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Page 2: Table Of Contents
REGISTERING THE VIVID LINQ ............10 UPDATING THE LINQ ................11 DOWNLOADING THE VIVID APP TO YOUR ANDROID ...12 PAIRING YOUR ANDROID WITH THE VIVID LINQ ..12 LOCATING THE OBD-II PORT ..........13 MOUNTING ON WINDSHIELD ..........13 VIVID LINQ LED INFORMATION .........14 POWER LED ....................14... - Page 3 GAUGES ....................18 MENU OPTIONS ......................18 ADDITIONAL GAUGE OPTIONS .................19 DAQ ......................20 ADDITION DAQ OPTIONS ....................20 MILEAGE MENTOR ................21 MAINTENANCE MINDER ..............22 INCLINOMETER ..................25 CALIBRATION (INCLINOMETER) ................25 DTC......................25 DOWNLOADABLE FEATURES ..........26 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM..........26 ADVANCED TRANSMISSION TUNING..........26 ADJUSTABLE SHIFT POINTS..............26 ADJUSTABLE TORQUE MANAGEMENT..........29 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............31 Q &...
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Page 4: Safety Warning & Caution
Not doing so can lead to loss of vehicle control. Modify the speed limiter only for use in closed-circuit, legally- sanctioned racing environments, not for use on public roadways. Always use and install the Superchips VIVID in compliance with the instructions and manual provided. -
Page 5: Installation And Operation Warnings
If the vehicle will be sitting for long periods of time without being started, disconnect the VIVID LINQ from the vehicles data port to prevent voltage draw from the battery. NOTE: Dispose of this product consistent with local city and state codes. Return... -
Page 6: Misuse
MISUSE It is highly recommended you read and comply with all instructions included in the product manuals provided. Raising or lowering the center of gravity of the vehicle can affect the overall stability of the vehicle in certain situations. Obey all federal and state vehicle rules and regulations. Do not exceed proper operating conditions. -
Page 7: Service Center And Compatibility Cautions
Superchips updates its active products (i.e. those currently being manufactured) to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations. However, this process can take some time as Superchips is not always made aware of calibration changes made by the OEM. CAUTION: If you have used another tuner/programmer on your vehicle, you will need to program the vehicle back to OEM stock and remove the device before using the programmer. -
Page 8: Carb/Epa Compliance
CARB/EPA COMPLIANCE Superchips is at the forefront in bringing you up-to-date, street legal parts that comply with federal and state emissions regulations. Superchips is working vigorously to be street legal in all 50 states per established CARB (California Air Resources Board) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations. -
Page 9: Using This Manual
Most screens are user- intuitive and similar in functionality. For specific information regarding horsepower, torque, and other features available for this product, visit www.superchips.com for year/make/model/engine performance parameters. WHAT’S IN THE BOX... -
Page 10: Suggested Tools Needed
Shade (improves your comfort during PCM programming) UPDATING THE VIVID LINQ Superchips has pre-loaded your new VIVID LINQ with all the applicable programs for your vehicle from our vast tuning catalog. However, vehicle manufacturer’s occasionally release new calibrations not detectable to Superchips at the time your VIVID LINQ is manufactured. -
Page 11: Updating The Linq
USB Port located on the Computer. (The LINQ should ONLY be connected to the PC) NOTE: Once the VIVID LINQ is plugged into your PC, the server will check to see what updates are available for your device. If a software update is available the LINQ will automatically update. -
Page 12: Downloading The Vivid App To Your Android
Internet Update for you to download you will automatically receive a confi rmation email stating that your fi le is available. Connect your VIVID LINQ to the Internet Update site. Once logged in, the LINQ will automatically be updated with those fi les. When you are prompted, disconnect the LINQ and program the vehicle. -
Page 13: Locating The Obd-Ii Port
LOCATING THE OBD-II PORT The VIVID LINQ has a 16 pin OBD-II connector that plugs into your vehicle’s OBD-II port located under the driver’s side dashboard. The purpose of this connector is to provide a communication link between your vehicle and your device as well as provide a power and ground source. -
Page 14: Vivid Linq Led Information
If both Red and Blue LEDs come on at the same time for 1 second, your vehicle is already tuned (VIN-Locked). The VIVID LINQ can be attached indefi nitely to the vehicles OBD-II port if you plan to use our Advanced Data Acquisition software included in the VIVID software suite. -
Page 15: Tuning
Android desktop to gain access to the VIVID program. (A stock vehicle PCM memory read will be performed) 3. Verify the Bluetooth signal to the VIVID LINQ has been achieved by checking that the LED lights are powered on the VIVID LINQ itself. - Page 16 **Options may vary by OEM and vehicle type. Depending upon your vehicle application a series of tuning levels will be provided to you for selection. Once the engine tuning of your choice has been selected and you have chosen to use the Advanced Tuning feature **Th e wireframe a list of user adjustable options...
