watchdog owners manual v 2.0 for web_290

8/6/2019 Watchdog Owners Manual v 2.0 for Web_290

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Owners Manual V 2.0C o wcDo o vo: 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 beore installing on a vehicle using our Update Agent

internet update sotware. Visit www.bullydog.com to download the Update Agent

and get installation instructions or the Update Agent. The diagram below shows just

how easy it is to update any o our electronic products. For detailed update instructions

chec the internet update instructions in Part 3 o your owners manual.

Use the Update Agent

to update the Watchdog

sotware beore instal-

lation on any vehicle.

This will ensure that the

Watchdog has the latest

programming availablerom Bully Dog.

Plug in the Watchdog

to the USB Cable. SD card

must be installed in the Watchdog.

Plug the USB cable

into a PC that has

the Bully Dog Internet

Update sotware: The

Update Agent.

1.

2.

3.


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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the Watchdog. This is one o the most technologically advanced

vehicle monitoring devices available in the market place. The Watchdog includes our patentpending eature called the Driving Coach which assists users in maximizing driving eciency.

Using the Driving Coach eature end users can see improvements in uel economy that will

completely oset the cost o the Watchdog itsel.

This product is a relatively easy product to install, i installation assistance is required this prod-

uct can be installed by any Bully Dog dealer and can also be installed using the assistance o

our technical support team.

At any time during installation and or operating or updating questions please call our techni-

cal support line: (866)-285-5936.

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

This instuction st has bn wittn o WatchDog sotwa vsion 1.1.0.3. Th

may xist, distinct oating difncs btwn th inomation sntind in thismanual and th WatchDog with any oth WatchDog sotwa vsion

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Part 1Physical InstallationphysiCal 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


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seCtiOn 1:Parts IncludedThe list below includes the major parts included in your Watchdog package. The tools list

indicates all o the tools necessary to complete the Watchdog install.

the watChDOg heaD unit

Main wire harness

MiCrO sD CarD

winDshielD MOunt

Mini usb Cable

the pOwer wire

ObDii aDapter plug

tOOls neeDeD Fuse Puller

Voltage Meter (optional)

eXtra parts oo Fuse Jack

Spade connector


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ObDii aDapter plug

The OBDII Adapter is a communication hub or the Watchdog.

The OBD ll Adaptor plugs directly into the vehicle OBD ll port. The

diagram below illustrates all o the OBDII parts and ports.

1

5

6

7

2

3

4

1. OBD ll Male End: this is the part o 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 rom this port to the vehicle use pox during installation.

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

as a power supply or the Watchdog.

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

6. Five Pin USB

7. Adapter Plug 2 amp use,(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

o communication or the Watchdog. This harness is 5 t in length.

pOwer wire

The Power wire connects the OBD ll Adaptor Plug to the vehicle use box

to supply power to the Watchdog.


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MiCrO sD CarD

The Micro SD Card holds all o the electronic

les necessary to properly start up theWatchdog, the SD card must be installed

into the micro SD card slot on the side o 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 or details.

Mini usb Cable

The mini USB cable is a standard o the shel mini

USB cable. It serves two purposes or the WatchDog:

1. Internet Updates

2. Downloading perormance tests to a PC rom theWatchDog.


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Watchdog & Windshield Mount

OBDII Adapter Plug

OBDII Port

PowerWire

Fuse Box

Fire wall grommet

(optional)

seCtiOn 3: Installation OverviewThe installation overview diagram below illustrates a properly installed Watchdog. This

overview is meant to help reerence the general location o installed parts and pieces o the

Watchdog. Note that some use boxes will be located inside the cab o the vehicle and will

not require that the power wire go through the vehicle re wall. For ease o installation,

look or an in cab use box beore going through the re wall.


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seCtiOn 4: InstallationThese installation instructions are split into our easy installation parts or activities. Each

part contains a small set o instructions to complete the part. Complete each part in order inwhich they appear in this section or the easiest installation o this product. The installation

tasks start on the ollowing 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 o power supplied rom 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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part 2: installing the pOwer wire

Part 2 involves locating the correct use within the vehicle use box, and connecting the power wire

rom the OBD ll Adaptor plug to the use in the use box.

