Superchips Inc. Car Stereo System 1715 maz User's Manual
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1. To Continue After pressing a key the MAX MicroTuner beeps and returns to Selecting Tune Vehicle Diagnostics at Step 2 If YES is pressed the MAX MicroTuner will proceed to establish communications and display the following message Establishing Communications The MAX MicroTuner is establishing communications with and identifying the vehicle computer If the MAX MicroTuner has not yet been used to program a vehicle no vehicle ID will be stored in the MAX MicroTuner In such a case the MAX MicroTuner will begin saving the STOCK program for the vehicle If the vehicle ID matches a vehicle ID stored in the MicroTuner the MAX MicroTuner will go directly to the Return to Stock Sequence Section at Step 10 that follows Not the Original then Error Type 09 Vehicle Program Call Superchips then Press gt to Continue Other error codes with or without explanations may be displayed Pressing the gt key will cause the MAX MicroTuner to beep and display the message Please Wait After a few seconds the MAX MicroTuner resets and returns to the power up self test Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 6 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc 4 Saving the STOCK program for the vehicle The manufacturers STOCK program is first saved in the MAX MicroTuner to allow the2. vehicle to be reprogrammed to STOCK condition if necessary The STOCK program is saved only the first time the vehicle is programmed Once the MAX MicroTuner has established communications it will beep and display the message Turn Ignition OFF Press gt Turn the ignition to the OFF position and press the gt key on the keypad The MAX MicroTuner will beep and blink the following message for approximately 6 seconds Initialization Please Wait After initialization is complete the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Turn Ignition ON Do NOT START Eng Turn the ignition to the ON position The MAX MicroTuner will beep and start saving the stock program This will take about three minutes The MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message Saving Stock The bottom line of the display shows the progress of the stock upload When completed the MAX MicroTuner checks to see if the stock program it has uploaded can be found in its internal database If not it will display the message Tuner Requires then Call Superchips an Update or Check Vehicle then Press any key to application continue If the stock upload is found in the internal database the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Please Wait The MAX MicroTuner is testing to see if the Passive Anti Theft System PATS is active If PATS is active the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Resetting PATS
3. Please Wait If PATS is not active the MAX MicroTuner automatically clears the vehicle DTCs then displays the message Clearing DTCs Please Wait The MAX MicroTuner will then beep and display the message Stock Saved Press gt 5 Installing the Superchips Performance Program The MAX MicroTuner allows for three levels of performance tuning Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http Awww Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 7 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Page 8 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Selecting the tuning level Pressing lt and gt on the keypad adjusts the Custom Option setting The PERFORMANCE tuning level provides the most aggressive performance gains Use Pressing YES on the keypad saves the Custom Option setting of premium fuel 91 octane or greater is required to realize these gains No towing is permitted while using the PERFORMANCE tuning level The 87 OCTANE tuning level provides optimized engine performance and enhanced Press any key on the keypad to continue The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display Manual Trans transmission tuning when 87 octane fuel is used The 87 OCTANE tuning level may not YES NO be available for all vehicles Press YES if the vehicle has a Manual Transmission Shift Points and Shift Pressures If you
4. while any of the performance programs is installed may cause detonation that can cause damage to your engine that is not covered by the Superchips warranty About Maximum Trailer Weight The manufacturer of your vehicle has specified a Maximum Trailer Weight for your vehicle It may be found in your vehicle owner s manual This Superchips product is designed to increase your engine power and performance It does not change the engine suspension or drive train characteristics that limit the maximum trailer weight your vehicle is designed to tow Towing trailer weights above the maximum trailer weight specified by the vehicle manufacturer may cause transmission or other damage If you wish to tow greater than the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle modifications to your vehicle may need to be made Consult your performance auto mechanic for the proper vehicle modifications Damage caused by towing weights greater than the maximum trailer weight specified for your vehicle shall not be the responsibility of Superchips Inc Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 2 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Refund Policy If for any reason during the first thirty 30 days after your purchase of a new Superchips product Product you may return it to the place you bought it for a full r