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Page 17: Switching Tuning Levels Or Returning To Stock
If the vehicle will be sitting for more than 2-3 days without being started periodically, please unplug the VIVID LINQ from the vehicles data port to prevent voltage draw from the vehicles battery. -
Page 18: Gauges
fi les: 1. Go to... Start> My Computer> Removable Disks 7. Select the fi le labeled Superchips 8. Choose the DAQ Folder *DAQ Options - Additional settings specifi c to certain vehicles. NOTE: If you are recording a DAQ session in either the Gauges or DAQ and... -
Page 19: Additional Gauge Options
Additional Gauge Options For more “customizeable” features, touch and hold any Gauge on the screen until a Popup Menu appears on your device. The following options will appear: *Move Gauge - Allows you to move the highlighted gauge around the screen by holding the gauge with your fi... -
Page 20: Daq
The DAQ option is similar to the Gauge option in that it allows you to monitor multiple PIDs on one screen. The DAQ option goes one step further allowing you to monitor multiple PIDs on multiple screens. There are (3) screen types available within the DAQ option: NOTE: The list of PID’s shown are for on all demonstration purposes only and the actual PID’s show on your vehicle will vary. -
Page 21: Mileage Mentor
MILEAGE MENTOR Th e Mileage Mentor provides the user with accurate fuel mileage information to help users improve their fuel mileage. Th e features included in this option are as follows: Odometer - Vehicle odometer. (NOTE: Th is feature must be set up in the Maintenance Minder before it will work here). -
Page 22: Maintenance Minder
Additional Menu Options Press your Android’s Menu button, the following options will appear at the bottom of the screen: *Enter Actual Fuel Economy - Allows you to add the actual fuel economy you are getting so you can compare what your vehicle is saving vs. what it was rated for. - Page 23 The Maintenance Minder is separated into TWO parts. The fi rst part is the main Maintenance Minder interface application. This application shows the global settings, list of service items, and individual values for the currently selected service item. The second part is a background service that keeps track of the odometer and compares it to the active service items to see if they are due for service.
- Page 24 Maintenance Minder Screen to see if the description matches). 4. Choose to turn the Item ON. This will allow your device to notify you when this particular Service Item is due. 5. Enter a Service Interval. This is the number of miles after which each service is required.
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Page 25: Inclinometer
3) Collapse the data 4) Expand the data 5) Device List - used to pair the Android device to the VIVID LINQ. **Some codes are hard codes, i.e. when a part is missing or broken. Even if you clear the codes, a CEL will still be illuminated and the DTC will remain until the problem is fi... -
Page 26: Downloadable Features
Superchips Advanced Transmission Tuning feature. (** Dodge/Jeep Trucks and SUVs with 45RFE Transmissions only.) Superchips highly recommend that you get the transmission up to its normal operating temperature before testing any new adjustments made with either of these Advanced Transmission Tuning features. - Page 27 (low) tuning. Your factory Shift schedules are displayed the fi rst time you enter this feature. Since each vehicle year, make and model will detail different shift points, Superchips recommends that you record your stock schedules on paper as a beginning reference.
- Page 28 in the Points tab or in the graph. Each will react to adjustments made in the other. (You will need to scroll the tab down in order to select and adjust a different shift line. Once the new shift line has been selected scroll the Points tab back up to view.) As you move the intersection dots in each shift point you will see the numbers on the left change.
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Page 29: Adjustable Torque Management
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE MANAGEMENT Once you have programmed your vehicle with a Superchips tuning level scroll down to the 3rd set of icons in the main VIVID menu and select the Torque Management Icon. Similar to the Shift Point adjustment feature, the Torque management feature for Dodge gas trucks and SUV applications allows you to adjust how fi... - Page 30 With your fi nger touch any one of the intersecting dots in the graph and drag the dot to the desired location. The user can also adjust each torque management point by numerical value in the Points tab by touching and scrolling the tab upward.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
By selecting the menu icon you can save your current schedule, load an existing schedule, or invert the main graph for a diff erent view. Main Graph: Inverted graph: TROUBLESHOOTING Product Recovery: When a LINQ is in recovery state the VIVID software will prompt you to enter Recovery Mode which will follow a step-by-step process to return the vehicle to stock. -
Page 32: Q&A
Question: Can I remove the Active Fuel Management Feature on my GM (or Multiple Displacement System on Chrysler products) with the Superchips VIVID? Answer: Yes. The Superchips Vivid Tuner will allow you to remove the displacement- on-demand from any GM or Chrysler vehicle that comes equipped with that feature from the factory. -
Page 33: Facts
Always program the vehicle to stock, and update the product while it is out of the vehicle to ensure that the software on the VIVID LINQ is up to date with the software the dealer installs in the vehicle. -
Page 34: Tech Support & Service
8 am to 5 pm Eastern standard time. Most service issues can be resolved using our internet update software, but in the event the product needs to be returned to Superchips for service, please follow these important steps: 1) Contact Superchips customer service at 1-888-227-2447 within the hours of operation listed above. - Page 36 Follow Us www.superchips.com 1790 East Airport Blvd. | Sanford, FL 32773 | 888.227.2447 REV 00...
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