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

located within the vehicle. Open the use box and identiy a use that has key on power. To identiy the correct

use, nd an accessory use using the use diagram in the vehicle owners manual. I the vehicle manual does

not help identiy an accessory use use a voltage meter to identiy a use that supplies power only when the key

is in the on position.

Installation:

1. See the diagram to the right, simply plug the end o the power wire into the OBD

ll block beore running the opposite end to use box.

Quic Tip:For the cleanest install o the power wire to a uselocation use a spade connector and a use tap even though you

could just stu the Power wire into the use hole.

2. Run the end o the wire to the location o the use box. It may be necessary to go through the re wall to get

to the use box, i this is the case it may be easier to run through an existing grommet rather than drilling a new

hole.

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

4. Remove the selected use rom its location and then place a use tap that is made or that size o use

into that selected use location along with the original use.

5. Connect the spade connector to the end o the use tap.

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


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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 o

the Watchdog.

2. Notice that the top o the universal mount will t

into T-shaped socket and slide orward 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 wind-

shield. Be sure that the position o the Watchdog does

not obstruct the view o the road or distract the driver

rom their primary responsibility, which is careul 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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part 2Oating InstuctionsOperating 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 .................................... .................................... ................................... ....... pg. 20

Step 2: Choose Engine Displacement/Size ................................................................................................. pg. 20

Step 3: Choose Vehicle Weight ............................... .................................... .................................... ............ pg. 20

Step 4: Choose Fuel Type ............................................................................................................................ pg. 21Step 5: Choose Economy Goal .................................................................................................................... pg. 21

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

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

Step 8: Veriy Settings ................................................................................................................................ pg. 22

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

Part 2. Chec Speed and Economy or accuracy ............................................................pg. 23-26

seCtiOn 3: Exploring the Main Screen..........................................................................pgs. 27-29Parts o the Main Screen ..................................................................................................pg. 27

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

Large Gauge Style Options ...............................................................................................pg. 29

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

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

Activation .......................................................................................................................pg. 30

Proper setup ...................................................................................................................pg. 30Interpreting the inormation .....................................................................................pgs. 31-32

The Driving Coach Driving Tips .........................................................................................pg. 33


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

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

Perormance Testing ...................................................................................................pg. 38-42

~ Perormance Test ................................................................................................................................... pg. 39

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

~ Perormance Test Results ....................................................................................................................... pg. 41

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

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

~ Perormance 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 Deaults .................................................................................................................................... pg. 53

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

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

Update Sotware ....................................................................................................... pgs.56-57


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Menu

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

00rpm

25mpg

32F

32F

seCtiOn 1: Button NavigationThe 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 signicant orce to the button while navigating through the various menus.

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

Press any o the our buttons on the let toselect items on the screen that are adjacent to

the button position.

While in the main screen, as is seen in the dia-gram above, these two buttons on the right side

o 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.


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WatchDog or your vehicle.

Make sure the WachDog is connected tothe vehicles OBDII port and turn the

key to the RUN position.

SETUP WIZARDNext

Exit

seCtiOn 2: Setting up the WatchDog (Very Important)Proper setup o the WatchDog ensures that the accuracy o the inormation displayed by the

WatchDog will be reliable. This section is split into two dierent parts, these two dierent parts

should be perormed 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 or accuracy.

part 1: VehiCle setup wizarD (autO startup, 9 steps)

The vehicle setup wizard will appear on the WatchDog screen automatically upon initial use othe WatchDog and subsequently every time the sotware version is updated. The diagram be-

low shows an example o the Setup Wizard welcome screen, when this screen appears press the

Next, button to begin or press the Exit, button to perorm the Setup Wizard at a later time.

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

While perorming the Setup Wizard the vehicles engine should be on and running.

To begin the Setup Wizard press the Next, button.


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step 1: Detect Vehicle Protocol (auto function):Once the Vehicle Setup Wizard begins it will au-

tomatically detect the vehicles communicationprotocol. The WatchDog will not be able to detect

vehicle protocol on some vehicles i the engine is

not running.

Special Note: I an error screen appears while the

WatchDog is detecting the communication pro-

tocol it means that the WatchDog is not installed

properly or the engine needs to be turned on. Seethe appendix or urther detail.

STEP 2: ENGINE Size:

Choose engine size or displacement in liters, reer

to vehicle owners manual or the engine inorma-

tion sticker located near the top o the radiator

and an.

