Quickstart Guide
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1. Screen at anytime Use the built in Digital Gauges The ScanGauge features a real time fuel economy feedback graph as well as three default gauge screens a Fuel Efficiency Monitor CO Monitor and Fuel Cost screen In addition to the three default screens ScanGauge provides two additional screens you can Real time Fuel use to set your own gauges Efficiency Graph Press to cycle through the available gauges Move to the previous Gauge Screen Move to the next Gauge Screen Li Push the upper left and right buttons to Using he Trip Computers cycle through the list of trip computers 2 ScanGauge stores multiple sets of Push to clear the current trip data ich trip data i Current Trip Push the upper buttons to cycle through Today s Trip the trip data for the selected trip ip ETOHOE Previous Day s Trip f Current Tank Push the lower left button to return to the list of trip computers Tank To Empty Displays the data for the selected trip parameter Indicates the number if any of stored trouble codes Turn off the Check Engine Light When you vehicle s computer detects a problem it may store a trouble code which can cause the Check Engine Light on your dash to light up The ScanGauge gives you the ability to read and clear these trouble codes Push the upper buttons to cycle through the stored trouble codes Push the lower left button to return to the p2. G By Linear Logic 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 Locate the OBDII connector This connector is normally located under the dash on either side of the steering column OBDII Connector Locate a place for the ScanGauge i You can use the sticky back Velcro supplied with the GET to attach it to the location you have chosen DO NOT mount the ScanGauge over an air bag cover M where it could be propelled by a deploying airbag P E a Small end of the cable connects to your ScanGauge 2 Route the cable Route the cable from the OBDII connector and plug the small end of the cable into the back or side of the ScanGauge 3 Turn the vehicle on Start your vehicle or turn the ignition to the ON position 4 Plug the ScanGauge plug into the OBDII socket Once connected with the vehicle running or the ignition in the ON position your ScanGauge will display the Connecting Screen and then switch to the Home Screen Large end of the cable connects to your vehicle When the Home Screen is displayed your ScanGauge is connected and has established communication with your vehicle s computer Up to 60 i seconds Connecting Screen Home Screen 5 Proceed to set up If it does not stop saying Connecting or the screen goes blank after 60 seconds refer to Troubleshoo
3. my The graph represents your current average fuel economy over a period of time and is sepa rated into 3 sections A above your average B at your average and C below your current average As you drive the graph will scroll to the left at regular intervals see page 19 and provided Current Average Fuel Economy A Above the Average B Current Average C Below the Average feedback about your average fuel economy for the current trip You goal should be to keep the graph above the Current Average B line As your trip progresses this may become increas ing difficult as you raise your current average fuel economy
4. revious screen Push the button next to CLEAR to clear the code and turn off the Check Engine Light If there is more than one code stored you may need to clear all 4 Calibrating Your ScanGauge The accuracy of your ScanGauge can be improved by calibrating the fuel consumption Calibrating your ScanGauge to accurately report fuel consumption is a 2 step process 1 Your First Fill up 2 Your Second Fill up For more detail information about calibrating your fuel consumption as well as how to calibrate your ScanGauge to your vehicle s speed please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual or go online to www scangauge com support Step 1 Your First Fill up Follow these calibration instructions only when you are filling your fuel tank If you do not fill your tank to it s capacity then the calibration process will not produce accurate results 1 Fill up the tank letting the pump shut off automatically 2 Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGauge you have filled the tank From the Home Screen follow the sequence shown to the right 3 On your first fill up DO NOT make any adjustments lt to the indicated fuel Simply press the lower right ae button to move to the next screen jl 4 Next the Fuel Cost Screen will appear Use the upper left and right function buttons to adjust the cost per gallon CO 3 55 liter and press the lower right function button next to fbb JE SAVE Once you have
5. right function button to save the value and complete the fill up process Once you have set fuel cost press SAVE 5 Next the Fuel Cost Screen will appear Enter the cost per gallon liter and press the lower right function button next to SAVE 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 ScanGauge can provide the kind of real time feedback you need to adjust your driving style as you drive to save fuel and to reduce your carbon footprint The GAUGE screen provides quick access to three default gauge screen set ups and two custom gauge set ups Screen Description Fuel Efficiency Screen shown to the right Screen 2 CO2 Screen Shows current and today s trip CO2 production Screen 3 Cost Screen Shows current trip and today s total fuel cost Screens 4 amp 5 Custom Gauge Set set your own gauges using the upper and lower right function buttons Real time Fuel Economy Feedback Graph Use the upper and lower left buttons to move to the next screen f Fuel Efficiency Screen Use the upper and lower right buttons to cycle through available gauges ScanGaugeE provides you with real time information about your vehicle s fuel economy through an intuitive graphic display Use the instant feedback provided to adjust your driving style and improve your fuel econo
6. set 5 Keep the ScanGauge connected to your vehicle and use fuel cost press SAVE the vehicle normally 6 Once you reach approximately 1 4 tank of fuel left follow the directions in Step 2 Helpful Calibration Tips When filling the tank on your second fill up try to 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 into your tank When filling your tank let the pump shut off automatically Do not top off e To maintain accurate TO EMPTY information in the ScanGauge s trip computers you should always fill your tank to capacity and follow the FILLUP sequence in Step 2 Once you have completed your second fill up subsequent fill ups may not require adjusting the gallons liters before pressing DONE Step 2 Your Second Fill up and Subsequent Fill ups 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 ScanGauge you have filled the tank From the Home Screen follow the sequence shown to the left 3 The next screen will show the amount of fuel your ScanGauge believes was used since the previous fill up Use the upper left and right function buttons to adjust the amount of fuel you actually put in the tank 4 Push the lower
7. ting section in the ScanGauge User Manual ScanGauge Layout A Function Selection Button E Home Button B Function Selection Button F LCD Display Screen C Function Selection Button G OBDII Connection Plug D Function Selection Button Package Contents e ScanGauge e User Manual e 6 ft OBDII Cable e Quick Start Guide e Velcro Strips 2 Set Up Your ScanGauge HOME Screen You new ScanGauge must first be set up so that it may report accurate information about your vehicle To access the Basic Setup Options follow the sequence shown to the right For more detailed set up instructions and a complete explanation of each of the setup parameters please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual Use the upper buttons to move to the next or O previous set up parameter Use the lower buttons to adjust the ok currently selected set up parameter set up Parameter Display Options Engine Size ENGINE Increase or decrease the Se ooo size until it matches the size of your engine Advanced Settings For an explanation of the Advanced Se o Options please refer to the user manual and ScanGauge com 3 Using Your ScanGauge 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 ScanGauge Push the HOME button to return to the Home
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