inside a V8 engine By tu
15. eage Driving Tips 2 Become familiar with each option within the Mileage Coach feature set and adjust values accordingly Refer to the follow explanations CLEAR FUEL AVERAGE Use this option to clear the calculat ed average displayed in the Mileage Average PID LAST FUEL ECONOMY This option allows you to enter your actual Fuel Economy Value This value is important and should be calculated and entered regularly This can be manually calculated by dividing the distance travelled by how much fuel you have used Distance Fuel Fuel Economy Some vehicles have their own Fuel Economy average that is displayed in cab and may be used instead of a manual calculation TRIP ODOMETER This value is used to calculate the Trip Cost and Fuel Average FUEL PRICE In order to calculate your Mileage and Trip Costs the price of fuel pur chased must first be entered For example Fuel purchased at 3 58 Gal should be entered as 3 58 IAGNOSTICS CONT D MILEAGE COST This value is a calculated average based on how many miles you have traveled and the Fuel Price you entered TRIP COST This value is calculated from the Fuel Price and the Trip Odometer values MILEAGE COACH DISPLAY There are two ways to display the Mileage Coach PID 1 Show Difference Between Instan taneous and Average 2 Show Values Displays as Instantaneous Average MILEAGE DRIVING TIPS These tips are intended to give you general i
16. eet your needs Special Offers Allows us to inform you about special offers on accessories and or new products that fit your vehicle and enhance your driving experience CARB EPA COMPLIANCE This product meets the emissions compliance requirements of the California Air Resources Board and Federal Environmental Protection Agency and is le gal for sale and use on pollution controlled vehicles operated on public streets and highways It must be installed and operated according to the instructions provided in this user s manual Included with this product is a sticker like the one pictured for you to keep in your vehicle You can either apply it some where on the vehicle e g driver s side door jam or simply store it in your glove box The purpose of these stickers is to inform anyone who may have questions regarding the use of your Superchips product and how it affects emissions For example it would be something to show an emissions technician if questioned when taking your vehicle in for an emissions check to let him her know the product is CARB emissions compliant PARTS INCLUDED 1 TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE 2 WINDSHIELD MOUNT 3 OBDII CABLE 4 USB CABLE 5 ZIP TIES 6 ALCOHOL PAD 7 QUICK INSTALL GUIDE 8 CARB EO STICKER QUICK INSTALL 7 1 INTAKE 2 THROTTLE BODY GASKETS 2 3 CUSTOM DASH MOUNT C NOTE The Parts Description section of this manual describes each of the main parts included in your
17. en may or may not Timing d A ire Press Engine Idle Tire Size Axle Ratio Run Lights on yo u r ve h i C e e NOTE Use the UP and DOWN arrows on each screen to toggle between your 3 screen layouts shown above NOTE Screen images may vary based ANALOG AND DIGITAL GAUGE SETUP On each of the 3 Screen layouts there are either Digital and or Analog Gauges available to display PID information To adjust what the gauge displays follow these instructions 1 Touch the gauge you would like to modify Weal 4 den MAIN MENL h Baro PSI 19 Engine Coolant Temp Select New PID ___ E Gauge Color E PID Information E Exit Menu fd Select the PID that you would like to monitor from the provided list This list will vary based on your model year For more information refer to the ALERT OPTIONS section under the OPTIONS MENU section of this manual Choose a color from the list This will modify the gauge indicator NOTE Only Analog gauges can change colors PID INFORMATION This briefly explains what the se lected PID is and or what it monitors Brings you back to the main gauge screen In order to calibrate your Pitch and Roll 7 m NIME IT ic gauges you will need to 1 Find flat ground to park your vehicle 2 Securely fasten your device We recommend using our Dash Pods 3 Press and hold a gauge fo
18. ithin the Main Menu only if you have a camera connected to the device Selecting View Camera in the Main Menu list will allow you to view the camera image If you would like to stop viewing the camera image touch the screen and the main gauge screen will re appear A WARNING Do not rely solely on the camera image for backing up It is possible for the camera image to freeze Always use your mirrors and look behind you before backing up Objects in the view may be closer than they appear SHOW MAINTENANCE DUE This feature allows you to quickly view which Maintenance Item is up for service Refer to the MAINTENANCE MANAGER section of this manual for more information The TrailDash is equipped with an alert system that notifies the user when vehicle parameters are out side a user defined value There are a few ways the alerts are indicated and accessed MAIN SCREEN METHOD If one of your gauges on the main screen contains the alert param eters 2 things will occur 1 The alert notification will sound only if it is turned on Sound will turn off after a few seconds depend ing on the sound duration you have set 2 The gauge back light will flash Will continue flashing as long as the parameter is outside the user defined value NOTE The alert sound and flashing will discontinue once parameter is no longer out of the user defined value ALERTS SCREEN METHOD This Alerts screen will show a
