Bully Dog Watchdog User Manual

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INSTALLATION

OWNERS MANUAL V 2.0

Current as of WatchDog software version: 1.1.0.3

Part 1: Physical Installation (pg. 4-15)

Part 2: Operations (16-57)

Part 3: Internet Updates (58-61)

Appendix: Trouble Shooting, and other topics (62-67)

INSTALLATION

REMEMBER TO UPDATE!

Always update the Watchdog before installing on a vehicle using our Update Agent internet update software. Visit www.bullydog.com to download the Update Agent and get installation instructions for the Update Agent. The diagram below shows just how easy it is to update any of our electronic products. For detailed update instructions check the internet update instructions in Part 3 of your owners manual.

Use the Update Agent to update the Watchdog software before installation on any vehicle. This will ensure that the Watchdog has the latest programming available from Bully Dog.

Plug the USB cable

into a PC that has

the Bully Dog Internet

Update software: The

Update Agent.

Plug in the Watchdog to the USB Cable. SD card

must be installed in the Watchdog.

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the Watchdog. This is one of the most technologically advanced vehicle monitoring devices available in the market place. The Watchdog includes our patent pending feature called the Driving Coach which assists users in maximizing driving eciency. Using the Driving Coach feature end users can see improvements in fuel economy that will completely oset the cost of the Watchdog itself.

This product is a relatively easy product to install, if installation assistance is required this product can be installed by any Bully Dog dealer and can also be installed using the assistance of our technical support team.

At any time during installation and for operating or updating questions please call our technical support line: (866)-285-5936.

For other information visit our web site: www.bullydog.com

This instruction set has been written for WatchDog software version 1.1.0.3. There may exist, distinct operating dierences between the information presentined in this manual and the WatchDog with any other WatchDog software version

The WatchDog works with

most ‘96 & newer vehicles

INSTALLATION

PART 1

Physical Installation

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................PGS. 515

SECTION 1: Parts Included ................................................................................. PG.5

SECTION 2: Parts Description .........................................................................PGS. 69

Watchdog Head Unit .......................................................................................pg. 6

OBDII Adapter Plug .........................................................................................pg. 7

Main Wiring Harness .......................................................................................pg. 8

Power Wire .....................................................................................................pg. 8

Micro SD Card ..................................................................................................pg. 9

Universal Windshield Mount ............................................................................pg. 9

Mini USB Cable ................................................................................................pg. 9

SECTION 3: Installation Overview ...................................................................... PG.10

SECTION 4: Installation .............................................................................. PG.1115

Part 1: Connecting the OBDII Adapter to the OBDII Port ..................................pg. 12

Part 2: Connecting the Power Wire .................................................................pg. 13

Part 3: Running the Main Wire Harness ..........................................................pg. 14

Part 4: Mounting the Watchdog using the windshield mount ......................... pg.15

INSTALLATION

SECTION 1: Parts Included

The list below includes the major parts included in your Watchdog package. The tools list indicates all of the tools necessary to complete the Watchdog install.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Fuse Puller

• Voltage Meter (optional)

THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT

OBDII ADAPTER PLUG

MAIN WIRE HARNESS

EXTRA PARTS (optional)

• Fuse Jack

• Spade connector

THE POWER WIRE

MINI USB CABLE

MICRO SD CARD

WINDSHIELD MOUNT

INSTALLATION

SECTION 2: Parts Description

This section describes each of the parts in the Parts List, each description provides a physical set of attributes and a purpose for each part.

THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT:

The Head Unit is the interface through which all operating functions take place including: Monitoring functions, the Driving Coach feature, and performance tests.

Watchdog Front Side: The Watchdog has seven capacitive touch buttons. Capacitive touch buttons are a

button style that is sensitive to the presence of your nger. Capacitive buttons do not need to be pushed, only touched to activate. The Watchdog interface features a 2.4” LCD screen.

2.4” LCD

Watchdog Parts (Back side):

1. T-slot Mount Socket, this will work with a large range of o the shelve mounting options.

2. Main harness port, elec tronic port for the main harness with HDMI style plugs ends.

3. Micro SD Card Slot

4. Mini USB port

OBDII ADAPTER PLUG

The OBDII Adapter is a communication hub for the Watchdog. The OBD ll Adaptor plugs directly into the vehicle OBD ll port. The diagram below illustrates all of the OBDII parts and ports.

INSTALLATION

1. OBD ll Male End: this is the part of the adapter plug that plugs into the vehicle OBDll port.

2. Main Harness port: the main harness will plug into the Watchdog and into this port during installation.

3. Power wire port: the power wire will run from this port to the vehicle fuse pox during installation.

4. Power Supply Switch: use this switch to change power from running o of the Power Wire to OBD ll power

as a power supply for the Watchdog.

5. Four Pin USB: This port is used if a Bully Dog pyrometer kit is purchased for the Watchdog.

6. Five Pin USB

7. Adapter Plug 2 amp fuse, (do not unplug unless replacing)

INSTALLATION

WATCHDOG MAIN WIRE HARNESS

The main harness connects the Watchdog to the OBD ll Adapter Plug and acts as the main line of communication for the Watchdog. This harness is 5 ft in length.

POWER WIRE

The Power wire connects the OBD ll Adaptor Plug to the vehicle fuse box to supply power to the Watchdog.

MICRO SD CARD

The Micro SD Card holds all of the electronic les necessary to properly start up the Watchdog, the SD card must be installed into the micro SD card slot on the side of the Watchdog at all times. The micro SD card will even remain in the SD card slot during internet updates.

UNIVERSAL WINDSHIELD MOUNT

This universal windshield mount is used to install the Watchdog rmly onto the windshield, it is a suction cup mount that will work on any vehicle windshield. We also oer a pillar pod mounting style, check our web site for details.

INSTALLATION

MINI USB CABLE

The mini USB cable is a standard o the shelf mini USB cable. It serves two purposes for the WatchDog:

1. Internet Updates

2. Downloading performance tests to a PC from the WatchDog.

INSTALLATION

Watchdog & Windshield Mount

OBDII Adapter Plug

OBDII Port

Power Wire

Fuse Box

Fire wall grommet

(optional)

SECTION 3: Installation Overview

The installation overview diagram below illustrates a properly installed Watchdog. This overview is meant to help reference the general location of installed parts and pieces of the Watchdog. Note that some fuse boxes will be located inside the cab of the vehicle and will not require that the power wire go through the vehicle ﬁre wall. For ease of installation, look for an in cab fuse box before going through the ﬁre wall.

INSTALLATION

SECTION 4: Installation

These installation instructions are split into four easy installation parts or activities. Each part contains a small set of instructions to complete the part. Complete each part in order in which they appear in this section for the easiest installation of this product. The installation tasks start on the following page.

QUICK TIP: be sure that the switch on the OBD ll adapter plug is in the “down,” position. This will ensure

that the WatchDog is running o of power supplied from the power wire. The end result is that the Watch Dog will only turn on when the ignition is turned on.

Reference “Notch” is up

Switch is down

Possible OBDII Port Locations

(location may vary)

OBDII Plug

Main Cable

Power Wire

OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram

INSTALLATION

PART 1: CONNECT THE OBD ll ADAPTER TO THE VEHICLE OBD ll PORT

This part involves locating the vehicle’s OBD ll port and then simply plugging the OBD ll Adapter Plug into the OBD ll port.

1. As the illustration below shows, OBD ll ports are always located somewhere under the drivers side dash. The OBD ll port is a male receiver that will have the same shape as the end of the OBD ll Adaptor plug.

2. Once the OBD ll port is located, then simply plug the OBD ll Adaptor plug into the OBD ll port.

INSTALLATION

PART 2: INSTALLING THE POWER WIRE

Part 2 involves locating the correct fuse within the vehicle fuse box, and connecting the power wire from the OBD ll Adaptor plug to the fuse in the fuse box.

