Superchips SCR User Manual
user manual
read all safety warnings and cautions prior to using this product
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ....................................................................4
SAFETY WARNING & CAUTION ..................................................... 4
SAFETY GUIDELINES .................................................................... 5
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................ 6
WARRANTY ..............................................................6
VEHICLE WARRANTIES ................................................................. 6
READ ME ..................................................................8
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ............................................................ 8
PARTS INCLUDED ......................................................................... 9
IN THE BOX ..............................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 10
SCREEN LAYOUTS & FUNCTIONALITY ...................................... 10
GETTING STARTED ....................................................................... 11
VEHICLE PARAMETER ID’s (PIDs) ................................................11
NAVIGATING THE MAIN MENU ................................................... 12
SHOW ALERTS ......................................................................... 12
SHOW MAINTENANCE DUE......................................................... 13
DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................... 13
--TROUBLE CODES-- ............................................................... 13
--PERFORMANCE TESTS-- ....................................................... 13
--RECORDS-- ......................................................................... 14
--MILEAGE COACH-- ............................................................... 14
--DATA LOGGING-- ................................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE MANAGER .......................................................... 17
--ODOMETER SETUP-- ............................................................. 18
--MAINTENANCE SETUP-- ........................................................ 18
--ALERT THRESHOLD-- ........................................................... 19
OPTIONS MENU ....................................................................... 19
--ALERT OPTIONS (SETTINGS)-- ............................................... 19
--SOUND DURATION-- ............................................................ 20
--SCREEN LAYOUT-- .............................................................. 20
--BACKLIGHT AUTODIM-- ......................................................... 21
--MENU TIME-OUT-- ................................................................ 21
--ACCESSORY OPTIONS-- ....................................................... 21
--UNITS-- ............................................................................. 22
--FACTORY RESET-- ............................................................... 22
HELP MENU ............................................................................ 22
--PRODUCT INFO-- ................................................................ 22
--VEHICLE INFO-- .................................................................. 23
--CONTACT INFO-- ................................................................. 23
--TECHNICAL SUPPORT TOOLS-- ............................................. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE ...................................................24
--PROGRAMMING LEVELS-- .....................................................24
CUSTOMIZATION ......................................................................... 26
FUSION SOFTWARE UPDATES ................................................... 27
INTERNET UPDATES ............................................ 27
USING FUSION SOFTWARE ........................................................27
PROGRAMMING ERRORS ...........................................................28
--UPDATE REQUIRED-- ............................................................28
--NON-STOCK CONDITION-- .....................................................29
APPENDIX ............................................................. 29
TIPS ............................................................................................. 30
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ................................................................. 31
COMMONLY USED ACRONYMS .................................................. 32
INDEX ................................................................... 33
SAFETY
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S A F E T Y
SAFETY
W A R N I N G &
WARNING &
C A U T I O N
CAUTION
Throughout this User Guide (hereafter noted as User Manual or
Manual) you will see important messages regarding your safety or
the protection of your vehicle. These messages are designated by
the words WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING indicates a condition that may cause serious
injury or death to you, your passengers or others nearby. Pay
careful attention to these Warning messages, and always comply with them. They could save a life.
CAUTION indicates a condition that could cause damage to
your vehicle. It is important to install and operate your Superchips product in conformance with instructions in this Manual.
Cautions alert you to particularly important things that will keep
your vehicle operating properly.
This Superchips Product is a high-performance product. As such,
it does present some risks of which you should be fully aware. Do
not use this product until you have carefully read the following safety
information and the Owner Agreement.
NOTE: After the device has been installed, the screen and logo
will appear followed by a warning and compliance directive. To
indicate you accept and acknowledge the warning and compliance, press the [ENTER] or [YES] button.
SAFETY
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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Do not exceed legal speed limits on public roadways. Use any
enhanced speed capabilities of this product only in closed circuit,
legally sanctioned racing environments expressly for this purpose.
Loss of control from speeding on a public road could seriously injure
you, your passengers, or others on the roadway.
2. Do not operate the device while driving. Perform all adjustments
or changes while stopped. Changing a setting while driving can interfere with your attention to roadway conditions.
3. “ Stacking” performance-enhancing devices or other improper installation can cause power train failure on the road. Other products
may have features incompatible with your device. Follow all installation and operating instructions, and do not stack products.
4. Some modifi cations may affect other parts of your vehicle. For ex-
ample, if you remove/adjust the speed limiter in your vehicle, be sure
your tires and other components are rated for the increased speeds
they will have to withstand. Not doing so can lead to loss of vehicle
control. Modify the speed limiter only for use in closed circuit, legally
sanctioned racing environments, not for use on public roadways.
WARNING
Misapplication or misuse of this product could lead to a serious or fatal accident. Comply with all safety information in
this manual, and your vehicle owner’s manual. Follow safety,
installation and operating instructions in this User Manual to
assure proper use.