19. ll pa rameters for which an alert has been set If an alert value is outside the user defined setting it will flash red The Alerts screen will stay in view for a minimum of three seconds until no alert condition exists or until the screen menu button is touched at which point it will return to the main gauge screen NOTE This menu only appears when there is an alert active It shows the current active alerts and their current values If you have exited the Alerts screen you can return to the screen by en tering the Main Menu and select ing the Show Alerts option NOTE For more information on how to setup the Alerts Refer to the ALERT OPTIONS section of this manual CUSTOMIZATION The TrailDash devices are equipped The EAS is an accessory network with an expandable accessories port cable that transmits data between which interfaces with the Expand the TrailDash and optional accesso able Accessory System EAS as well ries as a video in jack The Video In jack allows you to plug in any Camera equipped with RCA video cables Refer to our website for more in formation on what EAS devices are available ACCESSORY PORT VIDEO IN JACK MAIN SCREEN BACKGROUND IMAGE When your display is in Analog CARBON FIBER Gauge Screen layout you have a choice to change the background Image 1 Select Options inside the Main Menu 2 Select Screen Layout and choose the Analog Gauge Screen
20. llows you to adjust the point up or down Save Saves the new settings and MM 2j o a A Throttle 95 brings you back to screen A r TROUBLE CODES The diagnostics scanner included with the TrailDash device is a power ful tool that allows you to view and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs on your vehicle DTCs are the messages your vehicle s computer stores when it detects a problem with your vehicle The Check En gine light on your dash is activated by the presence of most DTCs some DTCs may not set a check engine light READ DTCs To view what trouble code has been set Clear DTCs To erase any of the codes currently set NOTE If the codes come back we recommend you see a qualified mechanic who can accurately diag nose repair the problem PERFORMANCE TESTS Performance tests can be helpful for measuring performance gains after vehicle modifications have been installed Use this menu to access 0 60 and Quarter mile tests Performance Tests Quarter Mile Instructions iY A WARNING Do not use the Performance Tests feature to break any traffic laws 0 60 TEST 1 Select the 0 60 menu item and the following screen will appear SPEED DISTANCE Tine Please bring the vehicle to a complete stop To cancel the test touch the screen to return to the menu LIGHT TREE 2 After bringing the vehicle to a stop follow the directions noted on the screen Q
21. nformation regarding driv ing habits or anything that will help maximize your fuel economy and overall driving experience MAINTENANCE MANAGER The Maintenance Manager calculates the odometer value of your vehicle using the vehicle speed and time NOTE The Maintenance Manager odometer reading may become out of sync with the actual dash odometer reading You may need to periodically update the Mainte nance Manager s odometer value It is important to note that the TrailDash only tracks miles trav eled when the main gauge screen is being displayed If you are in the menus while driving your miles are not calculated ODOMETER SETUP 1 Locate the Maintenance Manag er by entering the Main Menu 2 Turn ON the Maintenance Man ager If itis turned off you will not be notified when service is due Maintenance Manager Maintenance Mar On Maintenance Items Odometer 491 70 Alert Threshold 100 3 Choose Odometer to set your current Odometer reading The fol lowing screen will appear Odometer 000 000 ENTER Next Digit MENU Previous Digit Arrows to change current digit value 4 Use the Arrow buttons to adjust the values up or down 5 Press Enter to move to the next digit Press Menu to move to the previous digit 6 Once all digits have been entered the Maintenance Manager screen will reappear showing your en tered value A value of 49 170 was entered 7 Once the O