Pre Installation: Locate the vehicle fuse box; the vehicle owners manual will indicate where the fuse box is

located within the vehicle. Open the fuse box and identify a fuse that has “key on power.” To identify the correct fuse, nd an accessory fuse using the fuse diagram in the vehicle owners manual. If the vehicle manual does not help identify an accessory fuse use a voltage meter to identify a fuse that supplies power only when the key is in the on position.

Installation:

1. See the diagram to the right, simply plug the end of the power wire into the OBD ll block before running the opposite end to fuse box.

Quick Tip: For the cleanest install of the power wire to a fuse

location use a spade connector and a fuse tap even though you could just stu the Power wire into the fuse hole.

2. Run the end of the wire to the location of the fuse box. It may be necessary to go through the re wall to get to the fuse box, if this is the case it may be easier to run through an existing grommet rather than drilling a new hole.

3. Prepare the end of the power wire by attaching a spade connector to the end of the wire.

4. Remove the selected fuse from its location and then place a fuse tap that is made for that size of fuse into that selected fuse location along with the original fuse.

5. Connect the spade connector to the end of the fuse tap.

6. Use zip ties to secure any loose wire left hanging from excess slack in the power wire.

OBDII Plug

Main Cable

Power Wire

OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram

Watchdog

INSTALLATION

PART 3: RUN WATCHDOG MAIN WIRE HARNESS

In this section you will connect the Watchdog Main Harness to the OBD ll Adaptor and then run the other end of the main harness up the side of the vehicle dash and connect it to the back of the Watchdog.

1. Plug one end of the Main Harness into the Main Harness port on the OBD ll adapter plug.

2. Run the other end of the harness up through the vehicle dash on the driver’s side so that the end of the harness emerges from the dash near the vehicle A-pillar. It may be necessary to temporarily remove the vehicle weather stripping and dash panel to achieve an installation where the Main Harness cannot be seen when the driver’s door is opened.

3. Plug the Main Harness into the back side of the Watchdog, make sure that there is enough slack in the main harness to accommodate mounting the Watchdog.

INSTALLATION

PART 4: MOUNTING THE WATCHDOG

The nal step to installation is mounting the Watchdog to the windshield using the universal windshield mount.

1. Locate the T-shaped mount socket on the back side of the Watchdog.

2. Notice that the top of the universal mount will t into T-shaped socket and slide forward to secure the Watchdog to the mount.

3. With the Watchdog connected to the mount use the windshield mount to secure the Watchdog to the windshield. Be sure that the position of the Watchdog does not obstruct the view of the road or distract the driver from their primary responsibility, which is careful driving.

Also available is our 2 1/16” universal gauge mount.

Available on our website or through a Bully Dog Dealer.

PN: 30420

OPERATION

PART 2

Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... PGS. 1657

SECTION 1: Button Navigation ........................................................................................... pg. 18

SECTION 2: Setting up the WatchDog ...........................................................................pgs. 19-26

Part 1. Vehicle Setup Wizard..................................................................................................pgs. 19-22

Step 1: Detect Vehicle Protocol Step 2: Choose Engine Displacement/Size Step 3: Choose Vehicle Weight

Step 4: Choose Fuel Type ............................................................................................................................ pg. 21

Step 5: Choose Economy Goal

Step 6: Adjust Sensitivity Setting ............................................................................................................... pg. 21

Step 7: Turn the Driving Coach On or Oﬀ .................................................................................................... pg. 22

Step 8: Verify Settings

Step 9: Learning Instruction ....................................................................................................................... pg. 22

Part 2. Check Speed and Economy for accuracy

.................................................................................................................. pg. 20

................................................................................................. pg. 20

................................................................................................................... pg. 20

.................................................................................................................... pg. 21

................................................................................................................................ pg. 22

............................................................ pg. 23-26

SECTION 3: Exploring the Main Screen ..........................................................................pgs. 27-29

Parts of the Main Screen ..................................................................................................pg. 27

Four Button Functions of the Main Screen ........................................................................pg. 28

Large Gauge Style Options

SECTION 4: The Driving Coach ......................................................................................pgs. 20-33

Introduction .................................................................................................................... pg. 30

Activation Proper setup Interpreting the information The Driving Coach Driving Tips

....................................................................................................................... pg. 30

................................................................................................................... pg. 30

...............................................................................................pg. 29

.....................................................................................pgs. 31-32

......................................................................................... pg. 33

OPERATION

SECTION 5: Exploring the Main Menu & Sub Menus .......................................................pgs. 34-57

Gauge Setup .............................................................................................................. pg. 35-37

Performance Testing ................................................................................................... pg. 38-42

~ Performance Test ................................................................................................................................... pg. 39

~ 0-100kph Test ....................................................................................................................................... pg. 40

~ Performance Test Results ....................................................................................................................... pg. 41

~ Save Test Data to SD Card ...................................................................................................................... pg. 41

~Fastest Times .......................................................................................................................................... pg. 42

~ Performance Testing Setup .................................................................................................................... pg. 42

Driving Coach Setup ..................................................................................................pgs. 43-45

~ Display Driving Coach ............................................................................................................................ pg. 44

~ Set Economy Goal .................................................................................................................................. pg. 44

~ Reset Average Economy ......................................................................................................................... pg. 44

~ Adjust Acceleration ................................................................................................................................ pg. 45

~ Coach Sound Setup ................................................................................................................................ pg. 45

Vehicle Setup .............................................................................................................pg. 46-50

~Vehicle Setup Wizard .............................................................................................................................. pg. 47

~ Set Engine Size ....................................................................................................................................... pg. 47

~ Set Vehicle Weight ................................................................................................................................. pg. 48

~ Set Fuel Type .......................................................................................................................................... pg. 48

~Select Pyro Source ................................................................................................................................... pg. 48

~ Set Warning Levels ................................................................................................................................ pg. 49

~ Adjust Speed Display ............................................................................................................................. pg. 50

~ Adjust Economy Display ........................................................................................................................ pg. 50

User Options ..............................................................................................................pgs. 51-53

~ Color Theme Setup ................................................................................................................................. pg. 52

~ Backlight Setup ..................................................................................................................................... pg. 52

~ Animation Setup ................................................................................................................................... pg. 53

~ US/Metric units ..................................................................................................................................... pg. 53

~ Reset to Defaults .................................................................................................................................... pg. 53

Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................... pg. 54

Show Settings .................................................................................................................pg. 55

Update Software ....................................................................................................... pgs.56-57

OPERATION

SECTION 1: Button Navigation

The buttons used on the Watchdog are Capacitive touch. Capacitive touch buttons only require a touch on the button area rather than a push like regular buttons require. It is not necessary to apply any signiﬁcant force to the button while navigating through the various menus.

Press the top left button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus.

RPM

rpm

Coolant

Intake

Economy

32 32

mpg

Press any of the four buttons on the left to select items on the screen that are adjacent to the button position.

While in the main screen, as is seen in the diagram above, these two buttons on the right side of the WatchDog activate Day Mode and Night Mode settings. Press the top button to activate Day Mode and the bottom to activate Night Mode. While in main menus and sub menus, in general, these buttons work as up and down buttons, they may also be used to select items on the screen adjacent to these buttons.

OPERATION

SECTION 2: Setting up the WatchDog (Very Important)

Proper setup of the WatchDog ensures that the accuracy of the information displayed by the WatchDog will be reliable. This section is split into two diﬀerent parts, these two diﬀerent parts should be performed in the order in which they appear in this manual to achieve proper setup. The two parts involved are: Part 1 The Vehicle Setup Wizard, and Part 2 Checking vehicle Speed and Economy read outs for accuracy.

PART 1: VEHICLE SETUP WIZARD AUTO STARTUP, 9 STEPS

The vehicle setup wizard will appear on the WatchDog screen automatically upon initial use of the WatchDog and subsequently every time the software version is updated. The diagram below shows an example of the Setup Wizard welcome screen, when this screen appears press the “Next,” button to begin or press the “Exit,” button to perform the Setup Wizard at a later time.

The Setup Wizard involves nine easy steps that take less than ve minutes to complete.