Step 3: Choose curb weight o vehicleThe curb weight o a vehicle is usually posted on a

sticker on the inside o the drivers door jam. I the

curb weight cannot be ound on the door jam, reer

to the vehicle owners manual or look or the curb

weight on the internet. The vehicle can also be

weighed on a vehicle scale.

The WatchDog is determining thecommunication protocol used byyour vehicles ECM.

Connecting to vehicle:

CONNECT TO VEHICLE

Next ENGINE SIZE

Select engine

displacement

4.2L

Engine Sizes

Engine Sizes

3.9

4.0

4.1

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.2

Next SET WEIGHT

Select engine

displacement

7100 lbs

Pounds

Selected

6,800 lbs

6,900 lbs

7,000 lbs

7,200 lbs

7,300 lbs

7,400 lbs

7,500 lbs

7,100 lbs


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Step 4: Select vehicle uel type

In step our simply select the vehicle uel type, gas-

oline or diesel, and then press Next, to continue.

Step 5: Choose Economy Goal:

Choose the desired uel economy goal. The Driving

Coach uses this goal to help determine i you are

meeting your uel economy goals. It will compare

your average economy and Trip economy to your

goal to help determine your Average Grade andyour 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.

Step 6: Adjust Sensitivity SettingThe sensitivity setting determines the degree to

which the Acceleration and Deceleration bar on the

Driving Coach interace react to actual vehicle ac-

celeration and deceleration.

A new user will want to start with a low or medium

sensitivity setting and work up rom there as their

driving improves and they are able to hold a highletter grade or average and trip economy.

Next FUEL TYPE

Select your vehicles uel type.

GASOLINE

DIESEL

Next ECONOMY GOAL

Select a uel economy

goal

20 MPG

Economy

Selected:

17 mpg18mpg

19mpg

21mpg

22mpg

23mpg24mpg

20 mpg

Next SENSITIVITY

Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH


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Step 7: Turn the Driving Coach on or o

The Driving Coach can only be displayed on the

main screen i it is turned on either during the Ve-hicle Setup Wizard or by entering the Driving Coach

Setup menu. In this step select whether you want

the Driving Coach On or O ater nishing the Ve-

hicle Setup Wizard.

Step 8: Veriy settings/ setup complete

In this step the Watchdog displays the options you

have selected in the previous steps. Simply veriy

that the inormation is correct by Selecting Yes, or

Select No, to restart the Vehicle Setup Wizard.

Step 9: Load Learning Instructions

Careully read the on screen instructions beore ex-

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 mae any changes to the

WatchDog beore perorming step 9

The WatchDog is waiting to observe 2-3 seconds o

ull throttle, changing parameters beore perorming this step may interrupt the process and result in

inaccurate readings. To successully perorm this test nd a sae setting and time to run your vehicleat ull throttle or 2-3 seconds and do so when convenient. Once this step is complete move on to part

2, testing or speed accuracy, o the WatchDog Setup.

DISPLAY COACH

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

Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF

Next

YesAccept Settings

NoStart Over

SETUP WIZARD

Engine Size: 5.7Liters

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Econ Goal: 20 mpg

Accel/Decel: Medium Sensitivity

Are these settings correct?

The WatchDog is must learn the

correct ranges o THROTTLEand LOAD or your vehicle.

When it is sae to do so accelerate atull throttle or several seconds to tlearnthe throttle and load ranges.

LEARNINGExit


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p 2: Cc sd d F ecoom accc

The accuracy o the speed read out and uel economy read out are two items that can beadjusted within the WatchDog menu system. It is important that these two parameters are

accurate or most o the inormation output by the WatchDog and the Driving Coach to be

reliable. Follow the easy steps below to check and adjust these two important parameters.

Checing WatchDog Speed Read out Accuracy:

1. Make sure that speed is displayed in one o the our gauge locations along the let side o the

WatchDog while viewing the Main Screen. I Speed is not displayed then simply enter into the GaugeSetup menu and highlight speed or any one o the our gauge locations.

2. With speed displayed on the Main Screen prepare to go out on the road and perorm a speed test.

There are two reliable ways to test or 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 speedthat was displayed on the WatchDog at the same time. At any one time, i the speed displayed on the

WatchDog is more than 1 mph dierent than the GPS device then the WatchDog should be adjusted,but rst, calculate the percent dierence plus or minus.

