Linear Logic scangauge2 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Plugs into the diagnostic connector already

built into all 1996 or newer cars and light trucks.

SGIIQS601

1) Quick Start Installation

1. Locate the OBDII connector.

This connector is normally located under the
dash on either side of the steering column

OBDII Connector

Locate a place for the ScanGauge.

You can use the sticky-back Velcro® supplied with the ScanGauge
to attach it to the location you have chosen.

DO NOT mount the ScanGauge over an air bag cover
where it could be propelled by a deploying airbag.

2. Route the cable.

Route the cable from the OBDII connector and plug the small
end of the cable into the back or side of the ScanGauge.

3. Turn the vehicle on.

Start your vehicle or turn the ignition to the ON position.

Typical OBDII Connector location

Small end of the cable

connects to your ScanGauge.

4. Plug the ScanGauge plug into the OBDII socket.

Once connected with the vehicle running or the ignition in
the ON position, your ScanGauge will display the Connecting
Screen, and then switch to the Home Screen.

When the Home Screen is displayed, your ScanGauge is
connected and has established communication with your
vehicle’s computer.

Connecting...

<TRIP MORE>

Up to 60

<SCAN
<TRIP

seconds

Connecting Screen

5. Proceed to setup.

Large end of the cable

connects to your vehicle.

GAUGE>

MORE>

Home Screen

If it does not stop saying “Connecting...” or the screen goes blank after 60
seconds, refer to Troubleshooting section in the ScanGauge User Manual.

ScanGauge Layout

Front Side

A

B

Back

G

C

D

E

F

H

Front

A. Function/Selection Button
B. Function/Selection Button
C. Function/Selection Button
D. Function/Selection Button
E. Home Button
F. LCD Display Screen

Package Contents

• ScanGauge

• 6-ft OBDII Cable

• Velcro® Strips

Back

G. OBDII Connection Plug

Side

H. Optional OBDII Connection Plug
or unit daisy chain interface

• User Manual

• Quick Start Guide

2) Set Up Your ScanGauge

You new ScanGauge must first be set up so
that it may report accurate information about
your vehicle.

To access the Basic Setup Options, follow the
sequence shown to the right. For more detailed
setup instructions and a complete explanation
of each of the setup parameters, please refer
to the ScanGauge User Manual.

Displays the currently selected setup parameter

Use the upper buttons to move to the next or
previous setup parameter

Use the lower buttons to adjust the
currently selected setup parameter

HOME Screen

<SCAN
<TRIP

<DISPLAY
<SETUP

< >
< >

DISTANCE

MILES

GAUGE>

MORE>

FILLUP>

MORE>

Setup Parameter Display Options

Distance Units DISTANCE Miles, Kilometers

Fuel Units FUEL UNITS Gallons, Liters

Temperature Units TEMP UNITS Fahrenheit(˚F),Celsius(˚C)

Pressure Units PRESSURE

UNITS

Engine Size ENGINE SIZE Increase or decrease the LITERS size until it matches the

Tank Size TANK SIZE Adjustable in 1 Gallon/Liter Increments

Fuel Type FUEL TYPE GAS, DIESELa, DIESELb, HYBRID, and LPG.

Currency type CURRENCY

Advanced Settings ADV SETTINGS For an explanation of the Advanced Setting Options,

PSI, KPA

size of your engine

$, £, ¥, €

please refer to the user manual and ScanGauge.com

Your ScanGauge features an easy-
to-use menu-driven design. Pushing
the button next to each selection will
display that information. Pushing the
HOME button will take you back to the
Home Screen at anytime.

<SCAN
<TRIP

GAUGE>

MORE>

Push the HOME button to return to
the Home Screen at anytime.

GAUGE

Use the built-in Digital Gauges

The function buttons next to each gauge allow you
to select and display up to 4 gauges at a time.

1937RPM

16.2MPG

55MPH

3.40GPH

Push the function buttons to cycle through

the available digital gauges.

SCAN

Turn off the Check Engine Lamp

When you vehicle’s computer detects a
problem, it may store a trouble code that can
cause the Check Engine Light on your dash to
light up. The ScanGauge gives you the ability
to read and clear these trouble codes.

Push the function button next to CLEAR to clear
the code and turn off the Check Engine Light.

2 STORED CODES

<CODES FRZD>

P0234
<PREVIOUS NEXT>

CLEAR>

TRIP

Using the Trip Computers

ScanGauge stores up to 4 sets of trip data and the Performance Monitor. For instructions on
using the Performance Monitor, please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual.

Push to cycle through the available Trip Computers.

Push to cycle through the available trip data.

Displays the data stored for the currently selected Trip Computer

The currently selected Trip Computer

< >
<CURRENT RESET>

65 MPH MAX

3) Using Your ScanGauge

Your ScanGauge features an easy­to-use menu-driven design. Pushing
the button next to each selection will
display that information. Pushing the
HOME button will take you back to the
Home Screen at anytime.

GAUGE

Use the built-in Digital Gauges

The function buttons next to each gauge allow you
to select and display up to 4 gauges at a time.

<SCAN
<TRIP

Push the HOME button to return to
the Home Screen at anytime.

Push the function buttons to cycle through

1937RPM

16.2MPG

GAUGE>

MORE>

the available digital gauges.

55MPH

3.40GPH

TRIP

Using the Trip Computers

ScanGauge stores up to 4 sets of trip data and the Performance Monitor. For instructions on
using the Performance Monitor, please refer to the ScanGauge User Manual.

Displays the data stored for the currently selected Trip Computer

Push to cycle through the available trip data.

