ScanGaugeII - Gifford Automotive
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1. display that information Pushing the scangange HOME button will take you back to Push the HOME button to return to the Home Menu at anytime the HOME Menu at anytime ASI Push the function buttons to cycle through the Use the built in Digital Gauges available Digital Gauges The Function buttons next to each Biota gauge allow you to select and display EEE upto 4 gauges at a time sui B md dd di Using the Trip Computers ScanGaugell stores up to 4 sets of trip data To view the Trip computers select TRIP from the HOME Screen Displays the data stored for the currently selected Trip Computer Push to cycle through the available trip data _ ___ Push to cycle through the available Trip Computers _ ii re pe E Ps The currently selected Trip Computer Turn off the Check Engine Lamp When you vehicle s computer detects a problem it may store a trouble code which can cause the check engine lamp on your dash to light up The ScanGaugell gives you the ability to read and clear these trouble codes Push the function button next to CLEAR to clear the code and turn off the check engine lamp If there is more than one code stored you may need to clear all 4 Calibrating Your ScanGauge The accuracy of your ScanGaugell can Follow these calibration instructions only be improved by calibrating the fuel con when you are filling your fuel tank If you sumption Calibrating your ScanGaugell do not2. Connection Plug B Function Selection Button C Function Selection Button Side D Function Selection Button H Optional OBDII Connection Plug E Home Button G LCD Display Screen Package Contents e ScanGauge e User Manual e 6ft OBDII Cable Quick Start Guide e Velcro Strips 2 Basic Setup Options HOME Screen It is important to setup your new ScanGaugell so that it may provide the most accurate real time data This section outlines the basic setup options which include the ENGINE and FUEL parameters for proper operation of your ScanGaugell For more detailed setup instructions and a complete explanation of addi tional setup functions please refer to the user manual ENGINE SIZE Use the Function buttons A C to increase or decrease the LITERS size until it matches the size of your engine When you re done push the function button next to SET TANK SIZE Use the Function buttons A C to increase or decrease the GALLONS shown until it matches the size of the fuel tank in your vehicle When you re done push the function button next to SET FUEL TYPE Use the Function buttons A C to cycle through the different selec tions Selection inlcude GAS DIESELa DIESELb HYBRID and LPG When you re done push the function button next to SET to save your selection 3 Using Your ScanGauge Your ScanGaugell features an easy to use menu driven design Pushing the button next to each selection will
3. TM Gauge www ScanGauge com Quick Start Guide Plugs into the diagnostic connector already built into all 1996 or newer cars and light trucks 1 Quick Start Installation e Locate your vehicle s OBDII connector Generally located under the dash on the left or right side of the steering column OBDII Connector e Choose a suitable location for the ScanGaugell and Mount your ScanGaugell using the supplied velcro strips e Route the cable from the ScanGaugell to your vehicle s OBDII connector Typical OBDII Connector location E Small end of the cable DO NOT mount the ScanGaugell over an airbag cover connects to your ScanGaugell where it could be propelled by a deploying airbag e Connect the small end of the cable to your ScanGaugell e Start your vehicle or turn the ignition to the ON position e Connect the large end of the cable to your vehicle s OBDII connector Large End of the cable connects to your vehicle e Once connected with the vehicle running or the ignition in the ON position your ScanGaugell will display the CONNECTING screen for a few seconds and then switch to the HOME screen e When the HOME is displayed your ScanGaugell is connected and has established communication with your vehicle s computer Proceed to setup Less than 30 seconds CONNECTING Screen HOME Screen ScanGauge Layout ScanGauge Back H Front Back A Function Selection Button F OBDII
4. fill your tank to it s capacity then the to accurately report fuel consumption is calibration process will not produce accurate a two step process your first fill up results and your second fill up For more detail information about calibrating your fuel consumption as well as how to calibrate your ScanGaugell to your vehicle s speed please refer to the user manual Step 1 Your First Fill Up 1 Fill up the tank letting the pump shut off HOME Screen automatically 2 Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGaugell you have filledthe tank From the Home screen follow the sequence On your first fill up DO NOT make A any adjustments to the indicated fuel Simply press the button next to DONE 3 After pressing DONE the FUEL COST screen will appear Enter the cost per gallon liter and press the SAVE button 4 Keep the ScanGaugell connected to your vehicle and use the vehicle normally 5 Once you reach approximately 1 4 tank Once you have set the fuel cost of fuel left follow the directions in Step 2 press SAVE Step 2 Your Second Fill Up HOME Screen Once you have set the fuel cost press SAVE Helpful Hints e When filling the tank on your Second Fill up try and use the same pump you used for your first fill up with the vehicle pointed in the same direction If you fill up your fuel tank with your vehicle on an incline it can have an effect on the amount of fuel the pump can dispense int
5. following gauges MPG Mile Per Gallon GPH GPL Gallons Liters Per Hour cycle ia TFC Trip Fuel Cost Start Learning to Save Fuel With your Gauges set your ScanGaugell is now ready to provide real time feedback about your fuel usage as you drive This will 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 LPG 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
6. o your tank e When filling your tank let the pump shut off automatically do not top off 1 When the tank is around 1 4 full fill up your tank again Be sure to let the pump shut off automatically 2 Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGaugell you have filled the tank from the ee screen aon the sequence i ae 3 The next screen will show the amount of fuel your ScanGaugell believes was used since the previous fill up Use the upper left and right function buttons A C to adjust the amount of fuel you actual put in the tank 4 Push the DONE button 5 After pressing DONE the FUEL COST screen will appear Enter the cost per gallon litter and press the SAVE button e To maintain accurate TO EMPTY informa tion in the ScanGaugell s trip computers you should always fill your tank to capacity and follow the FILLUP sequence in Step 1 e Once you have completed your second fill up subsequent fill ups may not require adjusting the gallons litters before pressing DONE 5 Learn How to Save Fuel With ScanGauge 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 ScanGaugell can provide both Miles Per Gallon MPG as well as HOME Screen Average Fuel Economy AVG in real TER time to help you adjust your driving style to reach maximum fuel economy Set Your Gauges If necessary use the function buttons to select the
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