To calculate the percent dierence use this ormula:

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

62 - 65

65

-3

65

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

Once you have your answer move to step 3.

Percent dierence =

1. Percent dierence =




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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 perorm this method accelerate up to a speed o 60

mph according to the WatchDog and then set the vehicle speed control at that speed. While travelingat that constant speed record the amount o time in seconds that it takes to travel exactly one mile.

Use highway mile markers to ensure that your one mile measurement is correct. I it takes 60 seconds

to travel one mile at a speed o 60 mph then the WatchDog is reading accurately. I it takes at least 2

seconds more or less than 60 seconds then you will want to record that dierence and use the ormula

below to calculate the percent dierence beore moving to step 3.


Recorded Time - 60 seconds

60 seconds

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.

63 - 60

603

60

.05 or 5.0%

Once you have your answer move on to step 3.

3. I the WatchDog is reading accurately according to either method then there is no need to adjustthe WatchDog speed display. I the WatchDog reads inaccurately then you will want to adjust the

speed display. To adjust speed or an inaccurate read out on the WatchDog enter the M M

then navigate to the Vc s menu and enter into the adj sd D menu.

Once in the Speed Display menu adjust the speed by the exact opposite percent dierence that you

calculated to correct the WatchDogs speed. So i the percent dierence was equal to 5.0% then adjust

the Speed Display to -5.0% to counterbalance the eect o the 5.0% inaccuracy. See the diagram on

the next page that illustrates the dierence.

Percent dierence =





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3 continued. The diagram below illustrates the Adjust Speed Display menu, on the screen is an ex-

ample o how to make an adjustment or a percent dierence o 5.0% that was calculated using

either the GPS method or the Stop Watch method.

Checing WatchDog Fuel Economy Read out Accuracy:

The actual uel economy o a vehicle changes all the time, it is important to check the accuracy o the

average economy readout on the WatchDog at least once every changing season. Just to illustrate one

example o why uel economy needs to be adjusted: did you know that uel delivered to gas stations

during the winter months on average contains 1.3% less energy than in warmer seasons. That means

the same amount o liquid is going into the tank, but it is 1.3% less aective, on average. There are

many outside actors like this that you dont control and the WatchDog doesnt know the dierence

so thats why it is important to adjust the uel economy o 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 ull tank o gas.

2. Beore you start driving again reset the WatchDogs average economy and rest your vehicles trip

odometer. Keep in mind that i the vehicles speedometer is o then the odometer will also be o. You

will need to be able to calculate the exact amount o miles driven beore your next rell.

3. Drive the vehicle or an entire tank or two and then calculate your vehicles uel economy by hand

which is simply miles driven divided by the gallons used to ll the tank back up.

SPEED DISPLAY

Select the percentage

to adjust speed by.

-5%

Adjustment %

Selected:

-8%

-7%

-6%

-4%-3%

-2%

-1%

-5 %

Go Bacto Vehicle Setup


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4. Now compare your calculated uel economy to the average economy readout on the WatchDogs

Driving Coach. Are they the same? I they are dierent use the ormula below to calculate the percent

dierence so that the uel economy readout on the WatchDog can be adjusted. I they are the same orwithin 2% o each other then adjusting the uel economy readout is pretty trivial.


WatchDog Average Economy - Calculated Average Economy

Calculated Average Economy

Example 1: Assume the WatchDog Average Economy is 24 mpg and the Calculated Economy is 21.24 - 21

21

3

21

.142 or 14.2% round down to 14%

5. Once a percent dierence has been calculated and it is signicant as in the example above the

WatchDog uel economy read out can be accurately adjusted. To adjust economy or an inaccurate

read out on the WatchDog enter the M M then navigate to the Vc s menu and

enter into the adj ecoom D menu. The diagram below illustrates the adj ecoom

D menu, on the screen is an example o how to make an adjustment or a percent dierence

o 14.0%.

Percent dierence =




ECON DISPLAY


to adjust economy by.

-14%

Adjustment %

Selected:

-17%-16%

-15%

-13%

-12%

-11%

-10%

-14%



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Menu

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

00rpm

25mpg

32F

32F

Fo bo Fco o M sc:The diagram below shows the main our unctions perormed on the main screen.