Push to cycle through the available Trip Computers.

The currently selected Trip Computer

< >
<CURRENT RESET>

65 MPH MAX

SCAN

Turn off the Check Engine Lamp

When you vehicle’s computer detects a
problem, it may store a trouble code that can
cause the Check Engine Light on your dash to
light up. The ScanGauge gives you the ability
to read and clear these trouble codes.

2 STORED CODES

<CODES FRZD>

P0234
<PREVIOUS NEXT>

CLEAR>

Push the function button next to CLEAR to clear
the code and turn off the Check Engine Light.

4) Calibrating Your ScanGauge

20.5AVG 1.2GPH

9.20TFC25.2MPG

The accuracy of your ScanGauge can be improved
by calibrating the fuel consumption. Calibrating your
ScanGauge to accurately report fuel consumption is a
2-step process; Your First Fill-Up, Your Second Fill-Up.

For more detail information about calibrating your fuel
consumption as well as how to calibrate your ScanGauge
to your vehicle’s speed, please refer to the ScanGauge
User Manual or go online to www.scangauge.com/support.

Step 1 - Your First Fill-up

1) Fill up the tank, letting the pump shut off
automatically.

<SCAN

After following the initial calibration
procedure, you should follow Step 2
for each subsequent fill up.

If you miss a full up procedure after
filling your tank, start with Step 1 of
the calibration process on your next
fill up to maintain accuracy .

Home Screen

GAUGE>

2) Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGauge
you have filled the tank. From the Home
Screen, follow the sequence shown to the
right.

3) On your first fill-up, DO NOT make any
adjustments to the indicated fuel. Simply
press the lower right button to move to
the next screen.

4) Next, the Fuel Cost Screen will appear. Use
the upper left and right function buttons to
adjust the cost per gallon/liter, and press the
lower right function button next to SAVE.

<TRIP

<DISPLAY
<SETUP

<

0.1 GALLONS >

0.0%

<
Fuel Cost

MORE>

FILLUP>

MORE>

DONE>

SAVE>

>$3.00

5) Keep the ScanGauge connected to your
vehicle and use the vehicle normally.

6) Once you reach approximately 1/4 tank of
fuel left, follow the directions in Step 2.

Once you have set the fuel

cost, press SAVE

20.5AVG 1.2GPH

9.20TFC25.2MPG

Helpful Hints

•When filling the tank on your second fill-up,

try to use the same pump you used for your
first fill-up with the vehicle pointed in the
same direction. If you fill up your fuel tank
with your vehicle on an incline, it can have

•To maintain accurate “TO EMPTY” informa-

tion in the ScanGauge’s trip computers,
you should always fill your tank to capacity
and follow the FILLUP sequence in Step 2.

•Once you have completed your second

an effect on the amount of fuel the pump
can dispense into your tank.

•When filling your tank, let the pump shut off

automatically. Do not top off.

fill-up, subsequent fill-ups may not require
adjusting the gallons/liters before pressing
DONE.

Step 2 - Your Second Fill-up and Subsequent Fill-ups

1) When the tank is around 1/4 full, fill up your

tank again. Be sure to let the pump shut off
automatically

<SCAN
<TRIP

Home Screen

GAUGE>

MORE>

2) Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGauge
you have filled the tank. From the Home

<DISPLAY
<SETUP

<

14.3 GALLONS >

0.0%

<
Fuel Cost

Once you have set the fuel

cost, press SAVE.

FILLUP>

MORE>

DONE>

>$3.00

SAVE>

Screen, follow the sequence shown to the left.

3) The next screen will show the amount of fuel
your ScanGauge believes was used since
the previous fill-up. Use the upper left and

right function buttons (A,C) to adjust the
amount of fuel you actually put in the tank.

4) Push the lower right function button to save
the value and complete the fill-up process.

5) Next, the Fuel Cost screen will appear. Enter
the cost per gallon/liter and press the SAVE
button.

5) Learn How to Save Fuel With ScanGauge

20.5AVG 1.2GPH

9.20TFC25.2MPG

The easiest way to learn to improve your fuel economy is to have real-time feedback about
how your driving style effects overall fuel use. ScanGauge can provide both Miles Per Gallon
(MPG) as well as Average Fuel Economy (AVG) in real-time to help you adjust your driving
style to reach maximum fuel economy.

<SCAN
<TRIP

Home Screen

GAUGE>

MORE>

Set Your Gauges

Use the function buttons next to each gauge
position to select the following gauges:
AVG Average Fuel Economy
MPG Mile Per Gallon
GPH/LPH Gallons/Liters Per Hour
TFC Trip Fuel Cost

20.5AVG 1.2GPH

9.20TFC25.2MPG

Push the function buttons to

cycle through the available Digital Gauges.

Start Learning to Save Fuel!

With your gauges set, your ScanGauge is now ready to provide real-time feedback about your
fuel usage as you drive. This will allow you to see what adjustments in your driving style can
be made to actually raise or lower your Average Fuel Economy (AVG).

Your goal is to bring up your AVG
reading as high as possible. To do this,
try and adjust your driving style so that
your Miles Per Gallon (MPG) reading is
equal to or higher than your AVG. You
can also use the Gallons/Liters Per

Hour (GPH/LPH) to gauge how much fuel your vehicle will use each hour of driving. The Trip
Fuel Cost (TFC) gauge will show you the total cost of the fuel used. You can think of the TFC

gauge as a taxi meter.

Using these real-time gauges, you can experiment with different driving styles, or even different
driving routes, to reduce your fuel cost.

20.5AVG 1.2GPH

9.20TFC25.2MPG