WARRANTY
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L I M I T E D 1 Y E A R
LIMITED 1 YEAR
W A R R A N T Y
WARRANTY
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
• Superchips, (hereafter “SELLER”) gives Limited Warranty as to description, quality,
merchantability, fi tness for any product’s purpose, productiveness, or any other matter
of SELLER’s product sold herewith. The SELLER shall be in no way responsible for the
product’s open use and service and the BUYER hereby waives all rights other than those
expressly written herein. This Warranty shall not be extended or varied except by a written
instrument signed by SELLER and BUYER.
• The Warranty is Limited to one (1) year from the date of sale and limited solely to the
parts contained within the product’s kit. All products that are in question of Warranty must
be returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof
of purchase receipt. All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Superchips.
• Under no circumstances shall the SELLER be liable for any labor charged or travel time
incurred in diagnosis for defects, removal, or reinstallation of this product, or any other
contingent expenses.
• If the BUYER sends back a failed unit that is out of warranty and chooses to buy a
refurbished unit, the refurbished unit will only carry a 90 day warranty. If the BUYER
purchases a new unit at a predetermined discounted rate, it will have the standard 1 year
warranty.
• Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damage or expenses insured
by reason of the use or sale of any such equipment.
• THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THE BUYER HAS READ
AND UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTS ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
• IN THE EVENT THAT THE BUYER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
THE BUYER MAY PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PRODUCT, IN A NEW AND UNUSED
CONDITION, WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE, TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE
WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.
• NOTE: This warranty is void for any new products purchased through auction
web sites. Warranty is valid only for new products purchased through Authorized
Dealers (proof of purchase required for all warranty claims).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Many of our customers ask, “Will your product void my vehicle’s manufacturer’s warranty?” While the answer is straightforward from a legal standpoint, it’s important to educate
our customers (and all aftermarket consumers) on some industry realities and offer some
common sense precautions to minimize your risk. Superchips is committed to providing quality products that are safe to use. Our products do not cause damage to a vehicle
when used as intended.
• Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss
Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for
warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifi cations you
have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question.
• However, the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void warranties on
vehicles that use aftermarket products as a matter of policy. This applies in particular to
those aftermarket products that produce horsepower, such as performance enhancement
“chips,” modifi ed intake manifolds, or aftermarket exhaust systems, regardless of product
brand.
• You have strong legal protection as a consumer in regard to your vehicle’s warranty.
V E H I C L E W A R R A N T I E S
VEHICLE WARRANTIES
WARRANTY
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However, Superchips strongly recommends you always disconnect and remove your
module/programmer and monitor when you take your vehicle to a dealer for warranty
work. In addition, leaving the product connected may affect dealer diagnostic analysis and
scan tool functions. Superchips makes every effort to produce product that can be easily
removed.
• NOTE: Even if you disconnect your device, your dealer can detect the use of any
programmer—even if the device has been removed.
SERVICE CENTER AND COMPATIBILITY CAUTIONS
• CAUTION: RETURN YOUR VEHICLE TO STOCK BEFORE TAKING IT TO A SERVICE CENTER. All Superchips modules and programmers are built to operate with OEM
calibrations. If you take your vehicle to a service center they may, by your request or
otherwise, update your vehicle’s calibrations. If this happens and your vehicle has not
been returned to stock your device will no longer be capable of programming your vehicle.
Superchips updates its active products (i.e. those currently being manufactured) to work
effectively with updated OEM calibrations. However, this process can take some time as
Superchips is not always made aware of calibration changes made by the OEM. In the
case of discontinued products, Superchips cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a dealership and you are given, by your request or otherwise,
a new calibration.
• CAUTION: If you have used another tuner/programmer on your vehicle, you will
need to program the vehicle back to stock and remove the device before using this
product. Failure to return to stock may result in PCM failure or engine damage. Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in the vehicle’s PCM that could
disable your vehicle. It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote
locations in case of vehicle failure.
• CAUTION: The SCR programmer was developed on stock vehicles with no aftermarket bolt-on parts; as such, the performance changes implemented by the SCR
may not be compatible with certain aftermarket power add-ons. See below for a
brief explanation of how the SCR tuning may be affected by certain aftermarket
devices.
COLD AIR INTAKE (CAI) KITS
There are currently a large number of CAI kits on the market. These kits are designed to
improve air fl ow and temperature. Some of these kits may be compatible with the SCR
programmer; however others may cause a lean condition when used in conjunction with
the SCR tuning.
MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS
Mechanical modifi cations such as headers, upgraded camshafts, displacement changes,
cylinder head improvements etc. will change the airfl ow characteristics of an internal com-
bustion engine. This may cause the tuning to be incompatible with the SCR tuning.