FUNCTION 1: Press the top let button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus.

FUNCTION 2: Press any o the our buttons on

the let side o the Watchdog adjacent to one o

the vehicle parameters on the screen, and that

vehicle parameter will then display in the largegauge area. This unction will only work i the

Driving Coach is turned o.

FUNCTION 3: Continuously holding any o the

our buttons identied above, while the Driving

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

pears in the large gauge area or the vehicle pa-

rameter that is displayed next to the button thatis being touched. See the three dierent gauge

style options on the next page.

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.

LargeGauge

Area


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Menu

Coolant

RPM

Intake

Economy

00rpm

25mpg

32F

32F

l g s:The Large Gauge Area can display three dierent gauge styles. These gauge styles can be

displayed on the main screen. These gauge styles can only be used and viewed when the driv-ing 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 dierent gauge styles.

Analog gauge with mini graph

Analog gauge with Average and Pea readings

Large GraphLarge

Gauge

Area


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seCtiOn 4:The Driving Coach

The Driving Coach is a special eature designed to help a driver operate their vehicle moreefciently. It coaches drivers into better driving habits by providing real time visual eed-

back and audio eedback as to how efcient they are driving.

DriVing COaCh aCtiVatiOn:

To display the Driving Coach on the Main

Screen, navigate into the Display Driving

Coach, menu.Main Menu > Driving Coach Setup > Display

Driving Coach > Driving Coach On or O.

DriVing COaCh auDiO FeeD baCk:To turn the Driving coach audio eedback

on and o navigate into the, Sound Set-

up, menu.

M M> Dv Coc s> sod

s> sod O o Of.

prOper setup (Very iMpOrtant)

Beore the driving coach will display accurate inormation it must be setup or the particular

vehicle in which it will be used. To achieve proper setup run though Section 2 (Vehicle Setup

Wizard)o the Operating Instructions.

Go Bacto Drv. Coach Setup

DISPLAY COACH


Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF


COACH SOUND

Turn the Driving Coach Sound On orOFF by making your selection below.

Coach Sound ON

Coach Sound OFF


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the DriVing COaCh Display DiagraMs:

The Large Gauge Area is where the Driving Coach inormation is displayed. The diagrams

below, and on the ollowing page, illustrate the inormation that is collected and displayed

by the Driving Coach. There are our dierent Driving Coach diagrams below that will break-

down and describe the inormation displayed in the Driving Coach.

Diagram 1: Driving Coach Location

Diagram 2: Wasted Energy and Driving Eciency Bars

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low High

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2138

B-

B

Wasted Energy

Dec. Acc.

Low

Average Mpg

Instant Mpg Trip Mpg

Trip Grade

Gallons Grade

High

Driving Eciency: This bar indicates a level o consistent driving, i a

driver varies between acceleration and deceleration requently then

this bar will be negatively aected. Additionally heavy accelerationand deceleration can have a very negative eect. This bar will help

a driver drive at more consistent speeds which will positively aect

their uel economy.

Wasted Energy: The waste en-

ergy graph, displays accelera-

tion and deceleration. The cen-

ter line o this graph represents

zero wasted energy. I a driver

accelerates too quickly or de-

celerates too quickly they will

see a bar extend outward rom

zero indicating an amount o

energy wasted. The sensitivity

o the wasted energy bar can

be adjusted in the Adjust Ac-

celeration, menu.

The Driving Coach: The high-

lighted area on the WatchDog

screen represents the Driving

Coach inormation display. All

o the highlighted inormation

makes up the Driving Coach.


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Diagram 3: Average Mileage Line

Diagram 4: Instant economy and Trip Ino

23 2138 BAverage Mpg Gallons Grade

The Grade: This grade

is based on the drivers

overall average peror-

mance, this grade will

remain a cumulative

indicator o drivers per-

ormance until it is reset

by resetting AverageEconomy.

Average MPG: This number represents overall

average economy. All driving activity continues

to accumulate and gets averaged into this num-

ber until it is reset. This number can only be reset

within the Driving Coach Setup menu.

Gallons: This number represents an estimated total

number o gallons used. This number will reset back

to zero i, Average Economy, is reset.

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Trip Grade

Instant Mpg:This number represents the calculated uel economy or

a vehicle at an instantaneous point or moment in time. It can be usedas an instant indicator o driving perormance.