While performing the Setup Wizard the vehicle’s engine should be on and running.

To begin the Setup Wizard press the “Next,” button.

WatchDog for your vehicle.

Make sure the WachDog is connected to

the vehicle’s OBDII port and turn the

key to the RUN position.

Exit

SETUP WIZARD

OPERATION

STEP 1: Detect Vehicle Protocol (auto function):

Once the Vehicle Setup Wizard begins it will automatically detect the vehicles communication protocol. The WatchDog will not be able to detect vehicle protocol on some vehicles if the engine is not running.

Special Note: If an error screen appears while the WatchDog is detecting the communication protocol it means that the WatchDog is not installed properly or the engine needs to be turned on. See the appendix for further detail.

STEP 2: ENGINE Size:

Choose engine size or displacement in liters, refer to vehicle owners manual or the engine information sticker located near the top of the radiator and fan.

CONNECT TO VEHICLE

The WatchDog is determining the communication protocol used by your vehicles ECM.

Connecting to vehicle:

Select engine displacement

Engine Sizes

4.2L

ENGINE SIZE

Engine Sizes

3.9

4.0

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

Step 3: Choose curb weight of vehicle

The curb weight of a vehicle is usually posted on a sticker on the inside of the drivers door jam. If the curb weight cannot be found on the door jam, refer to the vehicle owners manual or look for the curb weight on the internet. The vehicle can also be weighed on a vehicle scale.

Select engine displacement

Selected

7100 lbs

Pounds

SET WEIGHT

6,800 lbs 6,900 lbs 7,000 lbs

7,100 lbs

7,200 lbs 7,300 lbs 7,400 lbs 7,500 lbs

Step 4: Select vehicle fuel type

In step four simply select the vehicle fuel type, gasoline or diesel, and then press “Next,” to continue.

Step 5: Choose Economy Goal:

Choose the desired fuel economy goal. The Driving Coach uses this goal to help determine if you are meeting your fuel economy goals. It will compare your average economy and Trip economy to your goal to help determine your Average Grade and your Trip Grade. Try choosing a reasonable goal to start and then choose a more dicult goal “down the road,” as you improve your personal driving skill.

FUEL TYPE

Select your vehicle’s fuel type.

GASOLINE

DIESEL

Select a fuel economy

Economy

goal

Selected:

20 MPG

OPERATION

ECONOMY GOAL

17 mpg 18mpg 19mpg

20 mpg

21mpg 22mpg 23mpg 24mpg

Step 6: Adjust Sensitivity Setting

The sensitivity setting determines the degree to which the Acceleration and Deceleration bar on the Driving Coach interface react to actual vehicle acceleration and deceleration.

A new user will want to start with a low or medium sensitivity setting and work up from there as their driving improves and they are able to hold a high letter grade for average and trip economy.

SENSITIVITY

Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

OPERATION

Step 7: Turn the Driving Coach on or oﬀ

The Driving Coach can only be displayed on the main screen if it is turned on either during the Vehicle Setup Wizard or by entering the Driving Coach Setup menu. In this step select whether you want the Driving Coach On or O after nishing the Vehicle Setup Wizard.

Step 8: Verify settings/ setup complete

In this step the Watchdog displays the options you have selected in the previous steps. Simply verify that the information is correct by Selecting “Yes,” or

Select “No,” to restart the Vehicle Setup Wizard.

Turn the Driving Coach Display On or OFF by making your selection below.

Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF

Yes

Accept Settings

Engine Size: 5.7Liters Fuel Type: Gasoline Econ Goal: 20 mpg Accel/Decel: Medium Sensitivity

Start Over

DISPLAY COACH

SETUP WIZARD

Are these settings correct?

Step 9: Load Learning Instructions

Carefully read the on screen instructions before ex-

Exit

iting the Vehicle Setup Wizard. Once you have read the on screen instruction, which is also displayed in this screen to the right, exit into the WatchDog Main Screen.

Special Note: Do not make any changes to the

LEARNING

The WatchDog is must ‘learn’ the correct ranges of THROTTLE and LOAD for your vehicle.

When it is safe to do so accelerate at full throttle for several seconds to tlearn the throttle and load ranges.

WatchDog before performing step 9

The WatchDog is waiting to obser ve 2-3 seconds of full throttle, changing parameters before performing this step may interrupt the process and result in inaccurate readings. To successfully perform this test nd a safe setting and time to run your vehicle at full throttle for 2-3 seconds and do so when convenient. Once this step is complete move on to part 2, testing for speed accuracy, of the WatchDog Setup.

OPERATION

Part 2: Check Speed and Fuel Economy Accuracy

The accuracy of the speed read out and fuel economy read out are two items that can be adjusted within the WatchDog menu system. It is important that these two parameters are accurate for most of the information output by the WatchDog and the Driving Coach to be reliable. Follow the easy steps below to check and adjust these two important parameters.

Checking WatchDog Speed Read out Accuracy:

1. Make sure that speed is displayed in one of the four gauge locations along the left side of the WatchDog while viewing the Main Screen. If Speed is not displayed then simply enter into the Gauge Setup menu and highlight speed for any one of the four gauge locations.

2. With speed displayed on the Main Screen prepare to go out on the road and perform a speed test. There are two reliable ways to test for speed accuracy: Method 1 is using a GPS and Method 2 is using a stop watch.

Method 1 GPS: Use a GPS device to compare the speed displayed on the GPS device with the speed

that was displayed on the WatchDog at the same time. At any one time, if the speed displayed on the WatchDog is more than 1 mph dierent than the GPS device then the WatchDog should be adjusted, but rst, calculate the percent dierence plus or minus.

To calculate the percent dierence use this formula:

Percent dierence =

WatchDog speed - GPS Speed

GPS Speed

Example 1: A GPS device reads 65 mph and the Watch Dog reads 62 mph at a single moment

1. Percent dierence =

2. Percent dierence =

3. Percent dierence =

Once you have your answer move to step 3.

-.046 or -4.6% then round up to -5%

62 - 65

-3

OPERATION

Method 2 Stop Watch: Use a Stop Watch to measure how long it takes to travel one mile while trav-

eling at 60 mph according to the WatchDog. To perform this method accelerate up to a speed of 60 mph according to the WatchDog and then set the vehicle speed control at that speed. While traveling at that constant speed record the amount of time in seconds that it takes to travel exactly one mile. Use highway mile markers to ensure that your one mile measurement is correct. If it takes 60 seconds to travel one mile at a speed of 60 mph then the WatchDog is reading accurately. If it takes at least 2 seconds more or less than 60 seconds then you will want to record that dierence and use the formula below to calculate the percent dierence before moving to step 3.

To calculate the percent dierence use this formula:

Percent dierence =

Example 1: Using a stop watch the actual time it took to drive one mile while traveling at 60 mph according the WatchDog was 63 seconds.

1. Percent dierence =

2. Percent dierence =

Recorded Time - 60 seconds

60 seconds

63 - 60

3. Percent dierence =

Once you have your answer move on to step 3.

3. If the WatchDog is reading accurately according to either method then there is no need to adjust the WatchDog speed display. If the WatchDog reads inaccurately then you will want to adjust the speed display. To adjust speed for an inaccurate read out on the WatchDog enter the Main Menu then navigate to the Vehicle Setup menu and enter into the Adjust Speed Display menu.

Once in the Speed Display menu adjust the speed by the exact opposite percent dierence that you calculated to correct the WatchDog’s speed. So if the percent dierence was equal to 5.0% then adjust the Speed Display to -5.0% to counterbalance the eect of the 5.0% inaccuracy. See the diagram on the next page that illustrates the dierence.

.05 or 5.0%

OPERATION

3 continued. The diagram below illustrates the Adjust Speed Display menu, on the screen is an example of how to make an adjustment for a percent dierence of 5.0% that was calculated using either the GPS method or the Stop Watch method.

Go Back

to Vehicle Setup

Select the percentage to adjust speed by.

