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  • Page 2 Table of Contents Read Me Safety Warning & Caution Safety Guidelines FCC Compliance Quick Start In-Cab Display Accessories Cable Installation Windshield Mount Installation Touch Screen Main Menu Update Software Downloading Update Agent 1.0 Product Updates Tuning Tune Vehicle Tuning Devices Only Restore Vehicle Custom Tuning Performance Tests...

  • Page 3: Safety Warning & Caution

    Read Me Safety Warning & Caution Throughout this User Manual you will see important messages regarding your safety or the protection of your vehicle. These messages are designated by the words WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE. WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines WARNING Before using device, read and understand the user manual, including these additional safety instructions. Failure to do so could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. • Do not exceed legal speed limits on public roadways. Violating traffic laws is dangerous and could result in injury or vehicle damage or both.

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance

    Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Superchips, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 RF Exposure This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Quick Start In-Cab Display LEDs Light Touch Screen Sensor Runtime Button HDMI Port USB Port Mount Receptacle...
  • Page 8 Accessories Windshield Suction Mount Alcohol Wipe Iso- propyl OBDII to HDMI Cable HDMI OBDII Zip Ties USB Cable...

  • Page 9: Cable Installation

    Cable Installation 1 Locate the OBDII port. The connector is typically found directly below the driver side dash console. 2 Plug the OBDII connector into the vehicle port. 3 Route the HDMI end up the driver side dash. (On most vehicles, the side panel may be removed to expose the underside of the dash for easier...

  • Page 10: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen Use these gestures to navigate and control the display. Press/Select Vertical Swipe Select options, input val- Drag up or down menus, and ues, enter menus, etc. scroll through menu items. Horizontal Swipe Double Tap Scroll through gauge screens Enter sub-menus such as or change option values.
  • Page 11 Main Menu The Main Menu displays each of the menu options available on your device. While navigating the menus, you will notice the Main Menu icon. Press this icon to take you directly back to the Main Menu. To navigate to one of the 6 menu options, simply select an option icon.

  • Page 12: Update Software

    Method 1 - Internet Method 2 - Device A) Go to: www.superchips.com A) Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable. B) Click the DOWNLOADS tab B) Browse the file explorer and located at the top of the page.

  • Page 13: Product Updates

    Product Updates This device has the ability to update via a USB connection or a wireless connection. Refer to the following information for USB updates. Refer to the Check for Updates feature under the Settings section for more information on wireless updates. 1 Open the Update Agent 1.0 program, located on the desktop.
  • Page 14 Tuning Tune Vehicle While in the Main Menu, select the Tuning icon. The tune vehicle option provides a list of tunes selected for your vehicle’s engine and transmission (transmission tunes available only on certain applications). 1 Select the Tune Vehicle option. Scroll up/down to browse the available tunes.
  • Page 15 WARNING Do not program the vehicle while parked in unsafe locations including heavy traffic or places without cell phone service and the internet (if possible). 5 Once your vehicle has been successfully tuned, press Continue to return to the main menu. Customization 6 Refer to steps 1 &...
  • Page 16 10 Next, choose Accept and Install. The programming sequence will begin. 11 Once your vehicle has been successfully tuned, press Continue to return to the main menu. Restore Vehicle Use this option to return the vehicle back to it’s stock tune. 1 While in the Performance Tuning menu, select the...

  • Page 17: Custom Tuning

    Custom Tuning In order to apply custom calibrations using the custom tuning option, you will need to contact a professional calibrator (dealer) with access to our custom tuning software. For more information, contact our Technical Support department or visit our website. To get started, the dealer will request a stock file.
  • Page 18 Once you have a custom tune file ready to load onto the device, refer to the following instructions: 1 Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 2 Browse the file explorer and locate the dashpaq drive. 3 Paste custom tune file into the main dashpaq drive folder as shown.
  • Page 19 8 Select the custom file then click Install. 9 Choose Accept and Install to continue. The programming sequence will begin. 10 Once your vehicle has been successfully tuned, press Continue to return to the main menu.

  • Page 20: Performance Tests

    Performance Tests 0-60, 0-100, 1/4 Mile, & 1/8 Mile Tests While in the Main Menu, select the Performance Tests icon. A list of tests will appear. Use the following information to learn more about each test. 1 Select the Performance Test that you would like to start.
  • Page 21 Stop Light 4 Switch methods by clicking the middle button. 5 When the vehicle is in place, release the brake and proceed to accelerate. TIP: Select the back arrow to return to the main 00:00 menu. NOTE: Once the speed has been reached, the test will stop and the results will be displayed.

  • Page 22: Display & Audio Settings

    Settings Display & Audio Settings While in the Main Menu, select the Settings icon. A list of settings will appear. This section explains what these settings are and how to use them. 1 Select the Display Settings option. 2 Modify each setting by adjusting it’s corresponding slider left or right.
  • Page 23 Wi-Fi Setup This device is equipped with the ability to connect to and update over a secure Wi-Fi connection. For more information on how to check for updates, refer to the Check for Updates section of this manual. 1 Select the Wi-Fi Setup option.

  • Page 24: Check For Updates

    Check for Updates If the device is connected to Wi-Fi, click this option to look online for updates. If updates are available, the device will provide the option to perform the update. 1 Select the Check for Updates option. If connected to Wi- Fi, the device will locate our server and download any available...

  • Page 25: Display Settings

    Display Settings 1 Select the Display Settings option. 2 To change the setting, slide the button left or right. Display Settings Explained: Day Mode Brightness Changes how bright the background gets during the day. Night Mode Brightness Changes how dim the background gets at night.

