CAUTION indicates a condition that could cause damage to your vehicle. It is important to install and operate your Superchips product in confor- mance with instructions in this Manual. Caution alerts you to particularly important things that will keep your vehicle operating properly.
P A R T S I N C L U D E D BASIC KIT 1. TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE 2. WINDSHIELD MOUNT 3. OBDII CABLE 4. USB CABLE 5. ZIP TIES 6. ALCOHOL PAD 7. QUICK INSTALL GUIDE 8. CARB EO STICKER QUICK INSTALL TDX KITS...
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: The first time you connect your TrailDash to your vehicle, it will take up to two minutes for the device to boot-up. This time will be dramatically reduced once your vehicle’s settings have been saved to the device for...
A N A L O G A N D D I G I T A L G A U G E S E T U P S EL EC T NEW P I D On each of the (3) Screen layouts, there are either Digital and/ Select the PID that you would like to or Analog Gauges available to...
U S I N G S T A N D - A L O N E F E A T U R E S Availability of each option depends on the vehicle model. **NOTE: For Rubicon TJ (05-06), this option is changed using a selection of OEM specific values. TIMING TIRE PRESS.
S T A N D - A L O N E F E A T U R E S C O N T ’ D Availability of each option depends on the vehicle model. ONE TOUCH LANE CHANGE This feature allows you to toggle this vehicle feature ON or OFF. When this feature is turned OFF, your blinker will only blink once after pressing the switch.
The TrailDash device comes These levels may include: equipped with power levels that *87 Octane = Base level tune de- can be programmed into your signed for use with 87 octane grade vehicle’s Powertrain Control Module...
This is espe- ing. Follow the on screen instruc- cially useful in standard transmis- tions. After the TrailDash device sion vehicles while off-roading. has successfully programmed your Three Selections are available for vehicle, the level number will ap- this option…...
PROGRAMMING CONT’D WOT 1-2 Shift & WOT 2-3 Shift This option allows you to change the Engine RPM limit that the vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. Please note that the Rev Limit will need to be raised in order for this option to be used properly. CUSTOM OPTIONS - TRANSMISSION This custom option gives you the ability to modify your automatic trans- mission shift settings.
1. Select the 0-60 menu item and The diagnostics scanner included the following screen will appear: with the TrailDash device is a power- ful tool that allows you to view and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) on your vehicle. DTCs are the messages your vehicle’s computer...
DIAGNOSTICS CONT’D RECORDS Records contain certain parameters for later review. M I LEA GE COA C H The Mileage Coach feature provides useful tips and tools that help you learn ways to improve your fuel mileage. There are 3 PID options that directly Looking at Figure above, you will relate to the Mileage Coach feature.
DIAGNOSTICS CONT’D TRIP COST: This value is calculated from the Fuel Price and the Trip Odometer values. MILEAGE COACH DISPLAY: There are two ways to display the Mileage Coach PID. 1. Show Difference: Between Instan- taneous and Average. 2. Become familiar with each option 2.
Manager’s odometer value. It is important to note that the 4. Use the Arrow buttons to adjust TrailDash only tracks miles trav- the values up or down. eled when the main gauge screen is being displayed. If you are in the 5.
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MAINTENANCE MANAGER CONT’D Alert Status Box NOTE: Refer to your vehicle NOTE: Other Maintenance Items user manual to determine what not listed in the figure above: value is recommended for each -Change Spark Plugs -Change Trans Fluid Maintenance Item. -Chk Trans Case Fld Lvl -Inspect Brake Pads 2.
OPTIONS NOTE: In the previous screen image, the Engine Coolant Temperature PID is being modified. ALERT SYSTEM OFF/ON: Turns the entire alert system off/ on. This enables/disables both the alerts and sound. PID ALERT OFF/ON: This turns off/on the specific PID The Options menu contains menu alert.
MENU T I MEOU T matically view a back-up camera image when the vehicle gear selec- The TrailDash has a built in time-out tor is in Reverse. Some vehicles will feature. The purpose of this time- communicate gear position faster...
NOTE: All PIDs will use only one or 2. Go to: the other unit of measure. Exam- tpmsoptions.superchips.com ple: If you choose Metric, all PIDs related to Temperature or Distance 3. Fill out the required information will be displayed in Metric.
If you have an EAS device installed also contains Superchips Contact on your vehicle and plugged into Information, and Technical Support your TrailDash device, another tools. Product Info screen will pop up. It will list your EAS device’s Firmware Version as well as it’s Serial Number.
SHOW ALERTS The TrailDash is equipped with an If you have exited the Alerts screen, alert system that notifies the user you can return to the screen by en- tering the “Main Menu” and select- when vehicle parameters are out- ing the “Show Alerts”...
C U S T O M I Z A T I O N ACCESSORIES The TrailDash devices are equipped The EAS is an accessory network with an expandable accessories port cable that transmits data between which interfaces with the Expand-...
Software downloadable from the Superchips website. M A NA GI N G EA S D EVI C ES The MyStyle software not only customizes the look of your TrailDash, but it also gives you a powerful tool allowing you to manage and modify your EAS devices.
They can be painted to match vehicle inte- rior color (if needed), and are easy to install. A RKON MOUNT S The TrailDash comes with a standard windshield mount manufactured by Arkon Resources Inc., the leader in device-mounting solutions.
4. You’ll be prompted to connect the files. This software will be down- device to launch. After connecting loaded for free from the Superchips the device, you’ll see a screen web site at www.superchips.com. pop-up.
This grammed to a vehicle. will help the development team at Superchips provide support for your MODEL: The model number for your vehicle’s calibration as quickly as device. possible.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Display beeps for two seconds (long The unit is too hot from being in the Once the device cools down the beep) direct sunlight screen will turn itself on...
I N F O R M A T I O N LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY Superchips, (hereafter “SELLER”) gives Limited Warranty as to description, quality, merchantability, fitness for any product’s purpose, productiveness, or any other matter of SELLER’s product sold herewith. The SELLER shall be in no way responsible for the product’s open use and service and the BUYER...
Therefore it is important that you return your vehicle to stock before taking it in for service. Superchips up- dates its active products (i.e. those currently being manufactured) to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations.
Enhanced Features All Superchips products are easily updated via the internet. We are constantly adding new features and improvements to our product that we know you will want to enjoy.
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