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6. HEFT mode After the MAX MicroTuner has completed the programming cycle the PCM is still fully able to communicate and appears normal However the vehicle may be in a No Start Condition and the THEFT light will be blinking rapidly Corrective Procedure This procedure should recover the vehicle and allow it to be started Therefore it is recommended that the MAX MicroTuner_programming cycle be completed prior to recovery i e The user should allow the MAX MicroTuner to upload the stock program and should select their choice of performance files and any user options if available Following instructions they should complete the programming process Once the vehicle has been programmed with the selected performance program complete the following steps to reset the PATS THEFT condition if necessary Disconnect the Superchips MAX MicroTuner amp cable from the vehicle computer interface connector If the vehicle will not start and the Theft Light is blinking rapidly 1 Remove the Ground cable from the battery post for a period of fifteen minutes to allow the vehicle DTC codes and Theft codes to clear 2 Re attach the Ground cable to the battery and start the vehicle as you normally would Error Notification In the event the programming cycle is interrupted the MAX MicroTuner is designed to recover automatically Follow the on screen prompts If for any reason the MAX MicroTuner fails to complete its programming cycle an erro
7. Page 1 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Superchips 1715 MAX MicroTuner Ford V8 E F Lightning Harley and Ford Lincoln amp Mercury SUV Series Vehicle Programming Instructions PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE YOU PROCEED Thank you for choosing the Superchips Model 1715 MAX MicroTuner a state of the art instrument that allows you to install a Superchips performance program specifically tuned for your vehicle and your driving requirements You can select between a Performance or Towing Performance program when you are using premium fuel You can also select a program that provides optimum performance when using 87 octane fuel If your vehicle is a Lightning or super charged Harley Davidson Edition vehicle an HP4 tuning level is offered in lieu of the 87 Octane tuning level for use when a 4lb pulley is used to raise boost pressure You can custom tune your shift points and shift firmness and optionally raise or lower the vehicle rpm and speed limiters Vehicles with electronic speedometers allow for correction to compensate for gear changes and tire size This product is intended for use on unmodified stock engines without other engine enhancement devices installed and with stock transmissions Use High Octane Fuel The Superchips Performance Towing Performance and HP4 programs require that you use at least 91 octane fuel Using a lower octane fuel
8. e MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Turn Ignition ON Do NOT START Eng Turn the ignition switch ON The MAX MicroTuner will beep once and display the following messages Ready to Install then Do NOT turn OFF New TUNING the IGNITION then Press gt to Continue IMPORTANT NOTE Do not interrupt the MAX MicroTuner programming cycle or disconnect it from your vehicle until the programming cycle is complete The entire programming cycle can take several minutes Press gt The MAX MicroTuner will beep once and erase the present program The MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message Erasing Present Program Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 11 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Page 12 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc After the present program has been erased the MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message Install TUNING The bottom line of the display shows the programming progress End of Programming Sequence The programming sequence is now complete Once the programming sequence has been successfully accomplished on a vehicle the MAX MicroTuner becomes LOCKED to that vehicle The MAX MicroTuner may not be used to tune any other vehicle The MAX MicroTuner may be used on other Ford vehicles as a DTC Reader When
9. e are a pr Figure 2 S variety of fuse configurations as Foure pr ss shown in Figures 3 7 With the ignition key in the OFF position remove the fuel system fuse Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 4 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Figure 3 Typical Fuse Arrangement 2000 2001 F150 Fuse 9 20 Amp Figure 4 Typical Fuse Arrangement 1996 Bronco MAXI Fuse 16 20 Amp Figure 5 Typical Fuse Arrangement 1997 1998 F150 1999 Expedition MAXI Fuse 19 20 Amp Figure 6 Typical Fuse Arrangement 1998 E350 Fuse 17 30 Amp Figure 7 Typical Fuse Arrangement 1996 Explorer Fuse 3 20 Amp 1 Connecting the MAX MicroTuner to your vehicle With the ignition switch in the OFF position locate the diagnostic connector under the dash near the steering wheel or under the glove box and connect the MAX MicroTuner cable to the diagnostic connector See Figure 8 When connected the MAX MicroTuner will run a self test displaying several start up messages Following the start up messages if the MAX MicroTuner has been previously used to program a vehicle the MicroTuner will beep and display MicroTuner is VIN Locked This indicates the MAX MicroTuner has been previously Used to program a vehicle and can not program another The MAX MicroTu
