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Superchips is so confident you will be satisfied with the Cortex that we guarantee it! If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied within 30 days after your purchase of a new Superchips Cortex (“Product”), you may return it to the place you bought it for a full refund of the purchase price, credit, or a replacement Product at the dealer’s discretion.
Component Functions Connections Cortex programming cable plugs USB cable plugs into your Cortex into your vehicle’s OBDII port & PC for Internet Updating. under your steering wheel & dash. What’s in the Box Key Functions Up, Increase Cortex with USB cable plugs programming into your Cortex cable plugs into...
You will need to be connected to the internet and running Windows XP/2000 or Vista. Although Mac is not supported, Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion running a shell of Windows XP/2000 or Vista is supported. 1. Register on www.superchips.com. 2. Download & Install the Internet Update Application by logging in with your registered user name and password and clicking the Download button.
tune Your Vehicle Plug your Cortex tuner into your vehicle. Change the Tune Level on your vehicle by choosing Quick Tune or Advanced Tune. Do not remove the programming cable during any programming sequence, it may result in a vehicle no-start condition. Although Cortex is designed to recover from this situation it is best to avoid, if at all possible.
Required Octane for gas vehicles varies by application. This tuner does not allow the user to defy the laws of physics. It is the user’s responsibility to obey all traffic laws. Race on the track, never on the street. www.superchips.com...
Options Most options will be optimized in the Superchips “Quick Tune”. Use “Advanced Tune” to independently set each option. Please visit www.superchips.com for vehicle application details. NOTE: Advanced Tune Option availability varies by vehicle. Speed Limiter Tire Height Adjusts top speed limiter by increments or fixed Corrects the speedometer and odometer for values.
If you did not use Cortex to return your vehicle to its factory setting and your vehicle is reprogrammed by the service center, the Cortex tuner will no longer be able to program your vehicle. Such a situation is not covered by the Superchips Inc. warranty. www.superchips.com...
additional Features DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes]: Use these features to diagnose your vehicle. DTC’s arise when your vehicle computer detects a sensor failure or if a parameter is outside a specific range. Most vehicles will illuminate the check engine or service engine soon light to alert you of this.
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Features Please visit www.superchips.com to update your tuner and enable these great features. Use these features to support performance logging of your vehicle’s speeds and distances. You can compare the stock performance vs. the tuned performance of your vehicle, and those of other vehicles supported as well.
Displays serial number of the tuner, firmware version, & vehicle database versions (Car Database, Gas Truck Database, Diesel Database, etc.) Firmware and Databases are updated through Superchips Internet Update Application. Always stay current - get the latest update today at www.superchips.com.
A: P1000 is a DTC that normally appears after a but also have special valued added features only vehicle programming session. It will automatically Superchips supports – read each package to know clear after several drive cycles. It cannot be what’s right for you.
What is Covered? This warranty covers any defects in procedure to return the Product to Superchips. materials or workmanship in any product sold by Superchips or its affiliates through its authorized dealers (“Product”). 1. Call Superchips’ Customer Service at 1-407-585-7000...
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