Bully Dog Watchdog User Manual
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)
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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.
3.
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.
2.
Plug the USB cable
into a PC that has
the Bully Dog Internet
Update software: The
Update Agent.
1.
Plug in the Watchdog
to the USB Cable. SD card
must be installed in the Watchdog.
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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 eciency.
Using the Driving Coach feature end users can see improvements in fuel economy that will
completely oset 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 dierences between the information presentined in this
manual and the WatchDog with any other WatchDog software version
The WatchDog works with
most ‘96 & newer vehicles
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PART 1
Physical Installation
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................PGS. 515
SECTION 1: Parts Included ................................................................................. PG.5
SECTION 2: Parts Description .........................................................................PGS. 69
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.1115
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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 oer 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.
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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.
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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
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Possible OBDII Port Locations
(location may vary)
OBDII Plug
Main Cable
Power Wire
OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram
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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.
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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.
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OBDII Plug
Main Cable
Power Wire
OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram
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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.
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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
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OPERATION
PART 2
Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... PGS. 1657
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
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............................................................ 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
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....................................................................................................................... pg. 30
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...............................................................................................pg. 29
.....................................................................................pgs. 31-32
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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
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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.
Menu
RPM
rpm
00
Coolant
Intake
Economy
32
32
25
F
F
mpg
Press any of the four buttons on the left to
select items on the screen that are adjacent to
the button position.
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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.
Next
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
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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:
Next
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.
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Next
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 dicult goal “down
the road,” as you improve your personal driving
skill.
FUEL TYPE
Next
Select your vehicle’s fuel type.
GASOLINE
DIESEL
Next
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
Next
Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
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