Trip Mpg: This is a cumulative

average economy that resetseach time the WatchDog is

turned o.

Trip Grade: This is a cumula-

tive grade that indicates driver

perormance over a single trip.

This grade resets each time theWatchDog is turned o.


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the DriVing COaCh On sCreen DriVing tips

While parked or ater a period o idle the driving coach will post driving tips that will help

the driver improve their own driving eciency. The tips will appear based on drivers previ-ous perormance, they arent just randomly posted.

Econ Tip 1: Acceleration:Accelerate Gradually to save uel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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seCtiOn 5:Exploring the Main Menu and submenu systemsThe diagram below shows all o the main menu items. Section 5 includes a diagram and a

comprehensive description o each ain menu item and all sub menus.

Gauge Setup

Perormance Testing

Driving Coach Setup

Vehicle Setup

User Options

Diagnostics

Show Settings

Update Sotware

Go Bac MAIN MENUto General Disp


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Go Bac

Speed

Boost

RPM

Coolant

GAUGE SETUP

Gauge 1Set Gauge 1

Set Gauge 2

Set Gauge 3

Set Gauge 4

Pyro 2

Speed

Boost

Use the Up & Down Arrowsto change the gauge unction.

gauge setup: (pgs 35-37)

Enter the Gauge Setup menu to change the vehicle parameters (PIDs) displayed on the our

gauge locations in the Main Screen. See a complete list and description o all o the potentialdisplayable vehicle parameters on the ollowing page.

Special Note: The WatchDog relies primarily on gathering vehicle inormation 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 Watch-

Dog 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 parametersthat are available or 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 let and it also appears above the vehicle parameter selection box.

To highlight a dierent gauge location to change

the parameter in that gauge location press the se-

lection button that coincides with that gauge loca-

tion. For example select gauge location 1, press the

second button down on the let side o the Watch-

dog. Once the desired gauge location is highlighted

you can scroll through vehicle parameters to set

the desired parameter in that location.

Use the large Up Down Buttons to highlight a

particular vehicle parameter or any o the gauge

locations.


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Vehicle Parameters:

The list o vehicle parameters below, which also extends onto the next page shows vehicle parameters

which can potentially be displayed on the Watchdog. Due to vehicle specic availability not all o the

parameters displayed below will be available on every vehicle and some vehicles will have signicantly

ewer parameters which can be viewed. Only the parameters that are available or a particular vehicle

will show up in the Gauge Setup menu once the WatchDog has been ully installed.

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

played on the main screen o the WatchDog actually depends on the Pyro Source, that is selected rom

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 systemswhich 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 between looing at OEM pyros and looing at an atermaret 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 whatunits o measurement has been selected.

Special Note: I speed is reading inaccurately then the speed displayed can be adjusted, read Section 2

o the operating instructions to fnd out how to correctly calibrate the speed display.

Boost:Boost is a measure o pressure in lbs. that a vehicles turbo charger is generating. It is possible thatthis parameter will also show a maniold pressure reading on non turbo charged vehicles.

RPM:Revolutions per minute o the vehicles crank shat.

Coolant:Display coolant temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on what units o measure-ment has been selected.

Throttle:Display throttle position as a percentage where an idle position equals 0% and ull throttleequals 100%.

Intake: Display the intake temperature at the point where the OEM temperature sensor is installedwithin the air intake stream. Displays temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on what units o

measurement has been selected.

Barometer:Display atmospheric pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) or in KPA (kilopascals) de-pending on what units o measurement has been selected.


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Battery: Current battery output voltage in volts.

Fuel Pressure:Display uel rail pressure on most common rail uel systems or just lit pressure on somenon-common rail uel systems.

Load:Display calculated engine load displayed as a percentage rom 0% or no load to 100% or maxi-mum load capacity.

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

MAF:Display mass air fow in grams per second. MAF is a measure o how much air is coming into theair intake stream.

Fuel Econ.:Display the vehicles instant uel economy in miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometersdepending on what units o measurement has been selected

Special Note: I Fuel Econ. is reading inaccurately then the economy displayed can be adjusted, read

Section 2 o the operating instructions to fnd out how to correctly calibrate the Fuel Econ. display.