Selected:

-5%

SPEED DISPLAY

Adjustment %

-8%

-7%

-6%

-5 %

-4%

-3%

-2%

-1%

Checking WatchDog Fuel Economy Read out Accuracy:

The actual fuel economy of a vehicle changes all the time, it is important to check the accuracy of the average economy readout on the WatchDog at least once every changing season. Just to illustrate one example of why fuel economy needs to be adjusted: did you know that fuel delivered to gas stations during the winter months on average contains 1.3% less energy than in warmer seasons. That means the same amount of liquid is going into the tank, but it is 1.3% less aective, on average. There are many outside factors like this that you don’t control and the WatchDog doesn’t know the dierence so that’s why it is important to adjust the fuel economy of the WatchDog every once in a while. Follow the Steps in this section to adjust the Watch Dog Fuel Economy Read Out.

1. Go to the gas station and get a full tank of gas.

2. Before you start driving again reset the WatchDog’s average economy and rest your vehicles trip odometer. Keep in mind that if the vehicles speedometer is o then the odometer will also be o. You will need to be able to calculate the exact amount of miles driven before your next rell.

3. Drive the vehicle for an entire tank or two and then calculate your vehicles fuel economy by hand which is simply miles driven divided by the gallons used to ll the tank back up.

OPERATION

4. Now compare your calculated fuel economy to the average economy readout on the WatchDog’s Driving Coach. Are they the same? If they are dierent use the formula below to calculate the percent dierence so that the fuel economy readout on the WatchDog can be adjusted. If they are the same or

within 2% of each other then adjusting the fuel economy readout is pretty trivial.

To calculate the percent dierence use this formula:

Percent dierence =

Example 1: Assume the WatchDog Average Economy is 24 mpg and the Calculated Economy is 21.

WatchDog Average Economy - Calculated Average Economy

Calculated Average Economy

1. Percent dierence =

24 - 21

2. Percent dierence =

3. Percent dierence =

.142 or 14.2% round down to 14%

5. Once a percent dierence has been calculated and it is signicant as in the example above the WatchDog fuel economy read out can be accurately adjusted. To adjust economy for an inaccurate read out on the WatchDog enter the Main Menu then navigate to the Vehicle Setup menu and enter into the Adjust Economy Display menu. The diagram below illustrates the Adjust Economy Display menu, on the screen is an example of how to make an adjustment for a percent dierence of 14.0%.

Go Back

to Vehicle Setup

Select the percentage to adjust economy by.

Selected:

-14%

ECON DISPLAY

Adjustment %

-17%

-16%

-15%

-14%

-13%

-12%

-11%

-10%

OPERATION

SECTION 3: Exploring the Main Screen

The Main Screen is the screen that displays vehicle ac tivity, it is also the screen from which the main menu is accessed. The Main Screen has a multitude of diﬀerent functions; the diagrams in this section fully explain each function accessed from the Main Screen. The ﬁrst diagram displayed names all the parts of the Main Screen.

Parts of the Main Screen:

The Diagram directly below describes all of the on screen parts of the Main Screen.

Menu button: press to enter the main menu.

RPM

Coolant

Intake

Economy

Vehicle parameters: To change which vehicle parameter is displayed in the large gauge area simply press one of the four buttons next the preferred vehicle parameter.

rpm

Large

mpg

Gauge

Area

Large Gauge Area: The large gauge area can display an expanded version of a vehicle parameter or it will display the Driving Coach if the driving coach has been turned on from inside the menu system.

OPERATION

Four Button Functions of the Main Screen:

The diagram below shows the main four functions performed on the main screen.

FUNC TION 1: Press the top left button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus.

RPM

rpm

Coolant

Intake

Economy

mpg

FUNCTION 2: Press any of the four buttons on

the left side of the Watchdog adjacent to one of the vehicle parameters on the screen, and that vehicle parameter will then display in the large gauge area. This function will only work if the

Driving Coach is turned o.

FUNCTION 3: Continuously holding any of the

four buttons identied above, while the Driving

Coach is O, will change the gauge style that ap-

pears in the large gauge area for the vehicle parameter that is displayed next to the button that is being touched. See the three dierent gauge style options on the next page.

Large

Gauge

Area

FUNCTION 4: Press the top button to change the

screen theme into the Day Mode setting, press the bottom button to switch to Night Mode.

OPERATION

Large Gauge Styles:

The Large Gauge Area can display three dierent gauge styles. These gauge styles can be displayed on the main screen. These gauge styles can only be used and viewed when the driving coach is not activated in which case it would be displayed on the main screen. Use Button Function 3 while in the Main Screen to rotate through the dierent gauge styles.

Analog gauge with Average and Peak readings

RPM

Coolant

Intake

Economy

32 32

Large

rpm

Gauge

Area

mpg

Analog gauge with mini graph

Large Graph

OPERATION

SECTION 4: The Driving Coach

The Driving Coach is a special feature designed to help a driver operate their vehicle more eﬃciently. It coaches drivers into better driving habits by providing real time visual feedback and audio feedback as to how eﬃcient they are driving.

DRIVING COACH ACTIVATION:

To display the Driving Coach on the Main Screen, navigate into the “Display Driving Coach,” menu.

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to Drv. Coach Setup

Turn the Driving Coach Display On or OFF by making your selection below.

DISPLAY COACH

Main Menu > Driving Coach Setup > Display Driving Coach > Driving Coach On or Oﬀ.

Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF

DRIVING COACH AUDIO FEED BACK:

To turn the Driving coach audio feedback on and o navigate into the, “ Sound Setup”, menu.

Main Menu > Driving Coach Setup > Sound Setup > Sound On or O.

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to Drv. Coach Setup

Turn the Driving Coach Sound On or

OFF by making your selection below.

Coach Sound ON

Coach Sound OFF

COACH SOUND

PROPER SETUP VERY IMPORTANT

Before the driving coach will display accurate information it must be setup for the particular vehicle in which it will be used. To achieve proper setup run though

Wizard) of the Operating Instructions.

Section 2 (Vehicle Setup

OPERATION

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

rpm

mpg

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B-

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Gallons Grade

High

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

rpm

mpg

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B-

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Gallons Grade

High

THE DRIVING COACH DISPLAY DIAGRAMS:

The Large Gauge Area is where the Driving Coach information is displayed. The diagrams below, and on the following page, illustrate the information that is collected and displayed by the Driving Coach. There are four dierent Driving Coach diagrams below that will breakdown and describe the information displayed in the Driving Coach.

Diagram 1: Driving Coach Location

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

Gallons Grade

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Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

High

B 25 B-

Diagram 2: Wasted Energy and Driving Eﬃciency Bars

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

LowHigh

Driving Eﬃciency: This bar indicates a level of consistent driving, if a driver varies between acceleration and deceleration frequently then this bar will be negatively aected. Additionally heavy acceleration and deceleration can have a very negative eect. This bar will help a driver drive at more consistent speeds which will positively aect their fuel economy.

The D riving Coach: The highlighted area on the WatchDog screen represents the Driving Coach information display. All of the highlighted information makes up the Driving Coach.

Wasted Energy: The waste energy graph, displays acceleration and deceleration. The center line of this graph represents zero wasted energy. If a driver accelerates too quickly or decelerates too quickly they will see a bar extend outward from zero indicating an amount of energy wasted. The sensitivity of the wasted energy bar can be adjusted in the “Adjust Acceleration”, menu.

OPERATION

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

rpm

mpg

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B-

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Gallons Grade

High

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

rpm

mpg

2138

B-

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Gallons Grade

High

Diagram 3: Average Mileage Line

Average MpgGallons Grade

Average MPG: This number represents overall average economy. All driving activity continues to accumulate and gets averaged into this number until it is reset. This number can only be reset within the “Driving Coach Setup” menu.

Diagram 4: Instant economy and Trip Info

The Grade: This grade

is based on the drivers overall average perfor-

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mance, this grade will remain a cumulative indicator of drivers performance until it is reset by resetting “Average Economy.”

Gallons: This number represents an estimated total number of gallons used. This number will reset back to zero if, “Average Economy,” is reset.