FORCED INDUCTION (TURBOCHARGERS OR SUPERCHARGERS)
Turbochargers and Superchargers drastically change the dynamics/performance of the
engine, and its fueling/timing needs. Additional hard parts and custom tuning are required
to run a forced induction system on an engine that was originally designed as a Naturally
Aspirated (NA) engine.
READ ME
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P R O D U C T
PRODUCT
R E G I S T R A T I O N
REGISTRATION
C A R B / E P A C O M P L I A N C E
CARB/EPA COMPLIANCE
This product meets the emissions compliance requirements of the California Air Resources Board and Federal
Environmental Protection Agency and is legal for sale and
use on pollution-controlled vehicles operated on public
streets and highways. It must be installed and operated according to the instructions provided in this user’s
manual. Included with this product is a sticker like the one
pictured for you to keep in your vehicle. You can either apply it somewhere on
the vehicle (e.g., the inside end of driver’s door) or simply store it in your glove
box. The purpose of these stickers is to inform anyone who may have questions
regarding the use of your Superchips product and how it affects emissions. For
example, it would be something to show an emissions technician if questioned
when taking your vehicle in for an emissions check to let him/her know the product is CARB emissions compliant.
NOTE: The stickers included in some products apply to products that have
received CARB certifi cation for emissions compliance.
BENEFITS OF PRODUCT REGISTRATION
-Your Safety - Registering your product allows us to know exactly which
product you have and provide important product updates to you that improve the quality and/or safety of the product.
-Enhanced Features - All Superchips products are easily updated via the
internet. We are constantly adding new features and improvements to
our product that we know you will want to enjoy.
-Confi rmation of Ownership - Provides a record in case of product loss,
theft, or required warranty work. When you call us for support our team
will already have much of the information they need to help you.
-Improved Product Development - Helps us better understand you (our
customers) and design products that meet your needs.
-Special Offers - Allows us to inform you about special offers on accessories and/or new products that fi t your vehicle and enhance your driving
experience.
IN THE BOX
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P A R T S I N C L U D E D
PARTS INCLUDED
SCR DEVICE
The SCR device provides you with an interface to
change the performance programming of your vehicle
and display multiple vehicle parameters in real time.
WINDSHIELD MOUNT
The mount supplied with your kit is designed to give
you fl exibility in mounting your device anywhere on
your windshield. It is equipped with a locking suction
cup, a vertically adjustable arm, and a 180 pivot head
which allows you to fi ne tune the viewing angle.
OBDII CABLE
The purpose of this cable is to provide a communication link between your vehicle and your device
as well as power.
MINI USB CABLE
The USB cable is used to connect your device to
your PC in order to perform fi rmware and calibra-
tion updates using the Fusion software.
ALCOHOL PAD
The alcohol pad is supplied for cleaning the windshield
prior to mounting the suction cup mount.
ZIP-TIES
Use these zip-ties to fasten the OBDII cable
under the dash, and away from moving parts
such as foot pedals.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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8 Gauge Layout
6 Gauge
4 Gauge
2 Gauge
3
1. The Up/Down Arrow Buttons are used to select the menu items and in-
crease or decrease values.
2. The Menu Button gives you access to the main menu or can be used to exit
out of a menu screen.
3. The Enter Button, if pressed, directs you to the PID Menu where you are
able to modify what each gauge displays.
4. Analog Gauges display vehicle Parameter IDs (PIDs)
5. Digital Gauges display vehicle Parameter IDs (PIDs)
6. The Alert Indicator light will illuminate (red) when an alert limit is exceeded.
If the light is blue and contains a wrench
your Maintenance Manager is
letting you know a maintenance item is ready to be serviced.
7. The Power Level Indicator represents the current power level. 0 repre-
sents stock.
ANALOG GAUGES
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3
1
5
6
7
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DIGITAL GAUGES
S C R E E N L A Y O U T S & F U N C T I O N A L I T Y
SCREEN LAYOUTS & FUNCTIONALITY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 1 - PRESS ENTER
VEHICLE PARAME TER ID’s ( PIDs)
STEP 2 - CHOOSE THE
GAUGE TO MODIFY, THEN
PRESS ENTER
STEP 3 - SELECT A NEW PID FROM THE PROVIDED LIST
STEP 4 - SET THE ALERT VALUES ACCORDINGLY.
(FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALERT SETTINGS,
PLEASE REFER TO THE ALERT OPTIONS (SETTINGS)
SECTION
STEP 5 - CHOOSE A GAUGE COLOR. (COLORS CAN
ONLY BE MODIFIED ON ANALOG STYLE GAUGES)
STEP 6 - VIEW PID INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND
WHAT THE PID IS AND/OR WHAT IT MONITORS
STEP 7 - WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED, EXIT THE MENU
To change what PID each gauge displays, follow these steps:
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
GETTING STARTED
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