Fuel Flow:Display a calculated amount o instant uel fow through the uel system. Units will display ingallons per hour or liters per hour depending on what units o measurement have been selected.


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Perormance Test:Selecting Perormance Test will initiate a 1/4 mile test. The test will appear dierently based on the

type o Perormance Testing style that is selected. There are two dierent types o perormance tests

that can be ran. Those two types o the tests are displayed below. To select the preerred perormance

test type select that in the Perormance Testing Setup menu.

Special Note: This perormance racing unction should only be used on a sanctioned 1/4 mile

drag racing trac. Street racing is illegal and extremely unsae.

Speed Sensitive Performance Test: Once initiatedthis 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: Beore initiating the

Race Tree style perormance 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 todetect speed beore it starts recording.

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

screen. I 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.

Go Bac PERFORMANCE TEST

TEST STARTS

WHEN VEHICLES READS

SPEED


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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 kilome-ters. The test will appear dierently based on the type o Perormance Testing style that is selected.

There are two dierent types o perormance tests that can be ran. Those two types o the tests are

displayed below. To select the preerred perormance test type select that in the Perormance Testing

Setup menu.

Special Note: This 0-100 KPH racing unction should only be used on a sanctioned 1/4 mile

drag racing track. Street racing is illegal and extremely unsae.

Speed Sensitive Performance Test:Onceinitiated 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.

Race Tree Performance Test:Beore initiat-ing the Race Tree style perormance 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. Assoon 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 beore it

starts recording.

Results Screen:Once a complete 1/4 mile has been completed the WatchDog will display the resultsscreen. I 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.

Go Bac PERFORMANCE TEST

TEST STARTS

WHEN VEHICLES READS

SPEED


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Perormance Test Results:View the results or the last perormance test that was run.

Save Test Data to SD Card:Save the results or the last run to the WatchDog SD Card. All runs that are saved to the SD Card can be

transerred to our Perormance Testing Analysis sotware. For more inormation on our PerormanceTesting Analysis sotware see the appendix o this manual or visit our website: www.bullydog.com.

Press Yes, to save the cur-

rently displayed run results

to the SD Card.

Press No, to exit the menu

without saving the run.


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Fastest Times:View the results or the quickest 1/4 mile ever recorded.

Perormance Testing Setup:

Choose the initiation method or a perormance test. The two dierent types available are the Drag Treemethod and the Speed detection method. See descriptions below.

Go Bacto Main Memu

Current:

TEST START

SPEED SENSE

SPEED SENSE

RACE TREE

Use these two buttons to toggle

between Speed Sense and Race

Tree starting methods, press Go

Bac. when fnished.


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DriVing COaCh setup: (pgs 43-45)

This is the menu where modications or the Driving Coach can be made that will directly

eect the way the driving coach behaves. Read section 2 o the operating instructions

to nd out how to completely setup the WatchDog and the Driving Coach. The next two

pages will describe the unction or each o the menu items listed in the diagram below.

Go Bac COACH SETUPto Main Menu

Display Driving Coach

Set Economy Goal

Reset Average Economy

Adjust Acceleration

Coach Sound Setup


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ECONOMY GOAL

Select a uel economy

goal

20 MPG

Economy

Selected:

17 mpg18mpg

19mpg

21mpg

22mpg

23mpg

24mpg

20 mpg


Go Bacto Drv. Coach Setup DISPLAY COACH


Driving Coach ON

Driving Coach OFF

Display Driving Coach:

Turning the Driving Coach On or O will deter-

mine whether the Driving Coach is displayed inthe large Gauge Area in the Main Screen o the

WatchDog.

Set Economy Goal:

I 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 or the type o vehicle and the typically expected driving conditions.

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 reset-

ting it will reset all three parameters.

Use these two buttons to toggle between

on and o, press Go Bac. when fnished.

Scroll up or down

using the indicated

buttons to high-

light the desired

goal.

Press the Go Bacbutton when the

desired goal has

been highlighted.


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Adjust Acceleration:

The sensitivity setting determines the degree to which the Acceleration and Deceleration bar on the

Driving Coach interace react to actual vehicle acceleration and deceleration.

A new user will want to start with a low or medium sensitivity setting and work up rom there as

their driving improves and they are able to hold a high letter grade or average and trip economy.

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

uses below until you become comortable and condent with using the settings under more chal-

lenging conditions.