10. ed to program another vehicle The MAX MicroTuner will continue to operate normally on the original vehicle After establishing communications the MAX MicroTuner will display the following message RETURN to STOCK YES or NO If NO is pressed the MAX MicroTuner will return to nstalling the Superchips Performance Program at Step 5 above Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc If the YES key is pressed it will beep once and display the following message Turn Ignition OFF Press gt Turn the ignition to the OFF position and press the gt key on the keypad The MAX MicroTuner will beep and blink the following message for approximately 6 seconds Initialization Please Wait After initialization is complete the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Turn Ignition ON Do NOT START Eng Turn the ignition to the ON position The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the following messages Ready to RETURN then Do NOT turn OFF to STOCK the IGNITION then Press gt to Continue Press gt The MAX MicroTuner will beep once and erase the present program The MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message Erasing Present Program After the program has been erased the MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message Return To STOCK The bottom line
11. efund of the purchase price credit or a replacement Product at the dealer s discretion This Guarantee does not apply to products purchased from auctions nor does it apply to Products purchased used Follow these procedures to get your refund or replacement 1 If you are returning a MicroTuner or Flashpaq use the MicroTuner or Flashpaq to return your vehicle to the stock settings for the vehicle Instructions are included in the user manual 2 Put the Product back in its original packaging 3 Make a copy of your sales receipt The sales receipt must be from the location where you purchased your Product and must include the name of the business its address and the part number or description of the applicable Superchips Product Invoices credit card statements or sales receipts from an online payment service company will not be accepted 4 Return the Product in its original packaging with a copy of the sales receipt to the place of purchase Superchips Inc Limited Warranty What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship in any product sold by Superchips or its affiliates through its authorized dealers Product Warranty is valid only for new products purchased through Authorized Dealers Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims How Long Does the Coverage Last This warranty lasts for one 1 year from the date of purchase Coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer own
12. ership of the Product What will Superchips Do Superchips will repair or replace the defective or malfunctioning Product or any defective or malfunctioning part thereof at no charge This warranty covers parts and labor only Superchips will reimburse you for all reasonable shipping charges within the first thirty 30 days of purchase What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by abuse misuse acts of God or improper installation or repair by non Superchips personnel This warranty does not cover Products purchased used nor does it apply to Products purchased from auctions or entities that are not Superchips authorized dealers This warranty does not cover damage to your vehicle Use of the Product to change the performance characteristics of your vehicle could invalidate the warranty provided by the vehicle manufacturer Consult your vehicle warranty before using the Product on your vehicle SUPERCHIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU How Do You Get Service If something goes wrong with your Product during the warranty period use the following procedure to return the Product to Superchips 1 Call Superchips Customer Service at 1 888 227 2447 Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm EST t
13. etting Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 10 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Viewing the Option Settings The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message View Custom Opts YES or NO Press YES to view the present values of the Custom Option Settings Press any key on the MAX MicroTuner keypad The Custom Options current settings will be presented in order Press any key to view the next Custom Option setting Press NO to continue without viewing the Custom Option Settings The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Accept Custom Opts YES or NO Press YES on the MAX MicroTuner keypad to continue with the tuning process Press NO to start over at Installing the Superchips Performance Program at Step 5 Install TUNING YES or NO Press YES on the MAX MicroTuner keypad to continue with the tuning process Press NO to start over at Selecting Tune Vehicle Diagnostics at Step 2 Programming Section The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Turn Ignition OFF Press gt Turn the ignition to the OFF position and press the gt key on the keypad The MAX MicroTuner will beep and blink the following message for approximately 6 seconds Initialization Please Wait After initialization is complete th