  • Page 26: Restore Default Settings

    Restore Default Settings Use this setting to restore the device back to the factory settings. NOTE: This will NOT restore your vehicles’ factory data or unmarry the tool from your vehicle. 1 Select the Restore Default Settings option. 2 Press continue to restore all user settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 27: Alert Settings

    Alert Settings Use this setting to globally turn on/off gauge alerts 1 Select the Alert Settings option. 2 Turn the setting ON or OFF using the toggle switch. 3 Select Exit to return to the Settings menu.
  • Page 28 Gauges & Logging Gauge Layouts A Gauge Layout is a collection of Gauge Screens that can be viewed by swiping the screen left/right. When you edit the Gauge Layout, you can swap screens, remove screens, etc. To edit the Gauge Layouts: 1 Open the pull down menu by swiping downward starting from the top of the screen.
  • Page 29 3 Once the Layout Editor is open, select one of the 3 layouts. TIP: Select the Trash Can icon to delete the current layout settings. TIP: The Reset Layout option resets the layout to the factory default, including pid selections. 4 Toggle through the screen style options by either swiping the image up/down, or selecting the...

  • Page 30: Theme Settings

    Theme Settings Change and modify individual gauge element colors & transparency. 1 While the Gauge Screen is in view. Open the pull down menu by swip- ing downward starting from the top of the screen. 2 Select Theme Settings. 3 The following editor will show. Modify each of the available items by clicking on it and selecting a new color.
  • Page 31 Wallpaper Change the background image displayed on the device. 1 While the Gauge Screen is in view. Open the pull down menu by swiping downward starting from the top of the screen. 2 Select Wallpaper. 3 Toggle through the available background images by either swiping up/ down on the image, or using the up/down arrows.

  • Page 32: Individual Gauge Setup

    Individual Gauge Setup Each gauge within a gauge layout can be modified individually. Settings such as Unit of Measure, PIDs, Alert Settings, & Tick Marks may be modified. PID Selection: 1 While the gauge screen is in view, Double Tap the individual gauge to be modified.
  • Page 33 Alert Settings: 1 Select the icon. 2 Use the (3) toggle buttons to toggle each option on/off. Alerts On/Off Alert sounds On/Off TIP: Select the back arrow Warning areas On/Off to return to the gauges. 3 To adjust the warning and alert values for the PID, use the value editors.
  • Page 34 DataViewer Download This windows software allows OBDII data logs that were recorded with the Superchips tuner to be opened and viewed. This software can be downloaded from the Superchips website. 1 Go to: www.Superchips.com 2 Click the DOWNLOADS tab located at the top of the page.
  • Page 35 DataViewer After a recording session, unplug the device from the vehicle and follow these instructions. 1 Double-Click the DataViewer icon located on your computer desktop. 2 Connect the device to the PC using a USB connector. 3 Select icon and browse to the dashpaq drive.
  • Page 36 EAS Accessories EAS Overview The Dashpaq+’s functionality may be added upon by use of EAS (Expandable Accessary System) devices. The Dashpaq+ automatically connects to any new EAS devices connected to it before it boots on, and will alert the user. Upon installation and loading of a new device, the following settings are available: 1 DISPLAY NAME: Changing this item will change the name of the...
  • Page 37 EAS Device Instructions EAS EGT Probe The EAS EGT Probe does not need any of the pre-defined settings adjusted. However, users have the ability to customize it’s Name, Description, and/or Display Units. EAS Universal Sensor Input (5 Volt) The EAS Universal Sensor Input provides the ability to read any 0-5 volt signals and translate them into meaningful values for display on the Dashpaq+.
  • Page 38 EAS Device Instructions Cont’d Setting up a custom sensor (non-EAS): 1 Enter the EAS Settings Menu. 2 Select your Universal Sensor Module (NOTE: The serial number should match the unit that is connected to the sensor you would like to configure).
  • Page 39 EAS Device Instructions Cont’d EAS Power Switch The EAS Power Switch allows you to control your favorite aftermarket accessories such as lights, air compressors, etc. directly through the Dashpaq+. Upon starting the Dashpaq+ for the first time with the EAS device installed, you may go straight to changing Switch settings, or you may opt to go to the home menu and navigate to the EAS Settings Menu at any time after to change the Switch Names and Descriptions.

  • Page 40: Trouble Codes

    Diagnostics Trouble Codes While in the Main Menu, select the Diagnostics icon. The trouble codes screen will appear. If any codes have been initiated, they will show in the list as a P###. NOTE: Trouble codes are created when an issue is detected by vehicle sensors.

  • Page 41: Device Info

    Help/Info Device Info While in the Main Menu, select the Settings icon, and open the Help/Info Option. The device info described below assists our Tech Support team when support is needed. TIP: Select Exit to return to the main menu. 1 Click the Device Info option.
  • Page 42 Tutorials All of the available tutorials are stored here and can be accessed at any time. 1 Select the Tutorials option. 2 View each tutorial by swiping left/right. 3 Select Continue to return to the Help/Info menu. F.A.Q’s Displays and answers a few frequently asked questions about the device and it’s features.

  • Page 43: Tech Support

    Tech Support This option is to be used only when Tech Support requests information. NOTE: When a menu item is selected, a set of “keys” will be given. Tech Support will use these keys to produce a code that you will use to access the menu items functionality.
  • Page 44 For more information contact our Technical Support team: (407)-585-7000 6:00 am - 5:00 pm MST tech@Superchips.com To expedite your support, please have your Vehicle Information, Part Number, and Serial Number ready prior to contacting us. Copyright© 2019 D10023200 Rev02 02/05/2021...

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