22. ng option NOTE The vehicle must be read the first time you attempt to program This allows us to return your engine control module to stock 2 Select the Power Level that best suits your needs The availability of certain power level options will vary based on your vehicle model These levels may include 87 Octane Base level tune de signed for use with 87 octane grade fuel 91 Performance Designed for use with 91 octane grade fuel 93 Performance Designed for use with 93 octane grade fuel Mileage XS Designed to con serve fuel Savings are dependant on the user s driver profile this tune cannot cure a lead foot 87 or higher octane is recommended PROGRAMMING CONTD Crawl Designed for off road conditions Pedal response will be less sensitive 87 or higher octane is recommended 3 After choosing a power level you will be prompted with the op tion to Create a custom program Choosing YES will load the Cus tom Options menu The custom options available will depend on your specific vehicle model See Custom Options section below for more information 4 If you are creating a Custom Pro gram follow the on screen instruc tions and make your adjustments 5 During programming the device will go through a series of screens telling you the action it is complet ing Follow the on screen instruc tions After the TrailDash device has successfully programmed your vehicle th
23. ocked you will be given the ability to modify it s parameters In order to use this feature 1 Locate the serial on the bottom of your device 2 Go to tpmsoptions superchips com 3 Fill out the required information and Submit An email will be sent providing a link allowing you access to your unlock code 4 Write this code down for future reference Use the code to unlock the TPMS on your device The Help Menu contains useful information about your device and the vehicle it is being used on It also contains Superchips Contact Information and Technical Support tools Help Tech Support Tools iC esd Do y y PRODUCT INFO The Product Info screen contains 5 important items 1 Firmware Version 2 Calibration Version 3 Application Version 4 FPGA Version 5 Serial Number PRODUCT INFO EAS If you have an EAS device installed on your vehicle and plugged into your TrailDash device another Product Info screen will pop up It will list your EAS device s Firmware Version as well as it s Serial Number Displays VIN and other vehicle spe cific information This information will be useful if you need to contact us for warranty claims sales information upgrade information or any other technical questions inquiries TECH SUPPORT TOOLS This menu should only be used when requested by Superchips Technical Support personnel NOTE The view camera menu item will be active w
24. onments expressly for this purpose Loss of control from speed ing on a public road could seriously injure you your passengers or others on the roadway 2 Do not operate the device while driving Perform all adjustments or changes while stopped Changing a setting while under way can interfere with your attention to roadway conditions 3 Stacking performance enhancing devices or other improper installation can cause power train failure on the road Other products may have features incompatible with your device Follow all installation and operating instruc tions and do not stack products 4 Some modifications may affect other parts of your vehicle For example if you remove adjust the speed limiter in your vehicle be sure your tires and other components are rated for the increased speeds they will have to withstand Not doing so can lead to loss of vehicle control TALBASH ADDITIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnus son Moss Warranty Act The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question However the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void war ranties on vehicles that use aftermarket products as a matter of policy This applies in particular to those aftermarket products that
25. r 3 seconds Then let go This will reset the values for both gauges to zero 1998 2003 This feature gives the option to Retard the Timing down a total of 6 degrees 2007 This feature allows you to adjust the pressure thresholds at which the TPMS light illuminates on the dash for a low tire pressure condition CAUTION This feature should only be used if you are experi encing pre det onation while in a programmed level 2005 This feature allows modify the pro you to adjust grammed Tire the calculated Height while output shaft speed The selectable range is from 26 PSI to 75 PSI CAUTION This feature should only be used SEE NOTE if you have replaced the stock Axle This feature allows the user to increase the engine Idle RPM momentarily during extreme conditions 2007 This feature allows you to change the Daytime Run ning lights con figuration on your vehicle SEE NOTE Select an RPM that you would like the engine to idle at and press ENTER TPMS not shown above 2007 This feature allows you to turn the TPMS sensors OFF in vehicles that are equipped with OFF No lamps TURN SIGNALS Turn lamps LOW Same as stock FOG Fog lamps only EURO All lamps on non stock tires Quite often many after market tires lack these sensors and this causes the TPMS lamp to turn ON in a vehicle NO