14. in the packaging materials for your MAX MicroTuner for more information Use of premium fuel Performance Program setting 91 octane or greater is required e Ifthe Shift Point is lowered both the Up Shift and Down Shift settings are lowered proportionally Caution e The WOT Wide Open Throttle setting is raised or lowered proportionally with the The PERFORMANCE TOW PERF and HP4 tuning levels require that you use at least 91 Up Shift setting octane fuel Using a lower octane fuel while the PERFORMANCE TOW PERF or HP4 es A F P g The following screens for editing the Shift Points are the same for all Shift Points except the selected Shift Point replaces n n in the descriptions that follow tuning level is selected may cause detonation that can cause damage to your engine that is not covered by the Superchips warranty The MAX MicroTuner will beep and initially display the message The MAX MicroTuner will Display the following SHIFT POINT n n Tuning Level Superchips XXXXXXXX Once a shift point has been changed the message displayed will be Pressing lt and gt on the keypad changes the fuel setting SHIFT POINT n n Pressing YES on the keypad saves the tuning level setting MIN ST MAX n n is 1 2 2 3 or 3 4 ST Stock If PERFORMANCE tuning is selected the MAX MicroTuner beeps once and displays The present Shift Point setting will flash MAX is approximately 10mph above the STOCK Towing a Traile
15. ively low temperatures can cause malfunction or damage to the MAX MicroTuner that is not warranted by the Superchips Inc Your Vehicle s STOCK Program The MAX MicroTuner stores a copy of your vehicle s original stock computer program Your vehicle computer must contain the manufacturer s STOCK factory program If you have used a programmer from another aftermarket company you must use their product to return your computer back to STOCK condition before proceeding If you have a performance enhancing chip installed it must be removed Your Vehicle and Service Centers If you need to return your vehicle to a service center restore the vehicle program to its STOCK program as described below The service center might reprogram your vehicle with an updated STOCK program without your knowledge If your vehicle has not been returned to its STOCK program prior to service the Superchips MAX MicroTuner will no longer be able to program your vehicle Such a failure is not covered by the Superchips warranty Vehicle Preparation Very Important Before connecting the MAX MicroTuner to your vehicle remove any accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power ports If an aftermarket audio system with amps is present power to the amps must be turned off Radio day time running lights and interior lights cell phones etc all need to be turned off as the MAX MicroTuner needs full battery voltage to program Ensure your vehicle bat
16. ner will continue to operate normally on the original vehicle and may be used as a DTC Reader on other Ford vehicles The MAX MicroTuner then displays the following message Begin with Ign OFF Press gt Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 5 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Insure the ignition switch is OFF then press the gt key on the keypad The MAX MicroTuner alternately displays the following messages Turn Ignition ON then Press gt Do NOT START Eng to Continue 2 Selecting Tune Vehicle Diagnostics Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Press the gt key on the keypad The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message A Tune Vehicle B Diagnostics Press the A key on the keypad to continue with the tuning process Press the B key to read and or clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes from the vehicle See provided Reader Instructions and Code Interpretations in the separate manual for this purpose with your MAX Micro tuner 3 Vehicle Programming The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Is FUEL System Disabled YES NO If NO is pressed the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the following messages FUEL System Must then See Tuner Manual Be Disabled 1st for Procedure then Press Any Key
17. o request a Return Authorization RA number 2 Mark the outside of the shipping package with the RA number Packages that are not marked with the RA number will be refused 3 Make a copy of your sales receipt The sales receipt must be from the location where you purchased your Product and must include the name of the business where you purchased the Product and the address of such business Invoices credit card statements or sales receipts from an online payment service company will not be accepted 4 Send the Product postage paid the copy of the sales receipt a brief written description of the problem and your contact information to Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 Attn Warranty Claims We will inspect the Product and either repair it or replace it with a new or rebuilt Product We reserve the right to use refurbished parts when making repairs Your Rights Under State Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 3 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Important Note Regarding Storage of Your MAX MicroTuner It is recommended that you not store your MAX MicroTuner in your vehicle if ambient temperatures in your area fall below 32 F Excess
