DZ Custom Innovations ShiftSense Pro V2 Installation And Operation Manual

DZ Custom Innovations, LLC
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ShiftSense™ Pro V2 Installation and Operation
Do not attempt to use this device on applications for which it was not intended. This model is
designed for use on:
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2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 with automatic transmission.
ShiftSense™ Pro is an automated transmission controller which operates while the vehicle is in the
Sequential-shift "S" mode. It works purely electronically and is only applicable to vehicles with the
Sequential-shift feature (manumatic transmission option). This device does not override, modify,
or alter any of the vehicle's control computers, ECT, ECU, instrumentation, or emissions
controls. The benefit provided by the device is that it allows the driver to take advantage of an
after-market shift-mapping (combination of throttle position, speed, RPM), without the need to
modify any of the vehicles' ECU systems or controllers with alternative programming or
transmission 'chips'. It does not require any modification to the OEM vehicle components or
systems whatsoever. It is plug & play, interfacing with the vehicle through two connections. The
first is to the OBDII port under the dash. Through this connector it obtains speed and throttle
position in real-time at approximately 10 cycles-per-second. This data is standard output from
any modern OBD interface.
The second connection is placed in series with the OEM connector within the shift-lever console
(drivers-side). Through this connector, it reads if the vehicle is in Sequential-shift 'S' mode, and
can make the shift-up, shift-down commands at the appropriate/calculated speed and throttle, by
closing switched relays which send shift commands to the vehicle, similar to a driver making S+/S-
shifts by hand. Once the device is engaged, at any time if the operator manually pushes the lever
to command a shift up or down, the automated control of the ShiftSense™ Pro is cancelled and
control is relinquished back to the operator. Also, the system is only active in Sequential mode. If
the driver wishes to drive in "D', he may go ahead and do so; the device will remain totally
inactive.
The device includes an audible alarm which notifies the driver when the unit is engaged and
operating, and also any time that the control is cancelled. If it is cancelled while driving, the
vehicle simply stays in the currently selected Sequential-shift gear and reverts back to manual
control. From that point on, the device is inactive and the Sequential shift control will work as
OEM until it is intentionally re-engaged by the operator (placing the vehicle into Drive 'D', and
back into Sequential 'S').
The ShiftSense Pro V2 contains three shift-maps options which may be selected by the driver;
Level 1, 2, 3. The method for selecting the map can be found later in this instruction manual.
Before starting or driving vehicle, perform 'Functional Verification Test' outlined in this manual.
For any questions related to installation or operation, please email customer service at:
info@dz-custom-innovations.com