Contents 1 Scope of delivery4 2 Technical overview 5 3 Installation 6 4 Operation 8 5 Warnings 16 6 Troubleshooting 17 7 Contact 20 Overview and explanation of symbols Warnings and important information – please read! General information on installation and use Tips to assist installation and use...
2 Technical overview 2.1. Control panels Back On/Off (Hold 3s) As the only mechanical button, this button is used to switch the remote controller on and off In addition, the button can be equated with a „back button“ when pressed briefl y. This simplifi es navigation through the menu.
3 Installation 3.1. Positioning of the controller Remove the foil on one side of the adhesive dot and stick it to the round base Position the controller so that it is clearly visible and easy for the driver to reach For legal reasons, the pas- senger must not have access to the mounted controller while driving! Positioning on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel Once you have selected a suitable location, peel off the second protective film from the adhesive...
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3 Installation 3.2. Expand | Disconnect from the base The controller can be removed from the vehicle for various reasons. • Use of the anti-theft protection • Charge the battery outside of the vehicle To loosen the base, turn the operating part counterclockwise by 90°...
4 Operation 4.1. Connection | 4.1.1. Set up controller and app at the same time The operation of the RaceChip XLR5 is also possible via the RaceChip+ app with all popular smartphones and Iphones For this, simply download the app:...
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4 Operation 4.1.2. Set up controller individually If the controller was not registered and connected during the fi rst app connection, it can be connected subsequently Switch on the ignition and wait for a connection between the app and the Brainbox In the menu, open the vehicle profi le and navigate to the XLR page (right image) Add controller...
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4 Operation 4.2. Drive Modes | Home Screen If there is no connection to the XLR5, a clock is displayed. The type of clock can be selected in the menu between analog and digital When a connection to the XLR5 is established, the controller displays the current driving mode When the connection is fi rst established, this is the SPORT mode Perfect for dynamic No more sluggishness...
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For consumption optimized driving • A different driving level is suitable for every driving situation and every driving style. • Therefore, feel free to test each driving level. RaceChip recommendation: Save setting: Drive mode Swiping up from the bottom of the...
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4 Operation 4.4. Menu Navigation in and through the menu: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the menu You can navigate back in the menu using the key on the side of the controller Setting options: Settings Display Brightness...
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Setting options: Settings Language Settings About Firmware Updates are performed with the help of the RaceChip+ app When an update is available, you will be notifi ed in the app. Follow the instructions in the app to perform the update.
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(usually about 5 minutes after it is locked), the anti-theft protection becomes active and suppresses the throttle pedal signal. Until the controller reconnects to the Brainbox, or the anti-theft is deactivated via the RaceChip+ app, pressing the throttle pedal will not cause the engine to respond...
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Since this mode can only be deactivated with the controller or the RaceChip+ app, the throttle pedal will remain in valet mode until you receive the vehicle back and deactivate the mode with the controller 4.5.4.
5 Warnings The controller is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. Therefore, the following safety instructions apply: • Do not disassemble the controller. • Only use suitable charging cables (see chapter: Charging). • Do not use damaged USB-C cables. • Do not use it if it is damaged. There is a risk of fire! •...
What to do No connection, but • In rare cases, smartphones automatically connect to the display shows Bluetooth controller. This then blocks the connection to the RaceChip symbol XLR5 • Check whether a smartphone is connected to „Remote“ in the vicinity and delete the connection Controller stays on only •...
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These functions are only available if the learning process has theft are not available been completed successfully Navigate to „Settings“ „XLR5 Settings“ in the RaceChip+ App and restart the throttle pedal calibration Follow all instructions in the APP to do this: •...
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6 Troubleshooting Description of problem What to do The response behavior • The security mechanism of the RaceChip XLR5 has been is as in stock (a sudden activated because RaceChip XLR5 has detected a faulty loss of the Bluetooth signal transmission connection can be an •...
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