Instant Mpg

Instant Mpg: This number represents the calculated fuel economy for a vehicle at an instantaneous point or moment in time. It can be used as an instant indicator of driving performance.

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

25 B-

Trip Mpg: This is a cumulative average economy that resets each time the WatchDog is turned o.

Trip Grade: This is a cumulative grade that indicates driver performance over a single trip. This grade resets each time the WatchDog is turned o.

OPERATION

THE DRIVING COACH ON SCREEN DRIVING TIPS

While parked or after a period of idle the driving coach will post driving tips that will help the driver improve their own driving eciency. The tips will appear based on drivers previous performance, they aren’t just randomly posted.

Econ Tip 1: Acceleration: Accelerate Gradually to save fuel

Econ Tip 2: Slowing/Stopping: Coast as long as possible and then brake smoothly

ECON TIP 3: Idling: Spend less time idling to save fuel

ECON TIP 4: Control Speed: Keep your speed steady to save fuel

ECON TIP 5: Speed Limit: Drive the speed limit or 5 to 10 MPH slower to save fuel

ECON TIP 6: More Tips: For more Econ Tips visit: www.fueleconomy.gov

ECON TIP 7: Econ Goal: Set a more achievable fuel economy goal

ECON TIP 8: Econ Goal: Consider increasing your fuel economy goal

Econ Tip 9: Idle Time: Idling wastes fuel. Shut o your engine when possible

OPERATION

SECTION 5: Exploring the Main Menu and submenu systems

The diagram below shows all of the main menu items. Section 5 includes a diagram and a comprehensive description of each ain menu item and all sub menus.

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Gauge Setup

Performance Testing

Driving Coach Setup

Vehicle Setup

User Options

Diagnostics

Show Settings

Update Software

MAIN MENU

OPERATION

GAUGE SETUP: PGS 3537

Enter the Gauge Setup menu to change the vehicle parameters (PIDs) displayed on the four gauge locations in the Main Screen. See a complete list and description of all of the potential displayable vehicle parameters on the following page.

Special Note: The WatchDog relies primarily on gathering vehicle information through the OBD ll port. Earlier model year vehicles generally do not display as many vehicle parameters as newer model vehicles. Technology advances in later model vehicles have brought more vehicle sensors and so they are able to broadcast more vehicle parameters that the WatchDog can receive and display. As long as the WatchDog is properly connected to the vehicle, while browsing the Gauge Setup menu, the WatchDog will only display those parameters that are available for the vehicle it is installed on.

Notice that upon entering the gauge setup menu that, Set Gauge 1, is highlighted in black. When a gauge location is selected it is highlighted in black on the left and it also appears above the vehicle parameter selection box.

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Speed

Set Gauge 1

Boost

Set Gauge 2

RPM

Set Gauge 3

Coolant

Set Gauge 4

To highlight a dierent gauge location to change the parameter in that gauge location press the selection button that coincides with that gauge location. For example select gauge location 1, press the second button down on the left side of the Watchdog. Once the desired gauge location is highlighted you can scroll through vehicle parameters to set the desired parameter in that location.

GAUGE SETUP

Gauge 1

Use the Up & Down Arrows

to change the gauge function.

Pyro 2

Speed

Boost

Use the large Up Down Buttons to highlight a particular vehicle parameter for any of the gauge locations.

OPERATION

Vehicle Parameters:

The list of vehicle parameters below, which also extends onto the next page shows vehicle parameters which can potentially be displayed on the Watchdog. Due to vehicle specic availability not all of the parameters displayed below will be available on every vehicle and some vehicles will have signicantly fewer parameters which can be viewed. Only the parameters that are available for a particular vehicle will show up in the Gauge Setup menu once the WatchDog has been fully installed.

• Pyro 1 and Pyro 2: These gauge options will display EGTs or exhaust gas temperatures. What is dis-

played on the main screen of the WatchDog actually depends on the “Pyro Source,” that is selected from the “Select Pyro Source,” menu which is in the Vehicle Setup Menu.

Special Note: Some diesel and gas vehicles have OEM temperature sensors in their exhaust systems which will display their temperature reading in the pyro 1 and or pyro 2 locations as long as the “Pyro Source,” is set to “Factory Pyros.” Within the Vehicle Setup menu is a menu item, “Select Pyro Source,” that allows you to switch betwee n looking at OEM pyros and looking at an aftermarket Bully Dog Pyrometer. The correct source must be selected to view the desired pyrometer source.

• Speed: Display the vehicle speed in either miles per hour or kilometers per hour depending on what

units of measurement has been selected.

Special Note: If speed is reading inaccurately then the speed displayed can be adjusted, read Section 2 of the operating instructions to ﬁnd out how to correctly calibrate the speed display.

• Boost: Boost is a measure of pressure in lbs. that a vehicles turbo charger is generating. It is possible that

this parameter will also show a manifold pressure reading on non turbo charged vehicles.

• RPM: Revolutions per minute of the vehicles crank shaft.

• Coolant: Display coolant temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on what units of measure-

ment has been selected.

• Throttle: Display throttle position as a percentage where an idle position equals 0% and full throttle

equals 100%.

• Intake: Display the intake temperature at the point where the OEM temperature sensor is installed

within the air intake stream. Displays temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on what units of measurement has been selected.

• Barometer: Display atmospheric pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) or in KPA (kilopascals) de-

pending on what units of measurement has been selected.

OPERATION

• Battery: Current battery output voltage in volts.

• Fuel Pressure: Display fuel rail pressure on most common rail fuel systems or just lift pressure on some

non-common rail fuel systems.

• Load: Display calculated engine load displayed as a percentage from 0% for no load to 100% for maxi-

mum load capacity.

• Timing: Display ignition timing on a gasoline fueled vehicle and injection timing on a diesel.

• MAF: Display mass air ow in grams per second. MAF is a measure of how much air is coming into the

air intake stream.

• Fuel Econ.: Display the vehicles instant fuel economy in miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers

depending on what units of measurement has been selected

Special Note: If Fuel Econ. is reading inaccurately then the economy dis played can be adjusted, read Section 2 of the operating instructions to ﬁnd out how to correctly calibrate the Fuel Econ. display.

• Fuel Flow: Display a calculated amount of instant fuel ow through the fuel system. Units will display in

gallons per hour or liters per hour depending on what units of measurement have been selected.

OPERATION

PERFORMANCE TESTING: PGS 3842

Our performance testing feature is a great feature that oers drag racers the ability to record 1/4 mile runs. All of the performance testing information gathered can be transferred to a PC using our Performance Testing Analysis Software. See the Appendix for information on the Performance Testing Analysis Software. Follow the next few pages for a detailed description of each performance testing submenu.

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PERFORMANCE TEST

to Main Menu

Performance Test

0-100 Kph Test

Performance Tests Results

Save Test Data to SD card

Fastest Times

Performance Testing Setup

OPERATION

Performance Test:

Selecting “Performance Test” will initiate a 1/4 mile test. The test will appear dierently based on the type of Performance Testing style that is selected. There are two dierent types of performance tests that can be ran. Those two types of the tests are displayed below. To select the preferred performance test type select that in the Performance Testing Setup menu.

Special Note: This performance racing function should only be used on a sanctioned 1/4 mile drag racing track. Street racing is illegal and extremely unsafe.

• Speed Sensitive Performance Test: Once initiated

this test type will instruct the end user to rst bring the vehicle to a stop. Once the vehicle is at zero miles per hour the WatchDog will instruct the driver that the test will begin once the WatchDog detects Speed.

• Race Tree Performance Test: Before initiating the

Race Tree style performance test it is important that the vehicle should already be at a complete stop. Once initiated the WatchDog will display a classic drag race tree on the screen. As soon as the lights on the drag race tree turn green the WatchDog will begin to record the vehicles time. It will not wait to detect speed before it starts recording.

• Results Screen: Once a complete 1/4 mile has been completed the WatchDog will display the results

screen. If the user wants to save the test so it can be displayed and analyzed on a PC then the run can be saved to the SD card by immediately going to the Save Test To SD Card Menu.

