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  • Page 2: 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 3: Product Handling

    Android tablet from the vehicle if it falls within the following scenarios: (1) Vehicle interior is subjected to 140˚ F or higher. (2) Vehicle interior is subjected to 32˚ F or lower. Do not “stack” Superchips VIVID tuning with other unauthorized tuning products. “Stacking” performance-enhancing devices or other improper installation can cause power train failure on the road. Other products may have features incompatible with your VIVID device.

  • Page 4: Lithium-Ion Battery Caution

    LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CAUTION Do not expose the ARCHOS to temperatures over 140˚ F. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Please refer to the ARCHOS tablet manual for additional product warnings, suggestions, and FCC compliance details.
  • Page 5 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. In the case of discontinued products, Superchips cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a dealership and you are given, by your request or otherwise, a new calibration.
  • Page 6 Superchips, if available. Please contact Superchips Customer Service if you believe a CAI map is required for your vehicle configuration.

  • Page 7: Carb/Epa Compliance

    California Vehicle Code and Federal Clean Air Act. REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT Superchips recommends that you register your new VIVID online through the Superchips website to start your warranty and make it easier to get support when needed. BENEFITS OF PRODUCT REGISTRATION Your Safety...

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    USING THIS MANUAL This manual includes coverage of the best known vehicle tuning applications. You may be familiar with the some of the features on this product and this manual will help you navigate through their operation on the device. Most of the menus, features and operation are similar and common to each other for the various products.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX ARCHOS4 Android Tablet 12V Car Charger with VIVID APP Preloaded 110V Wall Charger VIVID LINQ LINQ Zip Tie & Velcro Packet USB Cables Instruction Manuals ARCHOS4 Windshield Mount ARCHOS4 Android Tablet VIVID LINQ Windshield Mount 12V Car & 110V Wall Chargers USB Cables SUGGESTED TOOLS NEEDED Scissors or clippers (to cut zip ties andor velcro to length)
  • Page 10 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. In the event your ARCHOS unit displays ‘Vehicle Calibration not on file. Update programmer online.’...
  • Page 11 If at any point you need to update your VIVID LINQ in the future, look on your computers desktop for the Superchips Internet Update Icon. The icon is there so you have a quick access point to the internet update page.
  • Page 12 Select the appropriate options you want, and follow the prompts to complete the download to your device. Superchips has a large database of vehicle calibrations in inventory for most applications but sometimes a few are missed, newer calibrationshave been created since the product was manufactured requiring an update through Internet Update.
  • Page 13 USB port on your PC. The enclosed ARCHOS handbook offers instructions for updating the device or you can visit the Superchips web site for a link to the ARCHOS update directory. Before disconnecting your ARCHOS from your PC, please make sure the battery in the device is charged to 100%.
  • Page 14 It is the user’s responsibility to mount the Superchips VIVID device in compliance with all applicable Laws and Ordinances. Always mount your Superchips VIVID device in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Superchips does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of any state or local law or ordinance related to the use of your VIVID device.
  • Page 15 VIVID LINQ LED INFORMATION Once connected to the vehicles data port the VIVID LINQ will have several LED lights that become active. Power LED (status light) Device has Power: If the Red LED blinks (this light blinks at its own interval when powered) Device is in ERROR state: If the Red LED is solid and not blinking or a long blink...

  • Page 16: Programming Your Vehicle

    USING THE VIVID SOFTWARE Identify the VIVID application icon on the Android desktop. Touch the icon to open the VIVID application. Wait for the connection between the ARCHOS and VIVID LINQ to be made. When the connection has been made a small “ ”...

  • Page 17: Quick Tuning

    Once in the tuning feature you will be prompted to select either a Quick Tune or an Advanced Tune. The Quick tune provides the user with predetermined Superchips optimized tuning levels. The Advanced Tune provides the user with the opportunity to not only tune the performance of the vehicle but also a number of drivetrain features depending upon the specific vehicle.
  • Page 18 TUNING LEVELS 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 a list of user adjustable options will be shown.
  • Page 19 Selecting the Raised value will increase the Speed Limiter to a Superchips set increase in the limit. Select OK to verify your settings and return to the previous screen. You can select another option to adjust other parameters or begin the PCM programming process.
  • Page 20 You will now be allowed to explore the additional VIVID options in the app. When asked to move the key forward do not start the vehicle. SWITCHING TUNING LEVELS OR RETURNING TO STOCK The diversity of the Superchips VIVID programmer allows the user the ability to change tuning levels and settings as often as they see fit.