26. rning MDS OFF the vehicle s engine will run on all eight cylinders at all times Typically MDS will shut 4 of these cylinders off in an effort to reduce fuel consumption However this can result in reduced power deliv ered to the wheels CUTIE L Tb PROGRAMMING CONT WOT 1 2 Shift amp WOT 2 3 Shift This option allows you to change the Engine RPM limit that the vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd gear Please note that the Rev Limit will need to be raised in order for this option to be used properly CUSTOM OPTIONS TRANSMISSION This custom option gives you the ability to modify your automatic trans mission shift settings This can be broken down into two Features 1 Shift Firmness 2 Shift Schedules MPH vs Throttle 96 Part Throttle Shifts Overdrive Off Shift WOT Shifts 4Lo Shift Normal Shifts NOTE Feature availability depends on your vehicle model Once you have chosen which of the custom options you are modifying the follow screen A will be shown The following explains how to navi gate the programming screens Menu Brings you back to the previous menu Left Right Arrows Allows you to choose which point in this case a shift aM point to modify q 200 2 Select Selects the point and brings bd OU to screen B f mm OR 80 y A Throttle Menu SCREEN B ii Shift Points Cancel Cancel Brings you back to screen A without Saving Up Down Arrows A
27. stall ARKON MOUNTS The TrailDash comes with a Standard windshield mount manufactured by Arkon Resources Inc the leader in device mounting solutions The TrailDash devices have a Standard two tab system built in so they can accept an array of different Arkon mounts RA ASA UPDATE SOFTWARE 1 1 1D U1 1LFUSION D we NOTE REQUIRES INTERNET CONNECTION Fusion Software allows the user to update their device to the latest version of firmware and calibration les NOTE Be sure to install both the SOFTWARE and the DRIVERS that come included in the download before you connect your device to your PC During the installation you will be prompted to install the drivers choose yes USING THE SOFTWARE NOTE The TrailDash device should not be plugged into the vehicle s OBDII port and your computer s USB port at the same time Only the USB is needed during update 1 Click the Fusion icon on your PC desktop once you ve installed Fu sion 2 If you have not yet created an ac count click on Create a New User You will then be directed to a web page to create your login informa tion 3 Upon receiving the password enter your e mail address and password on the login screen of the Fusion Software 4 You ll be prompted to connect the device to launch After connecting the device you ll see a screen pop up 5 Click yes to continue with the update NOTE Be sure to return yo
28. tically see your camera during startup Touch the screen to return to the main gauge screen OPTIONS CONTD Changing the unit option allows you to view PIDs in either Metric or English on the main gauge screen Vehicle Speed for example may be viewed as either MPH or KPH Tem perature PIDs such as Engine Cool ant Temperature may be viewed as either Fahrenheit or Celsius NOTE All PIDs will use only one or the other unit of measure Exam ple If you choose Metric all PIDs related to Temperature or Distance will be displayed in Metric CAUTION If you set up your units in either English or Metric the alert value will be the same for both If you change from one unit to another you will need to setup the alert values accordingly For example 100 MPH is not the same as 100 KPH FACTORY RESET If you would like to revert back to the factory default settings simply select Factory Reset and choose YES or press ENTER Many settings will be returned back to the default setting as they were when the unit was new Any changes you ve made to the alerts the gauge screen displays etc will be returned to the default settings NOTE Factory Reset will not return the vehicle to stock from a pro grammed Power Level See Pro gramming section for instructions to return to stock power level TPMS CONTROL UNLOCK This features allows you to access your vehicle s TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System Once it is un l