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PERFORMANCE TEST

TEST STARTS

WHEN VEHICLES READS

SPEED

OPERATION

0-100 KPH Test:

Selecting 0-100 KPH test will initiate a 0-100 kilometer per hour test which is the equivalent to about 62 miles per hour. This is a standard test that is popular in countries that measure distances in kilometers. The test will appear dierently based on the type of Performance Testing style that is selected. There are two dierent types of performance tests that can be ran. Those two types of the tests are displayed below. To select the preferred performance test type select that in the Performance Testing Setup menu.

Special Note: This 0-100 KPH racing function should only be used on a sanctioned 1/4 mile drag racing track. Street racing is illegal and extremely unsafe.

• Speed Sensitive Performance Test: Once

initiated this test type will instruct the end user to rst bring the vehicle to a stop. Once the vehicle is at zero kilometers per hour the WatchDog will instruct the driver that the test will begin once the WatchDog detects Speed.

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PERFORMANCE TEST

TEST STARTS

WHEN VEHICLES READS

SPEED

• Race Tree Performance Test: Before initiat-

ing the Race Tree style performance test it is important that the vehicle should already be at a complete stop. Once initiated the WatchDog will display a classic drag race tree on the screen. As soon as the lights on the drag race tree turn green the WatchDog will begin to record the vehicles time. It will not wait to detect speed before it starts recording.

• Results Screen:

screen. If the user wants to save the test so it can be displayed and analyzed on a PC then the run can be saved to the SD card by immediately going to the Save Test To SD Card Menu.

Once a complete 1/4 mile has been completed the WatchDog will display the results

OPERATION

Performance Test Results:

View the results for the last performance test that was run.

Save Test Data to SD Card:

Save the results for the last run to the WatchDog SD Card. All runs that are saved to the SD Card can be transferred to our Performance Testing Analysis software. For more information on our Performance Testing Analysis software see the appendix of this manual or visit our website: www.bullydog.com.

Press “Yes,” to save the currently displayed run results to the SD Card.

Press “No,” to exit the menu without saving the run.

OPERATION

Fastest Times:

View the results for the quickest 1/4 mile ever recorded.

Performance Testing Setup:

Choose the initiation method for a performance test. The two dierent types available are the Drag Tree method and the Speed detection method. See descriptions below.

Use these two buttons to toggle between Speed Sense and Race Tree starting methods, press “Go Back.” when ﬁnished.

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to Main Memu

Current:

SPEED SENSE

RACE TREE

TEST START

OPERATION

DRIVING COACH SETUP: PGS 4345

This is the menu where modications for the Driving Coach can be made that will directly eect the way the driving coach behaves. Read section 2 of the operating instructions to nd out how to completely setup the WatchDog and the Driving Coach. The next two pages will describe the function for each of the menu items listed in the diagram below.

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to Main Menu

Display Driving Coach

Set Economy Goal

Reset Average Economy

Adjust Acceleration

Coach Sound Setup

COACH SETUP

OPERATION

Display Driving Coach:

Turning the Driving Coach On or O will determine whether the Driving Coach is displayed in the large Gauge Area in the Main Screen of the WatchDog.

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to Drv. Coach Setup

Turn the Driving Coach Display On or OFF by making your selection below.

DISPLAY COACH

Use these two buttons to toggle between on and oﬀ, press “Go Back.” when ﬁnished.

Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF

Set Economy Goal:

If the current economy goal that is set in the Driving Coach is resulting with Grades that are too high or too low the economy goal can be adjusted within this menu. It is important to set an economy goal that is reasonable for the type of vehicle and the typically expected driving conditions.

Press the “Go Back” button when the desired goal has been highlighted.

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to Drv. Coach Setup

Select a fuel economy goal

Selected:

20 MPG

ECONOMY GOAL

Economy

17 mpg 18mpg 19mpg

20 mpg

21mpg 22mpg 23mpg 24mpg

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the desired goal.

Reset Average Economy:

The Average Economy readout, the Gallons readout, and the Average grade readout can all be reset in this menu. Note that by resetting it will reset all three parameters.

OPERATION

Adjust Acceleration:

The sensitivity setting determines the degree to which the Acceleration and Deceleration bar on the Driving Coach interface react to actual vehicle acceleration and deceleration.

A new user will want to start with a low or medium sensitivity setting and work up from there as their driving improves and they are able to hold a high letter grade for average and trip economy.

• Recommended Sensitivity Selections: Not quite sure which setting to use, try the recomended

uses below until you become comfortable and condent with using the settings under more challenging conditions.

Low Setting: City Driving and beginners in any driving circumstances.

Med Setting: Rural for beginners and some city driving for more advanced users.

High Setting: Rural Only.

Press the “Go Back” button when the desired sensitivity level has been highlighted.

Use these two buttons to toggle between Low, Medium, High sensitivity levels.

Coach sound setup:

The Audio feedback provided by the Driving Coach can be turned On or O. This only aects the sound feedback provided by the Driving Coach, it does not aect button feedback or vehicle warnings.

Use these two buttons to toggle between On and Oﬀ, press “Go Back.” when ﬁnished.

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SENSITIVITY

to Drv. Coach Setup

Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

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to Drv. Coach Setup

Turn the Driving Coach Sound On or

OFF by making your selection below.

Coach Sound ON

Coach Sound OFF

COACH SOUND

OPERATION

VEHICLE SETUP: PGS 4650

This menu includes everything related directly to the vehicle, mostly making up input points for vehicle information to make sure the WatchDog knows what it is running on. This menu also includes the Vehicle Setup Wizard and the Speed and Economy Adjustment menus.

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to Main Menu

Vehicle Setup Wizard

Set Engine Size

Set Vehicle Weight

Set Fuel Type

Select Pyro Source

Set Warning Levels

Adjust Speed Display

Adjust Economy Display

VEHICLE SETUP

OPERATION

Vehicle Setup wizard

The Vehicle Setup Wizard appears the very rst time the WatchDog is setup. The Setup Wizard can be activated at any time by entering this menu. The Setup Wizard process is described in detail in section 2 of the operation part of the manual.

Press the “Next” button to start the Setup Wizard.

Hint: This option is very useful if the

WatchDog is ever transferred to a new vehicle.

Make sure the WachDog is connected to

the vehicle’s OBDII port and turn the

Exit

SETUP WIZARD

WatchDog for your vehicle.

key to the RUN position.

Set Engine Size (Displacement)

Choose a correct engine size (displacement) in liters for the vehicle that the WatchDog is installed on. Refer to vehicle owners manual or the engine information sticker located near the top of the radiator and fan to nd the correct size (displacement) for the vehicle.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct size has been highlighted.

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to Vehicle Setup

Select engine displacement

Engine Sizes

4.2L

ENGINE SIZE

Engine Sizes

Scroll up or down

3.9

4.0

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

using the indicated buttons to highlight the correct engine size.

OPERATION

Set Vehicle weight

Choosing the correct vehicle weight will help the WatchDog to provide accurate information for that vehicle application.

The curb weight of a vehicle is usually posted on a sticker on the inside of the drivers door jam. If the curb weight cannot be found on the door jam, refer to the vehicle owners manual or look for it on the internet. The vehicle can also be weighed on a vehicle scale.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct vehicle weight has been highlighted.

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to Vehicle Setup

Select engine displacement

Selected

7100 lbs

Pounds

Set Fuel Type

Set or change the fuel type in accordance with the fuel used in the vehicle. The WatchDog will not behave correctly if the correct fuel type is not selected.

Use these two buttons to toggle between gasoline or diesel, press “Go Back,” when ﬁnished.

Select Pyro Source

Choose between attempting to pickup a stock exhaust temperature sensor (OEM), or using a Bully

Dog pyrometer.

SET WEIGHT

6,800 lbs 6,900 lbs 7,000 lbs

7,100 lbs

7,200 lbs 7,300 lbs 7,400 lbs 7,500 lbs

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FUEL TYPE

to Vehicle Setup

Select your vehicle’s fuel type.

