USER MANUAL - DiabloSport
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1. Continue 13 At this point you have the option of installing the Diablo tune or modifying a tune Highlight the appropriate choice by using the arrow keys amp press Enter 14 Follow the prompts to turn on amp off the ignition do not start the car at any time press Enter if prompted 15 The tune should now be writing Do not interrupt this process or ECM damage can occur 16 When the Process is complete the Message xxxxxx tune is now in vehicle You may drive it now Please unplug the tool mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 12 13 Unplug the predator from the Diagnostic port Cycle the key and start the vehicle You are now able to enjoy the force of the Predator Installing the Performance Tune Predator contains several predefined DiabloSport Tunes These are thoroughly tested and approved by DiabloSport You have a choice of either installing the DiabloSport Tune as is into your vehicle or customizing it to your personal taste If you are satisfied with your factory tuned vehicle and only have a desire to modify a parameter or two example change gear ratio you might want to read the chapter Customizing the Factory Tune Before you install any tune into your vehicle when you use the Predator for the first time it will read the Original Factory Tune out of your vehicle and permanently store it in its memory This process takes a minute or two For safety reasons there is no way to overwri2. DiabloSport s liability for any damages loss and or claims associated with the Product shall be limited to the price of the Product paid by purchaser Purchaser hereby releases DiabloSport from all liability claims and dam ages associated with the Products with the sole exception of DiabloSport s liability for the refund of the purchase price of the Product to Purchaser in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines the Purchaser suffered damages directly resulting from the malfunction of the Product 5 Warranty Notwithstanding the provisions of the End User License Agreement DiabloSport warrants the Product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of original purchase This limited warranty app lies only to the original Purchaser of the Product This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by modification al teration repair or service of the Product by anyone other than DiabloSport physical abuse misuse use in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the Product or any damage caused by acts of God Contacting your Distributor or Dealer may make claims for repair service or replacement of the Pro duct pursuant to this limited warranty The Chip will either be repaired or replaced at the option of DiabloSport at no cost to Purchaser if the defective Product is covered by this limited warranty DiabloSport s liability pursuant to this limited war ran
3. DIABL SPORT GAS AND DIESEL TUNING SYSTEMS mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 1 2 14 08 2 43 46 PM End User License Agreement Warranty and Disclaimer THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT the Agreement is an agreement between you as the purchaser the Purchaser of either the Diablo Module the Module or the hand held computer unit the Unit and as the manufacturer of the Product DiabloSport DiabloSport The Product and the Unit shall be referred to collectively herein as the product and DiabloSport Inc shall be referred to herein as DiabloSport 1 Acknowledgment And Acceptance Of Agreement If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement do not use the Product Instead promptly contact the distributor from which you purchased the Product in writing requesting a refund of the purchase price Any use of the Product by you will constitute your agreement to the terms and conditions contained herein 2 Grant Of License The parties hereto acknowledge that Dia bloSport is granting a non transferable restricted license to Pur chaser to use the Product for the sole purpose of installation in Purchaser s vehicle DiabloSport shall retain all title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Product Purchaser agrees that Purchaser shall not directly or indirectly modify translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble or create derivative works based on
4. END USER NOT DIABLOSPORT OR ITS DEALERS 2 14 08 2 43 52 PM Installing the Diablosport Tune for the First Time The very first time the Predator is used on a vehicle it will auto matically create a backup of the original factory tune Installing the DiabloSport Performance Tune 1 Plug the Predator into the Diagnostic Port of the vehicle located under the driver s side dash 2 The first screen you will see is the startup screen with the name of the vehicle the predator supports i e lightning 3 Performance tune should be three choices Performance Tune Diagnostics Options 4 Select Performance Tune by pressing the Continue key 5 Disclaimer will appear read amp press Continue 6 Turn engine ON DO NOT START Vehicle press continue If selecting modify Tune see the section on changing param eters 7 Highlight the tune you would like to install by using arrow keys Press Enter to continue 8 Verification of the tune will appear If this is correct Highlight Choose amp press Enter 9 The original Backup will now be saved press Enter to con tinue 10 Follow the prompts to turn on amp off the ignition do not start the car at any time press Enter if prompted 11 A status bar will show progress on the backup process This might take several minutes 12 When completed a message saying Original Backup has been saved will be displayed Press
5. NOT the same as Orginal Backup Step 2 Follow on screen instructions For a full version of your Predator s Manual Please visit us on the web at www diablosport com Thank you for choosing DiabloSport mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 14 15 Notes 2 14 08 2 43 52 PM DIABL SPORT GAS AND DIESEL TUNING SYSTEMS 3500 NW Boca Raton Blvd Suite 504 Boca Raton FL 33431 PH 877 396 6614 FAX 561 750 9969 www diablosport com Call for the location of an authorized CMR tuner or use the dealer locater map on our Web site mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 16 2 14 08 2 43 52 PM