29. ur ve hicle to stock before connecting the device to Fusion After you ve selected yes on the previous screen the Fusion software will go through the steps in order to update the device Once it s completed you ll see the following screen 6 Click OK and the update will be completed You ll now have the latest Firmware and Calibration on your device When your device is connected to Fusion the device model Lvl Bootloader Firmware Calibration and Serial Number are all displayed at the bottom of the screen These numbers will be useful to quickly view the state of your device and whether or not it is currently pro grammed to a vehicle MODEL The model number for your device LVL The currently programmed level BOOTLOADER The boot loader ver sion currently on your device FIRMWARE The firmware version currently on your device CALIBRATION The calibration ver sion currently on your device SERIAL NUMBER The serial number assigned to your device UPDATE REQUIRED Fusion is designed to help the development team at Superchips support new vehicle calibrations When you connect your device to the vehicle the first step it takes is identifying your vehicle s stock file If the stock file isn t currently sup ported 1 The device will display a screen alerting you that the stock file is not yet supported 2 It will then prompt you to touch the screen in order to read and save the stock
30. will be dis played as Cannot communicate with vehicle ensure the key is in the on position SUPERCHIPS PERFORMANCE CHIPS Typically this issue is caused by a blown OBDII Cigarette Lighter Fuse Sometimes programming can be disrupted by installed aftermar ket devices that are tapped into the vehicle communication lines J1850 These may include but are not limited to aftermarket radios chime boxes remote starters ect Also any power consuming devices should not be plugged into the ciga rette adapter during the program ming process Fluctuations in power may disrupt the programming pro CeSS Replace fuse and test unit again The following solutions are good first steps to getting around these programming errors If these steps do not solve your problem please contact Tech Support Fuses CAUTION Always turn the key off while unplugging fuses 1 Remove fuses connecting radio radio amplifier satellite radio re mote starter or any other aftermar ket device you have installed on your vehicle Power 1 Close all doors during program ming 2 Do not operate electrical accesso ries radio windows wipers ect 3 Remove any devices plugged into the cigarette lighter or any other auxiliary power port PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMERS
31. xt Service 52170 xit Menu fo i TI NOTE Refer to your vehicle user manual to determine what value is recommended for each Maintenance Item 2 Select Service Performed This will automatically set the Next Service value NOTE Each time your vehicle is serviced the Service Performed button Will need to be pushed to set the Next Service Value Accessory Options Units Metric Factory Reset The Options menu contains menu items that will let you customize the device settings to your liking as well as change the alert settings to best fit your needs ALERT OPTIONS The Alert Options screen allows you to turn the alerts on off both col lectively and individually It also lets you set the alert values for each of the available parameters To turn alerts on 1 Select Alert Options from the Options menu 2 Select Alerts are Off On and press enter This will affect the en tire alert system as a whole To individually disable enable an alert or to change the alert 1 Select a PID in the Alert Options menu The following will appear Engine Coolant Temp Alert System Off ECT Alert Off oound Off Set Point 225 fo NOTE In the previous screen image the Engine Coolant Temperature PID is being modified ALERT SYSTEM OFF ON Turns the entire alert system off on This enables disables both the alerts and sound PID ALERT OFF ON This turns off on the specific PID
32. you leave the device in a menu option and then exit the vehicle the device will stay in the menu for 300 seconds by default after which it will return to the main screen and then power off If left in a menu while the truck is running or the key is on it will return to the main screen after 300 seconds You can adjust the wait time to be longer or shorter by simply using the arrows to take the time up or down NOTE This function only applies to menu screens If you are viewing a parameter adjustment screen the device will not time out If you do not exit these screens the device will not power off and may dis charge the vehicle s battery ACCESSORY OPTIONS Accessory options allow you to adjust add on features such as the Expandable Accessories System EAS and or a camera As other accessories are added additional options will also be added NOTE If you don t have a camera or other RCA device connected to the Trail Dash device the camera menu options will be available but non functional CAMERA DELAY The TrailDash is designed to auto matically view a back up camera image when the vehicle gear selec tor is in Reverse Some vehicles will communicate gear position faster than others so this menu option al lows you to customize the delay NOTE Availability of this option depends on your vehicle s ability to provide the correct data CAMERA AT STARTUP Turning this feature ON allows you to automa
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