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Package Contents

• 

ScanGauge

• 

6-ft OBDII Cable

• 

Velcro

®

 Strips

• 

User Manual

• 

Quick Start Guide

Front

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

Back

G.  OBDII Connection Plug

Side

H.  Optional OBDII Connection Plug
 

or unit daisy chain interface

Front

Side

Back

A

B

C
D

E

H

G

F

1) Quick Start Installation

2) Set Up Your ScanGauge

3) Using Your ScanGauge

1. 

Locate the OBDII connector. 

 

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

 

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.

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. 

5. 

Proceed to setup.

 

 

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

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.

Large end of the cable 

connects to your vehicle.

Small end of the cable 

connects to your ScanGauge.

Use the lower buttons to adjust the 
currently selected setup parameter

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

Displays the currently selected setup parameter

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.

Typical OBDII Connector location

OBDII Connector

ScanGauge Layout

HOME Screen

Connecting...

<TRIP

MORE>

Connecting Screen

<SCAN
<TRIP

GAUGE>

MORE>

Home Screen

Up to  60 

seconds

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
<TRIP

GAUGE>

MORE>

<SETUP

<DISPLAY

MORE>

FILLUP>

<

>

<

>

DISTANCE

MILES

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

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

PSI, KPA

Engine Size

ENGINE SIZE

Increase or decrease the LITERS size until it matches the 
size of your engine

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, 
please refer to the user manual and ScanGauge.com

Package Contents

• 

ScanGauge

• 

6-ft OBDII Cable

• 

Velcro

®

 Strips

• 

User Manual

• 

Quick Start Guide

Front

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

Back

G.  OBDII Connection Plug

Side

H.  Optional OBDII Connection Plug
 

or unit daisy chain interface

Front

Side

Back

A

B

C
D

E

H

G

F

1) Quick Start Installation

2) Set Up Your ScanGauge

3) Using Your ScanGauge

1. 

Locate the OBDII connector. 

 

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

 

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.

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. 

5. 

Proceed to setup.

 

 

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

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.

Large end of the cable 

connects to your vehicle.

Small end of the cable 

connects to your ScanGauge.

Use the lower buttons to adjust the 
currently selected setup parameter

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

Displays the currently selected setup parameter

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.

Typical OBDII Connector location

OBDII Connector

ScanGauge Layout

HOME Screen

Connecting...

<TRIP

MORE>

Connecting Screen

<SCAN
<TRIP

GAUGE>

MORE>

Home Screen

Up to  60 

seconds

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
<TRIP

GAUGE>

MORE>

<SETUP

<DISPLAY

MORE>

FILLUP>

<

>

<

>

DISTANCE

MILES

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

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

PSI, KPA

Engine Size

ENGINE SIZE

Increase or decrease the LITERS size until it matches the 
size of your engine

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, 
please refer to the user manual and ScanGauge.com

Summary of Contents for scangauge2

Page 1: ...www ScanGauge com SGIIQS601 H C Quick Start Guide Plugs into the diagnostic connector already built into all 1996 or newer cars and light trucks ...

Page 2: ...urn the ignition to the ON position 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 5 Proceed to setup If it does n...

Page 3: ...t A Function Selection Button B Function Selection Button C Function Selection Button D Function Selection Button E Home Button F LCD Display Screen Back G OBDII Connection Plug Side H Optional OBDII Connection Plug or unit daisy chain interface Front Side Back A B C D E H G F ScanGauge Layout ...

Page 4: ...s the currently selected setup parameter HOME Screen SCAN TRIP GAUGE MORE SETUP DISPLAY MORE FILLUP DISTANCE MILES 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 PSI KPA Engine Size ENGINE SIZE Increase or decrease the LITERS size until it matches the siz...

Page 5: ...r the currently selected Trip Computer The currently selected Trip Computer CURRENT RESET 65 MPH MAX 3 Using Your ScanGauge 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...

Page 6: ...r next fill up to maintain accuracy 1 Fill up the tank letting the pump shut off automatically 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...

Page 7: ...cond Fill up and Subsequent Fill ups 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 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 o...

Page 8: ... 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 expe...

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