ScanGaugeD Quick Start Guide
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1. C Pressure Units PRESSURE UNITS PSI KPA MM IN Tank Size TANK SIZE Adjustable in 1 Gallon Liter Increments Advanced Settings ADV SETTINGS For an explanation of the Advanced Setting Options please refer to the user manual and ScanGauge com Front Back an qe Function Selection Button G J1939 J1708 Connection Plug Function Selection Button Function Selection Button Side Function Selection Button H Optional J1939 J1708 Connection Home Button Plug or unit daisy chain interface LCD Display Screen ScanGauge Velcro Strips 6 ft J1939 J1708 Cable Quick Start Guide The FILLUP function allows you adjust and enter the fuel level and cost values to help ScanGauge maintain accurate TO EMPTY and FUEL COST computations Initial Setup To set the tank level initially access the FILLUP screen and use the upper left and right function buttons to adjust the TANK value to what you estimate is in the tank Using the FILLUP Screen Use the FILLUP screen each time you put fuel in the tank Adjust the number shown in the top line using the upper left and right function buttons until the number matches the amount of fuel you put in the tank You can increase the number in 10 gallon liter steps and decrease in 1 gallon liter steps If you re tank is full press the function button next to 10 until the TANK value is the same as the tank capacity Helpful Hints f you fill up2. allow you to see what adjustments in your driving style can be made to actually raise or lower your Average Fuel Economy AVG Your goal is to bring up your AVG reading as high as possible To do this try and adjust your driving style so that your Miles Per Gallon MPG reading is equal to or higher than your AVG You can also use the Gallons Liters Per Hour GPH LPH to gauge how much fuel your vehicle will use each hour of driving The Trip Fuel Cost TFC gauge will show you the total cost of the fuel used You can think of the TFC gauge as a taxi meter Using these real time gauges you can experiment with different driving styles or even different driving routes to reduce your fuel cost
3. the currently selected Trip Computer Push to cycle through the available trip data Q9 Push to cycle through the available Trip Computers z i i pui The currently selected Trip Computer Push the function button next to CLEAR to clear the code Turn off the Check Engine Lamp When you vehicle s computer detects a problem it may store a trouble code The ScanGauge gives you the ability to read and clear these trouble codes ScanGauge will provide a Code ID and Failure Mode for each saved trouble code Visit ScanGauge com for an explanation of CodeiD l Failure not known trouble codes Selected Code Number of Occurrences The easiest way to learn to improve your fuel economy is to have real time feedback about how your driving style effects overall fuel use ScanGauge can provide both Miles Per Gallon MPG as well as Average Fuel Economy AVG in real time to help you adjust your driving style to reach maximum fuel economy Home Screen Set Your Gauges Use the function buttons next to each gauge position to select the following gauges AVG Average Fuel Economy EE MPG Mile Per Gallon E CIE a GPH LPH Gallons Liters Per Hour TFC Trip Fuel Cost cycle through the available Digital Gauges Start Learning to Save Fuel With your gauges set your ScanGauge is now ready to provide real time feedback about your fuel usage as you drive This will
4. By Linear Logic www ScanGauge com Gauge 1 Locate the Diagnostic Connector The connector is generally located under the dash at the fire wall on the driver side and is usually protected by a plastic cover To remove the protective cover you must push the cover while turning counter clockwise then pull to remove it Typical J1939 J1708 protective cover 9 pin connects to vehicles Determine Plug Type 6 pin connects to vehicles that use the J1939 protocol The universal plug that use the J1708 protocol included with your ScanGauge is compatible with both the J1939 9pin and J1708 6 pin diagnostic port Match the end of the plug to the connector but do not plug itin at THIS time Locate a Place For The ScanGauge You can use the sticky back Velcro supplied with the ScanGauge to attach it to the location you have chosen DO NOT mount the ScanGauge over an air bag cover where it could be propelled by a deploying airbag Route The Cable Route the cable from the ScanGauge to your vehicle s diagnostic connector Be sure Keep the cord from interfering with the pedals or operating controls of the vehicle 5 Connect the small end of the cable Small end of the cable Plug the small end of the cable into the back or side of the connects to your ScanGauge ScanGauge 6 Turn the vehicle on Start your vehicle or turn the ignition to the ON position Plug the ScanGauge Plug In
5. to The Diagnostic Connector While inserting in the plug you may have to rotate to the plug to align the connector pins Once the pins are aligned push firmly on the plug to complete the connection Once connected with the vehicle running or the ignition in the ON position your ScanGauge will display the Connecting Screen and then quickly switch to the Home Screen When the Home Screen is displayed your ScanGauge is connected and has established communication with your vehicle s computer Up to 10 seconds Connecting Screen Home Screen 7 Proceed to setup If it does not stop saying Connecting or the screen goes blank after 60 seconds refer to Troubleshooting section in the ScanGauge User Manual Your new ScanGauge must first be set up so that it may report accurate information about 9 i your vehicle HOME Screen To access the Basic Setup Options follow the sequence shown to the right For more detailed setup instructions and a complete explanation of each of the setup parameters please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual Displays the currently selected setup parameter A 70 Use the upper buttons to move to the next or previous setup parameter Use the lower buttons to adjust the j currently selected setup parameter Setup Parameter Display Options DISTANCE Miles Kilometers FUEL UNITS Gallons Liters Temperature Units TEMP UNITS Fahrenheit F Celsius
6. your fuel tank with your ve hicle on an incline it can have an effect on the amount of fuel the pump can dis pense into your tank When filling your tank let the pump shut off automatically Do not top off FILLUP Screen Push the SAVE button to complete the FILLUP process and reset the TRIP parameters related to fuel Fuel Cost Screen When you re done adjusting the fuel press the NEXT button to access the Fuel Cost Screen Use the upper left and right function buttons to adjust the fuel cost then press SAVE To maintain the most accurate TO EMP TY information it is best to fill the tank to its capacity Your ScanGauge features an easy to use menu driven design Pushing the button next to each selection will display that information Pushing the HOME button will take you back to the Home Screen at anytime o E ScanGauge Push the HOME button to return to the Home Screen at anytime puin Push the function buttons to cycle through the available digital p Use the built in Digital Gauges ol MIS LT The function buttons next to each gauge allow you ME to select and display up to 4 gauges at a time te Hella H IO Using the Trip Computers ScanGauge stores up to 4 sets of trip data and the Performance Monitor For instructions on using the Performance Monitor please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual Displays the data stored for
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