GASOLINE

DIESEL

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the correct vehicle weight.

Use these two buttons to toggle between gasoline or diesel, press “Go Back,” when ﬁnished.

OPERATION

Set Warning Levels

This very impor tant feature will trigger an audio and visual warning on the WatchDog main screen during normal operation if a set warning level breaches the user set levels. The two diagrams below describe the process of setting up a warning level.

Press the button next to the Warning Parameter to edit the warning settings for that parameter. The diagram directly below displays how to edit an one of the Warning Parameters.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct

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SET WARNINGS

to Vehicle Setup

Pryro 1 Temperature Level

Setting: 1250ºF

Pryro 2 Temperature Level

Setting: OFF

Engine Coolant Temperature Level

Setting: OFF

Boost Level

Setting: OFF

levels have been set.

Once you select a parameter from the menu above the WatchDog will display the diagram below where you will actually set the warning level values and turn warning levels on and o.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct warning settings have been selected.

Use these two buttons to toggle turn the warning notices On or Oﬀ for a particular parameter.

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to Warning Menu

The selected warning value Pyro 1 Displayed in the box below

Selected:

20 MPG

WARNING ON

WARNING OFF

PYRO 1

Set warning level

Warning Levels

1100 1150 1200

1250

1300 1350 1400 1450

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the optimal warning level.

OPERATION

Adjust speed Display

Changing this setting will directly aect the speed readout on the WatchDog Main Screen.

The speed readout has a dramatic aect how the Driving Coach works; it is important to read Section

2 of the operating instructions. Section 2 describes how to properly check the accuracy of the speed

display and overall how to setup the WatchDog. The Speed Display should only be adjusted if the actual vehicle speed is dierent from the speed displayed on the WatchDog Screen.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct percent has been highlighted.

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to Vehicle Setup

Select the percentage to adjust speed by.

Selected:

SPEED DISPLAY

Adjustment %

-3%

-2%

-1%

0 %

1% 2% 3% 4%

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the percentage diﬀerentiation be tween the WatchDog’s displayed speed and measured speed.

Adjust Economy Display

Changing this setting will directly aect the Instant Economy readout on the WatchDog Main Screen and on the Driving Coach Screen.

The Instant Economy readout has a dramatic aect how the Driving Coach works; it is important to

read Section 2 of the operating instructions. Section 2 describes how to properly check the accuracy

of the economy display and overall how to setup the WatchDog. The Speed Display should only be adjusted if the actual vehicle speed is dierent from the speed displayed on the WatchDog Screen.

Press the “Go Back” button when the correct percent has been highlighted.

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to Vehicle Setup

Select the percentage to adjust economy by.

Selected:

ECON DISPLAY

Adjustment %

-3%

-2%

-1%

0 %

1% 2% 3% 4%

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the percentage diﬀerentiation be tween the WatchDog’s displayed economy and measured economy.

OPERATION

USER OPTIONS: PGS 5153

In this sub menu you can personalize the Watchdog. A detailed description of each User Option submenu item is on the following pages.

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to Main Menu

Color Theme Setup

Backlight Setup

Animation Setup

US/Metric Units

Reset to Default

USER OPTIONS

OPERATION

Color theme setup

There are many color themes to choose from, choose a color theme for both day and night time use. Each color theme can be previewed as they are highlighted. Switch between day and night time mode on the main screen by pressing the up/down buttons on the right side of the WatchDog.

Press “Go Back” when ﬁnished.

Toggle between day and night theme to activate them and then make changes to each setting.

Backlighting Adjustment

Choose a backlighting intensity setting for both day and night use. Switch between day and night time mode on the main screen by pressing the up/down buttons on the right side of the WatchDog.

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the desired color theme for either day or night driving .

Press “Go Back” when ﬁnished.

Toggle between day and night theme to activate them and then make changes to each setting.

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to user opts

Day

Brightness 100%

Night

Brightness 60%

SET BACKLIGHT

Day Setting Keypad

Backlight

Adjust brightness from

0-100% using / keys

0 50 100

Scroll up or down using the indicated buttons to highlight the desired back lighting intensity either day or night driving .

OPERATION

Animation Setup

Choose to have animated button feedback each time a button is pressed.

Press “Go Back” when ﬁnished.

Press “Wave Eﬀect ” to turn the animation On or Oﬀ.

English/ Metric Units

The Watchdog contains the ability to display vehicle parameters and fuel economy in either Metric units or US standard units.

Press “Go Back” when ﬁnished.

Select the Units you wish to see displayed.

Reset to factory defaults

Reset all of the user options back to factory settings.

Press “ Yes,” to reset the current settings back to default settings.

Press “No,” to exit the menu without resetting.

OPERATION

DIAGNOSTICS: PG 54

This sub menu allows you to check vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS). Upon entering this menu, the Watchdog will automatically begin to check the vehicle for DTCs and it will then display those DTCs on the Watchdog screen. Once it displays the DTCs value and description on the screen it will allow you to erase the DTCs from the vehicle.

Special Note: The vehicle key must at least be in the “ON,” position, some vehicles may requre that the engine is running.

If no DTCs are displayed you can simply press the Go Back button to return to the main menu. If DTCs do appear on the screen the WatchDog will provide a DTC code value and a description. At that point the DTCs can be writen down and then erased from the vehicle computer.

DTC

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

There are no DTCs Detected

OPERATION

SHOW SETTINGS: PG 55

The Show Settings Menu is a helpfull feature that will allow you to see vehicle information and most of the settings that have been specied during the vehicle setup and user specication. See the diagram below to see everything that is listed in this menu.

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to Main Menu

System Info/Settings

HW Version: 2.3 SW Version: 1.1.0.3 Serial #: 0000000000000 Application: WatchDog Untis: US Standard

Vehicle Info/Settings

Vehicle: ##### VIN: 1.10.2 Com Protocol: Engine Size: 5.7 Liters Vehicle Weight: 7100 Lbs Fuel Type: Gasoline Economy Adj: 0% Speed Adj: 0%

Driving Coach Settings

Driving Coach: ON Economy Goal: 20 MPG Acc Sensitivity: MEDIUM Avg. Economy: 17 MPG Gallons: 100 Grade: A+

Warning Settings

Pyro 1: 1250˚ Pyro 2: 1250˚ Coolant: 230˚ Boost: OFF

VIEW SETTINGS

DOWN

OPERATION

UPDATE WATCHDOG SOFTWARE: PGS 5657

This sub menu is only used when a new internet update becomes available or if an installation issue needs to be trouble shot. Before using this function an internet update must be performed through the Bully Dog Update Agent. As this feature is useful only after an internet update has been performed. See the internet updating instructions in the appendix of this manual.

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to Main Menu

Application: WatchDog

UPDATE

YES

Press “Yes,” to load the ﬁles upload the ﬁles from the SD card to the WatchDog and complete the update process.

(Press ‘Y” to start update)

The Watchdog will take a minute to update the software, please wait patiently while the applications loads into memory. If there are new features available look on our web site for a description of those features.

LOADING IMAGE 25%

Loading Application File Into Memory

OPERATION

The scenario below depicts a common errors seen when updating the Watchdog software. It is important the SD card is always left in the WatchDog.

No SD Card Notice: The screen capture below illustrates what will be seen on the screen if an update is

attempted without the Watchdog micro SD card in the SD card slot.

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Missing SD card Insert card and try again.

SD Card

UPDATES

PART 3

Internet Updating

PART 3 INTERNET UPDATING ...................................... PGS. 5861

SECTION 1: WatchDog Version Information ........................................ pg. 59

SECTION 2: Getting the Update Agent ..............................................pgs. 60

SECTION 3: The Update Process ........................................................pgs. 61

UPDATES

SECTION 1: Watchdog Version Information

The only time a Watchdog needs to be updated is when a new version comes available on the Update Agent. Before going through the updating process go to the Bully Dog web site and check the latest version available for the watchdog and compare that version number to the software version currently loaded on the Watch Dog. The current software version loaded on the Watch Dog can be found in the show settings menu located in the main menu.

