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SUGGESTED TOOLS NEEDED ................. 10 UPDATING THE VIVID LINQ ..................11 REGISTERING THE VIVID LINQ ................11 LOCATING THE MICRO USB PORT ON THE VIVID LINQ ........12 UPDATING YOUR ARCHOS UNIT ................13 MOUNTING ON WINDSHIELD ................. 14 LOCATING OBD-II ...................... 15 VIVID LINQ LED INFORMATION ................
Page 3 PERFORMANCE METER ................... 25 POWER GROUP ......................25 ENGINE ONE ......................26 ENGINE TWO......................26 CHANGING PID MEASURES IN DAQ..............26 DODGE/JEEP ONLY DAQ ADDITIONS..............27 MILEAGE MENTOR ....................28 MAINTENANCE MINDER ..................30 INCLINOMETER ......................35 CALIBRATE........................35 CHANGE FACE ......................35 DTC SPY ........................
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
Do not place the Android tablet or VIVID LINQ in front of any airbag. *Avoid cable routing that can interfere with pedal operation.
Page 6: 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 7: Service Center And Compatibility Cautions
SELLER or its suppliers be liable for special or consequential damages. If the BUYER sends back a failed unit that is out of warranty and chooses to buy a refurbished unit, the refurbished unit will only carry a 90 day warranty. If the BUYER purchases a new unit at a predetermined discounted rate, it will have the standard 1 year warranty.
Page 8 CAUTION: The programmer was developed on a stock vehicle with no aftermarket bolt-on parts; as such, the performance changes implemented by the programmer may not be compatible with certain aftermarket power add-ons. See below for a brief explanation of how the tuning may be affected by certain aftermarket devices. COLD AIR INTAKE (CAI) KITS Most modern-day vehicles use a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
Page 9: Carb/Epa Compliance
Some of the options and/or features covered in the operating instructions may not apply to your device or vehicle. Your VIVID device will display only the menus, options and features that are unique to your vehicle’s computer system capabilities. As such, not every menu and screen is explained in this manual.
Page 10: 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...
Page 11: Updating The Vivid Linq
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 ﬁ...
Page 12: Locating The Micro Usb Port On The Vivid Linq
ﬁ rst installation into your vehicle so your product has the latest and greatest ﬁ les. Some ﬁ les and options are only presented to the user if the VIVID is vin-locked to your vehicle. If you want to get the full list of options speciﬁ c to your vehicle (some vehicles...
Page 13: Updating Your Archos Unit
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 14: Mounting On Windshield
Use the supplied Micro USB cable supplied in the VIVID box to connect your ARCHOS unit to your PC. The Micro USB port can be located at the bottom edge of the ARCHOS unit. Attach one end of the micro USB...
Page 15: Locating Obd-Ii
VIVID device. LOCATING OBD-II The VIVID LINQ has a 16 pin OBD-II connector attached 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 16: Vivid Linq Led Information
1 second once plugged into vehicle port. 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 17: Device Pairing Solutions
” icon in the upper left hand side of the product will turn blue. Once the two are paired the LED’s on the VIVID LINQ will be idle. You will now have access to the VIVID application and all options available for your speciﬁ c vehicle application.
Page 18: Programming Your Vehicle
Verify the Bluetooth signal to the VIVID LINQ has been achieved by checking that the LED lights are powered on the VIVID LINQ itself. Next, select the “Tuning” icon to begin tuning your vehicle. You will be prompted with two tuning options: Quick Tuning using Superchips-preferred vehicle settings or Advanced Tuning with user adjustable vehicle settings.
Page 19: Advanced Tuning
Select the appropriate options you would like to revise using the touch screen menus. We will use the Speed Limiter option as an example; however, there are numerous options available depending on vehicle application. VIVID will only offer options available for your speciﬁ c application.
Page 20 Do not start the vehicle at any point in the tuning process or the process will be interrupted. This causes issues with communication between the device and the vehicles computer and prompts the VIVID to go into recovery mode.