6. e e Certain cellular phones or radio equipment might also cause interference Please remove or turn such devices off e Do not try to install any tune on a vehicle with a low battery voltage charge your battery if necessary e Unless instructed never turn the ignition key OFF while the Predator is plugged into diagnostic port e Do not unplug the Predator while it is installing the DiabloS port Performance Tune or the Original Backup mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 10 11 Important Note All electronic aftermarket add on parts can create a potential power draw e tachometer e electrical fans e shift light e audio video equiptment e gauges e trailer tow equipment Any change in voltage during flash programming procedures WILL interrupt the writing process Please disconnect or disable any such add on part In the event of such an occurrence unplug the tool wait 5 sec onds and then plug it back in The tool will recognize that a in terrupted writing error has occurred and will automatically in stall the original back up The vehicle is now in its original state Please attempt to locate the voltage draw before Predator is used again Please feel free to contact DiabloSport directly at any time with questions related to this process 561 908 0040 option 1 IT Is NOT NECESSARY TO CONTACT THE VEHICLE MANUFAC TURER SHOULD SUCH ERRORS OCCUR ANY AND ALL COSTS RELATED TO SUCH ACTIONS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
7. e Return Policy All DiabloSport products have a satisfaction guarantee If in the first 30 days from date of purchase you are not satisfied with the results the Predator generates in your vehicle simply restore the factory tune to your vehicle and return the Preda tor to the selling dealer Pending examination of the tool by DiabloSport you will receive a refund from your selling dealer Under no circumstances will DiabloSport accept the return of a Predator unit that does not have a performance tune remaining in it Predator Revisions In an effort to keep the Diablosport Predator at the forefront of technology Diablosport will offer revisions to the Predator when necessary Updates are available via the web or you can return the Predator for a revision update Please contact Diablosport for a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA and an address to ship to Fees may apply To update your Predator follow the simple instructions located on our website www diablosport com mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 6 7 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ TUNE INFORMATION DiabloSport Performance For stock to mildly modified appli cations NOT FOR USE WITH SUPERCHARGER TURBOCHARG ER OR NITROUS SYSTEMS excluding factory supercharged turbocharged applications lightning 03 04 Cobra Neon SRTA etc WITHOUT PROPER TUNING FROM AN AUTHORIZED CHIPMASTER REVOULTION TUNER AFTERMARKET PARTS Use of the DiabloSport Predator with aftermarket prod
8. iginal backups have been restored to vehicles before the product shall be returned e Technical Support i DiabloSport customers should maintain adequate know ledge of the DiabloSport product line to be able to properly sell and to service the needs of their customers ii DiabloSport will provide technical assistance and advice directly to the dealer distributor to enable them to answer and field technical questions iii It is the responsibility of the dealer distributor to handle their own technical issues with customers and not to direct them to DiabloSport f Product updates i DiabloSport shall inform all customers of the latest product as soon as they are available DiabloSport will inform custo mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 4 5 mers on our website at www diablosport com ii DiabloSport cannot be held accountable for any or all da mages caused by using outdated product iii Products that need updates will be handled in the follo wing fashion 1 DiabloSport will charge a labor and handling fee for pro ducts that are internet updateable or remotely updateable 2 DiabloSport will not charge a fee for products that are not internet updateable or remotely updateable Shipping charges may apply iv All products returned for update purposes must have a cor responding DiabloSport RMA number for processing g Returns and RMA RGA policies and procedures i DiabloSport will not warranty credit or exchange any pr
9. o duct returned without a valid RMA number 1 All RMA numbers are issued by DiabloSport RMA depart ment 2 Defective units shall be repaired and returned in like kind All units that must be re furbished to like new condition are subject to labor and parts charges to be determined by DiabloSport ii Customers are subject to a 20 restocking fee for all pro duct returned for credit iii All units on RMA MUST have conditions for which they were returned clearly labeled on the box or given to a DiabloSport RMA representative at the time the RMA is issued 6 State Law Some states do not allow limitations of implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of inci dental special or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you In such states liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law 7 Governing Law amp Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and venue for any legal proceeding or action at law arising out of or construing this Agreement shall lie in the state or federal courts of Orange County Florida and the parties specifically waive any other venue DISCLAIMER Not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicles Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway 2 14 08 2 43 51 PM DiabloSport Inc Predator Satisfaction Guarante
10. s Please Read 99 03 Class 2 PCM s 99 04 cars and 99 06 and 07 classic trucks In order to prevent possible voltage interference it is recom mended that you remove a few fuses from your fuse panel Step 1 Turn off your Vehicle Step 2 Locate your fuse panel using your vehicle s user manual Step 3 Locate and remove the three fuses Radio Radio Amp and Info Step 4 Turn your ignition back on and continue with your DiabloSport Install mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 8 9 Display and Keypad Description ESC Key Jump back to previous menu or jump to top of menu selection Up arrow Scroll up the menu Left arrow Set gauge value left Enter Key Continue Select the highlighted item Right arrow Set gauge value right Down arrow Scroll down the menu 2 14 08 2 43 51 PM Very important Do not perform any operations on Predator except live data diagnostics while vehicle is running The vehicle must be parked and engine OFF e Always have all the doors closed while installing the Dia bloSport Performance Tune and keep them closed until the process is complete e Do not activate any electrical accessories while installing the DiabloSport Performance Tune Ensure that there are no electronic Aftermarket accessories wired or plugged into the vehicle that can cause a substantial voltage drop Please contact DiabloSport if you are uncertain about the effect of devices that are on your vehicl