18. of the display shows the programming progress When the programming sequence is completed the MAX MicroTuner beeps and will display Please Wait The MAX MicroTuner is testing to see if the Passive Anti Theft System is active If PATS is active the MAX MicroTuner beeps and displays the message Resetting PATS Please Wait If Returning to Stock and PATS is not active the MAX MicroTuner automatically clears the vehicle DTCs The MAX MicroTuner Beeps and displays the following messages Clearing DTCs then TUNING Installed Please Wait Turn Ign OFF then Remove the Ford then Enable the MAX Tuner FUEL System Turn the ignition OFF and remove the MAX MicroTuner cable Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http Awww Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 13 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Page 14 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc No Start after Programming Don t Panic In some vehicles equipped with the Passive Anti Theft System or PATS once the MAX MicroTuner begins saving the factory stock program the THEFT light begins blinking rapidly and may even blink in short and long pulses to alert the user to a problem Since the Superchips MAX MicroTuner is communicating directly with the PCM no other devices may interrupt As a result the PATS module flags this as an error or theft condition and goes into T
19. r message will be displayed on the unit Please make note of the message displayed and contact Superchips Customer Service If you need assistance please contact your local dealer or call Superchips Customer Service at 407 585 7000 M F 8 00 AM till 5 00 PM EST 11 Special Instructions for Disabling the Fuel System in 2003 and Later Ford Expeditions amp Lincoln Navigators The Ford Motor Company requires that a connector be unplugged under the hood to disable the fuel system There is no need to remove any fuses The fuel system connector is located in the Power Train Control Module located under the hood on the passenger side firewall To disable the fuel system with the ignition OFF unplug the center plug only from this module by pulling down on the connector lever as shown in the figure below Remember to reconnect the plug when directed to do so by the MAX MicroTuner Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 15 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Page 16 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchips Inc
20. r setting MIN is approximately 10mph below the STOCK setting YES or NO Use lt to lower the Shift Point gt to raise the Shift Point Press gt while MAX is flashing to select the Superchips Performance Program setting If the YES key is pressed to indicate you plan to tow a trailer the MAX MicroTuner A gt A y IS p you p Press YES to save the desired Shift Point setting beeps and displays Use Tow Perf The MAX MicroTuner will repeat this process for each Shift Point Only Editing the Shift Pressure Option Settings Press gt The Shift Pressure Option allows the user to set each Shift Pressure independently The to Continue choices are e Use the STOCK setting for the Shift Pressure 6 Editing the Custom Options Settings e Adjust the Superchips Performance Program setting for the Shift Pressure The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the keys to use while editing the Custom Option The following screens for adjusting the Shift Pressure are the same for all Shift Pressures settings see ia except the selected Shift Pressure replaces n n in the descriptions that follow Use lt and gt to then Pressing YES After choosing the shift points you wish to use the MAX MicroTuner will beep and initially Adjust an Option Saves the Option display the message Then SHIFT PRESS n n Press Any Key to Superchips Start Editing Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 ht
21. r vehicle is a Lightning or supercharged Harley Davidson Edition vehicle an HP4 are not options on Manual Transmission vehicles tuning level is offered in lieu of the 87 Octane tuning level This tuning level should be Press NO if the vehicle has an Automatic Transmission used if you have installed a 4lb pulley to raise the boost pressure Do not select this tuning level if you have the stock pulley installed Doing so will degrade engine performance Editing the Shift Points Option Settings The TOW PERF tuning level provides engine and transmission tuning enhanced for towing The Shift Point option allows the user to set each Shift Point independently The choices are applications The TOW PERF tuning level should be selected when your vehicle is used for e Adjust from STOCK or the gear corrected STOCK Shift Point 10mph towing Maximum trailer weight of a stock vehicle is specified by the original manufacturer e Use the Superchips Performance Program Shift Point setting Towing loads greater than this may cause damage the vehicle Damage caused by towing f weights greater than the maximum trailer weight specified for your vehicle shall not be the Some basic rules are implemented by the MAX MicroTuner for Shift Point options responsibility of Superchips Inc See the important insert regarding Maximum Trailer Weight If the Shift Point is raised the Down Shift point remains at the STOCK or Superchips