The Watchdog software versions contain four digits as seen below:

Show Settings Menu: Navigate to the show settings menu in the Watchdog main menu to nd and

view the Software Version currently loaded on the Watchdog.

Go Back

to Main Menu

System Info/Settings

HW Version: 2.3 SW Version: 1.1.0.3 Serial #: 0000000000000 Application: W atchDog Untis: US Standard

VIEW SETTINGS

DOWN

Go to the Show Setting Menu to view current installed Watchdog software version.

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SECTION 2: The Update Agent

The Watchdog can only receive internet updates through the Update Agent. Therefore, internet updates must be performed on a PC with a strong internet connection. The Update Agent is a software program developed by Bully Dog Technologies speciﬁcally designed to update Bully Dog products. The Update Agent is easy to use, it can be loaded on any windows based PC running Windows XP or newer. The Update Agent is attainable free of charge at the Bully Dog Download Center or by ordering a CD ROM through a Bully Dog distributor.

HOW TO GET THE UPDATE AGENT:

1. To download the Update Agent through our web site visit: www.bullydog.com/download_

center.php . This address will take you to the Bully Dog download center where a free copy of the

Update Agent can be downloaded.

2. A free copy of the Update agent can also obtained by requesting an Update Agent CD.

3. For assistance with downloading or installing the Update Agent call technical support at: 866-285-5936.

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SECTION 3: The Update Process

Follow the steps listed below to update the Watchdog software to the latest version.

1. Plug the Watchdog into a PC that has a high speed internet and is loaded with the Update Agent 2.0 using a mini USB cable.

2. Wait for the Update Agent to automatically recognize the SD card and open the screen shot below on your computer screen.

3. From this screen there is only one simple thing to do; press the update button on the right hand side of the screen and the Update Agent will automatically update the Watchdog software.

4. When the Update Agent nishes updating the Watchdog software the Watchdog can be remove from the PC and the USB cable.

5. Reinstall the Watchdog into the vehicle via the Main Harness and mounting device.

6. Once installed start the vehicles engine. The Watchdog will light up to display the main screen.

7. Navigate from the main screen > Main Menu > Update Software.

7. Follow the screen prompts to update the Watchdog, do not unplug while performing the Watchdog update.

8. Once the Update Software function has completed, the WatchDog will have to be set up for the vehicle like is described in Section 2 of the Operating Instructions.

APPENDIX

PART 4

Appendix

The appendix contains important information for the Watchdog and is split into three sections.

APPENDIX .................................................................... PGS. 6267

Section 1: Communication Error Screen ............................................. pg. 62

Section 2: Troubleshooting/Error Codes ...............................................pg.64

Section 3: Formatting SD Card .....................................................pgs. 65-66

Section 4: Performance Testing Analysis Software .............................pgs. 67

APPENDIX

SECTION 1: Communication Error Screen

The Communication Error Screen illustrated in the diagram below appears when the WatchDog is unable to establish communication with the vehicle. See the instructions below to trouble shoot the potential causes and what can be done.

REASONS WHY THIS SCREEN APPEARS:

1. The WatchDog may not be correctly plugged into the vehicle OBD ll block.

2. The WatchDog cannot communicate with most vehicles unless the engine is running and any other vehicle must have the key in the ON position.

3. If the WatchDog is transferred to a new vehicle then this screen will appear because the WatchDog is looking for information on the previous vehicle.

If the key was in the oﬀ position, turn the vehicle engine on and press the retry connection.

If the WatchDog does not detect the vehicle protocol because the WatchDog has just been installed on a new vehicle select “Setup New Vehicle.

CONNECT TO VEHICLE

Unable to connect to vehicle!

Select an option below to continue:

Retry Connection Setup New Vehicle

Do Not Connect

If this screen appears when the WatchDog is plugged in via USB and you simply want to browse the screens then select “Do Not Connect.”

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SECTION 2: Watchdog Troubleshooting/error codes

CONDITION POSSIBLE SOURCES ACTION

Make sure that the fuse jack is securely fastened to the fuse socket.

Watchdog will not turn on

Back light quit working Loose Connections

Installation/ Connections

For more information on up-to-date troubleshooting guide for the Watchdog, go to

www.bullydog.com and or contact our technical support team.

Check that the fuse is working properly.

Make sure that all of the harnesses are properly installed. If still not working, one of the harnesses could be defective.

Contact Technical Support if the Watchdog is otherwise functioning normal.

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SECTION 3: Formatting a new Micro SD card

In case an SD Card is lost or broken, a new micro SD Card can be purchased and used to update the Watchdog. However, the new card will need to be formatted to work with our internet update software, The Update Agent. The reason a new SD card needs to be formatted is so that the Update Agent will automatically recognize that SD Card when the SD card is plugged into a PC. Below are steps and diagrams showing how to format a new SD Card:

1. Plug the SD Card into a PC via the USB to SD Card Reader.

2. Open the My Computer function in Microsoft windows to see all of the devices and drives on that PC. Find the new SD Card in the list under the heading, “Devices with removable storage.”

3. Right click on the SD Card to show a drop down menu of options. In the drop down menu click on Format.

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4. With the formatting dialog box open click the drop down men for “File System.” Highlight and click on FAT.

5. Then change the Volume Label to read “WDCARD,” by typing it into the dialog box below that title.

6 Click “Start” to reformat the card with the new information.

7. After the reformat process is complete you can place a call or go onto our online chat option to contact a technical support associate who can get you the correct les.

8. Now unplug the card reader and plug it back into the PC and the Update Agent should recognize this SD Card.

Now whenever this card is plugged into any PC that has the Bully Dog Update Agent installed the Agent will automatically recognize the SD Card.

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SECTION 4: Performance Testing Analysis Software

If you are a drag racer using the WatchDog for on track use then you must check out the Performance Testing Analysis Software. This free software package takes all of the performance testing runs that have been collected on the SD card and makes them viewable on your PC. Go to our website and download the software free of charge and start using it right away. The diagram below shows just a small example of what the software can do.

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES:

• Display Speed, RPM, Estimated Horsepower, and Estimated Torque during runs plotted on a

histogram.

• Overlay multiple runs to cross compare two dierent recorded runs.

• Print out time slips that display all the information displayed on an ocial time slip, also

create images that can be emailed.

• Export horsepower and Torque graphs into images that can be saved, printed and even

emailed.

• Export raw data into excel.

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The Watchdog featuring The Driving Coach

Check out the interactive Driving Coach displayed below. The Driving Coach Software is a specialized program designed to make you a more ecient and safer driver. You might be surprised to hear that aggressive drivers can save upwards of 37%* on their fuel consumption by adopting better driving habits. So ask your self if your lead foot could use a little improvement. You might save more than you think using the Driving Coach.

Wasted Energy

RPM

Coolant

Intake

Economy

32 32

rpm

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

mpg

Dec. Acc.

Low

Wasted Energy

Gallons Grade

Dec. Acc.

2138

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Low

B-

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg

High

Gallons Grade

2138

Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

B 25 B-

High

View Wasted Energy Indicator• Monitor Your Driving Eciency• Display Average Economy• Display Trip Economy• Display Gallons Used• Display Instant Economy• Set Your Own Economy Goal• Choose your Sensitivity Level•

The WatchDog works with

most ‘96 & newer vehicles

Special Note: The WatchDog relies primarily on gathering vehicle information through the OBD ll port. Earlier model year vehicles generally do not display as much information as newer model vehicles. Technology advances in later model vehicles have brought more vehicle sensors and so they are able to broadcast more information to the vehicle OBD ll port. The more information that is displayed over the vehicle communication lines and to the OBD ll port, the more information that the WatchDog is able to display.

*Source: Edmunds.com, The Edmunds.com study results sited above have no relation to any studies performed using the WatchDog. Bully Dog and Edmunds.com share no aliation.

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