3) Fuel Level and Cost Adjustments
The Fill Up Function
The FILLUP function allows you to adjust and
<SCAN
GAUGE>
enter the fuel level and cost values to help
<TRIP
ScanGauge maintain accurate TO EMPTY and
FUEL COST and PROFIT/LOSS computations.
During initial setup, if you are not filling the
<DISPLAY
FILLUP>
tank to capacity, you will need to estimate the
<SETUP
amount of fuel in the tank.
Initial Setup
FILLUP Screen
To set the tank level initially, access the FILLUP
<-1
0
screen and use the upper left and right function
Tank=
85
buttons to adjust the "TANK=" value to what you
estimate is in the tank.
Fuel Cost Screen
For instance, if your vehicle's fuel gauge
<
$4.10
indicates there is a half a tank of fuel, then
Fuel Cost
adjust the "TANK=" value to match 1/2 of the
tank capacity.
Rate
Screen
<
<
$4.10
$2.00
Using the FILLUP Screen
Fuel Cost
Your Rate
Use the FILLUP screen each time you put fuel
in the tank. Adjust the number shown in the
Average
top line using the upper left and right function
Speed
buttons until the number matches the amount of
<
47 MPH
$4.10
fuel you put in the tank.
Fuel Cost
Avg Speed
You can increase the number in 10 gallon/liter
steps and decrease in 1 gallon/liter steps.
Push the SAVE button to complete the
Push the SAVE button to complete the
FILLUP process and reset the TRIP
FILLUP process and reset the TRIP
If your tank is full, press the function button next
parameters related to fuel.
parameters related to fuel.
to "+10" until the "TANK=" value is the same as
the tank capacity.
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 cost per gallon/liter, then press NEXT
MORE>
to proceed.
Rate Screen
Enter your per Mile/Km reimbursement rate. This will be the combined rate for distance, fuel,
MORE>
ect. For example, if you are reimbursed at $1.20 per-mile driven plus $0.75 per-mile for fuel
cost, you would adjust the top line to read $1.95. ($1.20 + $0.75 = $1.95).
You can also adjust the Rate to show $0.00. This will cause the cost base calculations to
+10>
simply show the actual cost of fuel being used.
NEXT>
Average Speed
The Average Speed screen simply shows you your average speed since the last time
you performed the fill-up procedure. This number is useful if you are tracking your fuel at
>
www.MyGauges.com. Write this number down on your fuel receipt, so you can record it
SAVE>
later in your MyGauges account.
Helpful Hints
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>
•
If you fill up your fuel tank with your vehicle on an incline, it can have an effect on the
NEXT>
SAVE>
amount of fuel the pump can dispense into your tank.
•
When filling your tank, let the pump shut off automatically. Do not top off.
•
>
To maintain the most accurate "TO EMPTY" information, it is best to fill the tank to its
SAVE>
SAVE>
capacity
•
If you have no need to track the time and distance values of the "TO EMPTY' and "TANK"
but still want to track fuel costs, you can simply skip the FILLUP Screen by pressing NEXT
and then entering the Fuel Cost. When you're done, press the lower right function button
next to SAVE.
4) Using Your ScanGauge
Your ScanGauge features an easy-
<SCAN
GAUGE>
to-use menu-driven design. Pushing
<TRIP
MORE>
the button next to each selection will
display that information. Pushing the
HOME button will take you back to the
Push the HOME button to return to
Home Screen at anytime.
the Home Screen at anytime.
GAUGE
Push the function buttons to cycle through
the available digital gauges.
Use the built-in Digital Gauges
1937RPM
The function buttons next to each gauge allow you
16.2MPG
3.40GPH
to select and display up to 4 gauges at a time.
TRIP
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 the currently selected Trip Computer
Push to cycle through the available trip data.
<
65 MPH MAX
<CURRENT
RESET>
Push to cycle through the available Trip Computers.
The currently selected Trip Computer
Push the function button next to CLEAR to clear the code
SCAN
Turn off the Check Engine Lamp
2 STORED CODES
When you vehicle's computer detects a
<CODES
CLEAR>
problem, it may store a trouble code. The
ScanGauge gives you the ability to read and
clear these trouble codes. ScanGauge will
#
ID
FM
provide a Code ID and Failure Mode for
<1
100
1
each saved trouble code.
Visit ScanGauge.com for an explanation of
Code ID
Failure mode
known trouble codes.
Number of Occurrences
Selected Code
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55MPH
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Quick Start Guide
Plugs into the J1939 or J1708 diagnostic connector already
CNT
built into most 1987 or Newer Diesel Pusher Motor Homes,
42>
RV's and Large Diesel Over-The-Road Trucks
SGDKRQS101
EDITION
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