Page 21: Switching Tuning Levels Or Returning To Stock
Several bars detailing programming percentages as the VIVID installs the ﬁ les into the vehicles computers. At this point the VIVID has completed its engine and transmission programming. You will now be allowed to explore the additional VIVID options in the app.
Page 22: One Touch Tuning
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. GAUGES...
Page 23: Additional Gauge Options
Once you have completed your driving run select Menu Icon followed by stop recording. The recording has been saved to the VIVID. The recorded ﬁ le can then be saved to the PC by connecting via USB, selecting and dragging down the status icon bar from the top of the ARCHOS screen > USB connected >...
Page 24: Change Gauge Face
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 ﬁ nd a gauge image you would like to add, you will touch the image to apply it to the gauge.
Page 25: Performance Meter
Recent PID’s Shows recent PID’s viewed. All PID’s Details all PID’s speciﬁ c to the vehicle being monitored. Gauge Size Provides you with the following size selections (Small, Medium, Large and ﬁ t 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 26: Engine One
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 27: Dodge/Jeep Only Daq Additions
The recording has been saved to the VIVID, the ﬁ le can then be saved to the PC by selecting and dragging down the status icon bar from the top of the ARCHOS screen – USB connected –...
Page 28: Mileage Mentor
To access these features in the Data monitor feature click on the menu icon and select DAQ op ons. Select the feature you would like to use, enable the feature by selecting the enable button, and then touch the set button to activate the feature. These features require that you remain in the DAQ Options menu for them to work.
Page 29 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 30: Maintenance Minder
The need to service the vehicle for an item is determined by the mileage traveled since the last service. This requires the VIVID to be able to track the miles traveled. The LINQ provides a running counter. This counter is not the actual odometer reading of the vehicle.
Page 31 The ﬁ rst time the application is started on a vehicle the screen should look something like this: when opened up for the ﬁ rst time, auto prompts for odo. Notice that the Odometer value on the lower left is 0 and the notiﬁ cation icon on the status bar indicates the Maintenance Minder is not working.
Page 32 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 notiﬁ cation icon to show the Maintenance Minder is off. Tapping the “ON”...
Page 33 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 34 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 35: Inclinometer
This feature set’s the gauges current position to zero to make sure the gauges are accurate at the time of use. Use this option once the VIVID is mounted to the windshield and the vehicle is on ﬂ at land.
Page 36: Dtc Spy
ARCHOS 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 37: Downloadable Features (Dodge And Jeep Only)
Advanced Transmission Tuning features. ADJUSTABLE SHIFT POINTS Once you have programmed the vehicle with a Superchips tuning level scroll down to the 3rd set of icons in the main VIVID menu and select the Shift points Icon.
Page 38 The Shift Point adjustment application offers the following features: 1) The main graph details each shift point line and how it performs by MPH vs. throttle position. 2) The two grey buttons in the upper left hand corner of the screen allow you to view and adjust your up and down Shift Points individually or together.
Page 39 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.
Page 40: 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 41 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.
Page 42: Media Apps
Main Graph: Inverted graph: 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.
Page 43: Troubleshooting
If your ARCHOS experiences a general error or an endless pause at any point, you need to reset the VIVID application by ﬁ rst returning the ARCHOS unit to the home screen or VIVID launcher, then removing and reinserting the LINQ from the data port.
Page 44 Question: What do I do if the VIVID doesn’t connect? Answer: Turn the VIVID off and then back on. Question: I dropped my VIVID and cracked the screen. Do I have to buy another or can I send it in for repair? Answer: Call the ARCHOS tech support number at 1-877-300-8879 for information on their repair policies.
Page 45: 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 46: Tech Support & Service
TECH SUPPORT & SERVICE If something goes wrong with your product, customer support is available to assist you. You can contact Customer service by phone at 1-888-227-2447 or by email at tech@superchips.com. Customer service hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Eastern standard time.
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