22. ter when other than stock tires are installed The Tire Height Option allows the user to set the Tire Height to STOCK or 24 0 38 0 inches in 1 4 inch intervals Tire height should be measured from the top of the tire at its highest point to the ground The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message TIRE Height XX XX The present Tire Height setting is displayed Use lt or gt to change the Tire Height setting and YES to save the Tire Height Custom Option setting The STOCK tire size setting is selected by pressing lt when the 24 00 tire height is displayed Note The Tire Height Option is NOT supported for all vehicles Editing the Gear Size Option Setting The Gear Size Option allows the MAX Tuner to match the transmission Shift Points to the selected Gear Size It also corrects the Speedometer Odometer when other than STOCK Gears are installed The Gear Size Option allows you to set the Gear Size to STOCK or one of the following options 2 73 3 08 3 27 3 31 3 55 3 73 4 10 4 56 Note The Gear Size Option is NOT supported for all vehicles The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message Set GEAR Size XXX xxx is Stock or the Gear Size The present Gear Size setting flashes Use lt or gt to change the Gear Size setting and YES to save the Gear Size Custom Option setting Pressing lt key when the lowest gear ratio is displayed will select the STOCK gear s
23. tery is fully charged and not connected to a battery charger Do not leave the MAX MicroTuner connected and unattended for any length of time to prevent unnecessary battery drain Do not remove the programming cable during any programming sequence THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION IN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL The Ford Motor Company requires that the fuel system be disabled BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A PERFORMANCE PROGRAM OR TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO ITS STOCK PROGRAM Typically the fuel system fuse is found in an Auxiliary Fuse Box located under the hood on the right side of the engine as shown in Figures 1 7 below There are a variety of fuse layouts You can find the specific loca tion of the fuel system fuse in your owner s manual Failure to remove this fuse may cause severe damage to your engine that is not covered by the Superchips warranty Important Note for 2003 and Later Ford Expeditions amp Lincoln Navigators A special procedure is required to disable the fuel system in your vehicle Please see Section 11 on page 12 for instructions Auxiliary Fuse box Disabling the Fuel System Locate the auxiliary fuse box usually located under the hood on the driver s side Open the hinged Zh lid of the black plastic box There is LAN usually a diagram of fuse locations iFuel Pump Fuse h on the inside of the lid Check your i 14 Vehicle Owner s Manual for the fuel sh i system fuse number Ther
24. the programming sequence is completed the MAX MicroTuner beeps and will display Please Wait The MAX MicroTuner is testing to see if the Passive Anti Theft System is active If PATS is active the MAX MicroTuner beeps and displays the message Resetting PATS Please Wait If Returning to Stock and PATS is not active the MAX MicroTuner automatically clears the vehicle DTCs The MAX MicroTuner Beeps and displays the following messages Clearing DTCs then TUNING Installed Please Wait Turn Ign OFF then Remove the Ford then Enable the MAX Tuner FUEL System Turn the ignition OFF and remove the cable from the diagnostic port IMPORTANT NOTE You MUST disable the fuel system before attempting to install a Performance Program or to return the vehicle to its STOCK condition Failing to do so can cause serious damage to your engine that is not covered by the Superchips warranty 10 Return to Stock Sequence The Return to Stock Sequence is used to reprogram a vehicle previously tuned with the Superchips MAX MicroTuner with its original stock tuning Follow the steps described in Connecting the Superchips MAX MicroTuner to your vehicle in section 1 Following the typical start up messages if the MAX MicroTuner has been previously used to program a vehicle the MAX MicroTuner will beep and display MicroTuner is VIN Locked This indicates the MAX MicroTuner has been previously used to program a vehicle It should not be us
25. tp www Superchips com Superchips Inc 1790 East Airport Blvd Sanford FL 32773 407 585 7000 http www Superchips com Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Superchip amp Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips Inc Page 9 of 16 Form 0129L 03 29 07 Superchips I nc Once a shift pressure has been changed the message displayed will be SHIFT PRESS n n MIN MAX n n is 1 2 2 3 or 3 4 The present Shift Pressure setting will flash The vehicle program determines the MAX setting MIN is the vehicle s stock setting Use lt to lower the Shift Pressure gt to raise the Shift Pressure Press gt while MAX is flashing to select the Superchips Performance Program setting Press YES to save the Shift Pressure Custom Option setting The MAX MicroTuner will repeat this process for each Shift Pressure Editing the Speed Limiter Option Setting The Speed Limiter option allows the user to set the vehicle Speed Limiter to Use the Superchips Performance Program raised setting e Use the STOCK setting The MAX MicroTuner will beep and display the message SPEED LIMITER Raise or Stock The current Speed Limiter setting will flash Use lt or gt to change the setting and YES to save the Speed Limiter Custom Option setting Editing the Tire Height Option Setting The Tire Height Option allows the user to correct the Soeedometer Odome
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