  • Page 21: One Touch Tuning

    ONE TOUCH TUNING Once the vehicle is programmed the user has the ability to use the One Touch Tuning feature to return to stock as well as return from stock to the previously tuned program at the push of one button. This feature is especially helpful when visiting a dealership for service.
  • Page 22 (Start > My Computer > Removable Disks) Open the folder in the pop-up to explore the saved files. Select the Superchips folder followed by the DAQ folder. These files can be opened in a spread sheet program and or saved on your PC.
  • Page 23 CHANGE GAUGE FACE This feature provides you with a large group of additional gauge images. You can touch and hold the smaller images at the bottom of the screen to scroll through all of the image selections. When you find a gauge image you would like to add, you will touch the image to apply it to the gauge.

  • Page 24: Performance Meter

    CHANAGE MEASURE con’t Recent PID’s Shows recent PID’s viewed. All PID’s Details all PID’s specific to the vehicle being monitored. Gauge Size Provides you with the following size selections (Small, Medium, Large and fit to screen) Delete Gauge This feature removes a customized gauge from view. Data Acquisition (DAQ) The Data Acquisition feature allows you to monitor real time sensor data from your vehicle’s engine while it’s running.
  • Page 25 ENGINE ONE This feature provides with additional data. Here is a sample of the different types of information that can be monitored (display will vary by application): Intake Air Temperature (IAT): Monitors the temperature of the incoming air into the engine. Ambient Air Temperature (Amb Temp): Monitors outside These PID’s may be changed...
  • Page 26 Windows Explorer to browse to the new drive on your computer. Open the folder in the popup to explore the saved files. Select the Superchips folder followed by the DAQ folder. Find the file you want to save and drag it to the desktop.
  • Page 27 Fuel ECO Inst & Ave Digital: These are the same values as the ECO Inst & Ave graphs, but are given as the actual numeric values for the user to see. ECO Coach: This value is simply the difference between your instant and average economy values. If it is negative you are getting worse economy than your average and if positive then you are getting better.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE MINDER The Maintenance Minder is an application that helps the user keep track of when they need to service their vehicle. A default list of service items is copied to a table in the database for each vehicle the VIVID attaches to.
  • Page 29 The first time the application is started on a vehicle the screen should look something like this: when opened up for the first time, auto prompts for odo. Notice that the Odometer value on the lower left is 0 and the notification icon on the status bar indicates the Maintenance Minder is not working.
  • Page 30 Now the Maintenance Minder has all the information it needs to operate, and the screen should look something like this: Notice that the All Items check button is off which also causes the notification icon to show the Maintenance Minder is off. Tapping the “ON”...
  • Page 31 Notice the item is turned on via the check button and the Service Interval and Next Service values are both 0. This is because vehicles can be radically different in their service schedule. As long as the Service Interval is 0 that item is effectively not active even though the check button shows it to be active.
  • Page 32 After hitting the Done button the main Maintenance Minder screen detail the items you have selected: Nothing else changed because the Service Threshold was past the service item already. If there are any Service Items that the odometer value is greater than the Next Service value without having to add in the Threshold, the item is considered past due and not coming due.
  • Page 33 INCLINOMETER The Inclinometer feature allows users to view negative and positive vehicle pitch and roll by degrees. This feature is useful for a number for general off road applications. By selecting the Menu Icon you will be prompted with the following options: Menu Icon CALIBRATE This feature set’s the gauges current...
  • Page 34 CHANGE FACE con’t Select Current: Saves the n current image to the gauge being changed. Customize Gauge: Offers n background and text color change options. Once done editing touch the large gauge to return to the previous screen. Cancel Gauge Changes n DTC SPY This...

  • Page 35: Media Apps

    MEDIA APPS The VIVID software provides Camera, Video Player, and Music Player apps in the software for additional convenience. See your ARCHOS manual for more details. TROUBLESHOOTING Product Recovery: When a LINQ is in recovery state the ARCHOS/VIVID will prompt you to enter Recovery Mode which will follow a step-by-step process to return the vehicle to stock.
  • Page 36 Question: Can I use the VIVID monitor in place of a gauge cluster? Answer: Yes, the Superchips VIVID’s internet tablet is designed to be used in cabin, and will provide real time vehicle information on the touch screen, eliminating the need for gauges.

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