11. te this backup and therefore the Predator becomes married to and only to your vehicle until original backup is restored If there is ever a need to send the Predator back to DiabloSport for any reason the Original Backup must be put back into your vehicle as described in the section Reinstalling the Original Factory Backup otherwise your Predator will not be accepted back by the reseller To find out which tune was last written to your vehicle go to Predator Options Show Last Tune Written in the Predator NOTE WHEN CHANGING HP TUNES THERE IS NO NEED TO RESTORE FACTORY TUNE BEFORE INSTALLING A NEW DIFFERENT HP TUNE YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO RESET PARAMETERS PRESS YES OR NO AS YOU DESIRE Premium grade unleaded fuel must be used for all predator applica tions 2 14 08 2 43 52 PM Restoring Factory Stock Tune We recommend restoring the stock tune whenever the ve hicle goes in for service The stock tune can be re installed at any time using the re store feature This feature will take the DiabloSport tune out and reset the computer back to stock The DiabloSport tune will be saved in the Predator Step 1 Plug the tool into the diagnostic port select performance tune and go through the same steps as installing a Dia bloSport tune Refer to install instructions After the on screen instructions highlight the option Orginal Backup and select it Note Modify Stock Tune is
12. the Product Purchaser further agrees not to permit any third parties to modify translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble or create derivative works based on the Product 3 Disclaimer The Product is being sold with no warranties of any kind express or implied The Product is not endorsed by the manufacturer of your vehicle and there is no affiliation between DiabloSport and the manufacturer of your vehicle Installation of the Product in your vehicle or use of the Prod uct with your vehicle may limit or void your rights under any warranty provided by the manufacturer of your vehicle and DiabloSport assumes no responsibility in such event Any warranty not provided herein and any remedy which but for this provision might arise by implication or operation of law is hereby excluded and disclaimed The implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any particular purpose herein are expressly disclaimed mini hemiGas half2 08 indd 2 3 4 No Liability For Damages Injuries Or Incidental Special Or Con sequential Damages Under no circumstances shall DiabloSport or any other party related to DiabloSport be liable to Purchaser or any other person for any damage to Purchaser s vehicle loss of use of Purchaser s vehicle or for personal injuries suffered by any person or for any incidental special or consequential da mages whether arising out of negligence breach of warranty breach of contract or otherwise
13. ty and for any damages loss and or claims associated with the Product shall be limited to the price of the Product paid by Purchaser or at DiabloSport s option repair or replacement of the Product 2 14 08 2 43 51 PM Warranty Information a DiabloSport offers a 30 day satisfaction guarantee on all products b DiabloSport products carry a 2 year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship i DiabloSports liability under this warranty shall be limited to the correction or replacement of any defective part or product in question which DiabloSport determines to be necessary ii Warranty freight charges are the responsibility of the dealer distributor and or customer iii This warranty is to the original purchaser and is non trans ferable iv This warranty is void unless proof of purchase is submitted Product must be purchased at an DiabloSport Authorized Dealer in order to qualify for warranty v Removal of serial numbers and or alteration of product or packaging will also void all warranties c DiabloSport shall not be held responsible for direct or indirect failures due to our product d DiabloSport shall not credit or repair any units that are not properly restored to the original backup upon time of return or may be VIN locked i VIN locked units or improperly restored units will be re turned to customer ii It is the customers responsibility to check any and all Dia bloSport product to make sure the or
14. ucts is at the owners risk some aftermarket products create rich or lean conditions based on design by the products manufac turer It is impossible to test every possible product so please proceed with caution when using any product related to add ing airflow like throttle bodies filters and cold air intake kits or boost in the form of pulleys or blower upgrades changes in exhaust systems or exhaust components even rear end gear changes which make rate of acceleration changes can affect air fuel ratio Customers with these modifications may need a custom tune from Diablosport or one of its CMR dealers DiabloSport recommends the use of a dyno and air fuel meter to monitor data when adding aftermarket products to make the proper tune changes with Predator Premium grade unleaded fuel must be used for some ap plications please ensure you select the correct gas depending on the tune you select 2 14 08 2 43 51 PM OBD II Diagnostic Port Location Please read through the manual before installing any tune into your vehicle failure to follow proper instructions can result in a damaged or disabled ECU Engine Control Unit User must ensure that the original vehicle Factory Tune is in the vehicle s ECU before installing the DiabloSport tune original dealer reflashes are the same as Factory Tune Serious engine damage can occur if the Predator tune is in stalled over a non factory aftermarket performance tune GM Owner
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