Low Setting: City Driving and beginners in any driving circumstances.Med Setting: Rural or beginners and some city driving or more advanced users.

High Setting: Rural Only.

Coach sound setup:

The Audio eedback provided by the DrivingCoach can be turned On or O. This only aects

the sound eedback provided by the Driving

Coach, it does not aect button eedback or

vehicle warnings.

SENSITIVITY

Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH



COACH SOUND

Turn the Driving Coach Sound On orOFF by making your selection below.

Coach Sound ON

Coach Sound OFFUse these two buttons to toggle between

On and O, press Go Bac. when fnished.

Use these two buttons to toggle between

Low, Medium, High sensitivity levels.

Press the Go Bac button when the desired

sensitivity level has been highlighted.


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VehiCle setup: (pgs 46-50)

This menu includes everything related directly to the vehicle, mostly making up input points

or vehicle inormation to make sure the WatchDog knows what it is running on. This menualso includes the Vehicle Setup Wizard and the Speed and Economy Adjustment menus.

Vehicle Setup Wizard

Set Engine Size

Set Vehicle Weight

Set Fuel Type

Select Pyro Source

Set Warning Levels

Adjust Speed Display

Adjust Economy Display

Go Bac VEHICLE SETUPto Main Menu


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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 insection 2 o the operation part o the manual.

Hint: This option is very useul i the

WatchDog is ever transerred to a new

vehicle.

Set Engine Size (Displacement)Choose a correct engine size (displacement) in liters or the vehicle that the WatchDog is installed

on. Reer to vehicle owners manual or the engine inormation sticker located near the top o the

radiator and an to nd the correct size (displacement) or the vehicle.

WatchDog or your vehicle.

Make sure the WachDog is connected tothe vehicles OBDII port and turn the

key to the RUN position.

SETUP WIZARDNext

Exit

Press the Next button to start the

Setup Wizard.

ENGINE SIZE

Select engine

displacement

4.2L

Engine Sizes

Engine Sizes

3.9

4.0

4.1

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.2

Go Bacto Vehicle Setup Scroll up or down

using the indicated

buttons to high-

light the correct

engine size.

Press the Go Bac

button when the

correct size hasbeen highlighted.


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Set Warning Levels

This very important eature will trigger an audio and visual warning on the WatchDog main screen

during normal operation i a set warning level breaches the user set levels. The two diagrams belowdescribe the process o setting up a warning level.

Once you select a parameter rom 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.

Pryro 1 Temperature Level

Pryro 2 Temperature Level

Engine Coolant Temperature Level

Boost Level

Go Bac SET WARNINGS

Setting: 1250F

Setting: OFF

Setting: OFF

Setting: OFF

to Vehicle Setup

PYRO 1

The selected warning

value Pyro 1 Displayed

in the box below

Set warning level

20 MPG

WARNING ON

WARNING OFF

Warning Levels

Selected:

11001150

1200

1300

1350

1400

1450

1250

Go Bacto Warning Menu Scroll up or down

using the indicated

buttons to high-

light the optimalwarning level.

Press the button next to the Warning Pa-

rameter to edit the warning settings or

that parameter. The diagram directly below

displays how to edit an one o the Warning

Parameters.

Press the Go Bac button when the correct

levels have been set.

Press the Go Bac

button when the

correct warning

settings have been

selected.

Use these two but-tons to toggle turn

the warning notices

On or O or a par-

ticular parameter.


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Adjust speed Display

Changing this setting will directly aect the speed readout on the WatchDog Main Screen.

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

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

display and overall how to setup the WatchDog. The Speed Display should only be adjusted i the

actual vehicle speed is dierent rom the speed displayed on the WatchDog Screen.

Adjust Economy Display

Changing this setting will directly aect the Instant Economy readout on the WatchDog Main Screen

and on the Driving Coach Screen.

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

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

o the economy display and overall how to setup the WatchDog. The Speed Display should only be

adjusted i the actual vehicle speed is dierent rom the speed displayed on the WatchDog Screen.

SPEED DISPLAY


to adjust speed by.

0%

Adjustment %

Selected:

-3%

-2%

-1%

1%

2%

3%

4%

0 %

Go Bac

to Vehicle Setup

ECON DISPLAY


to adjust economy by.

0%

Adjustment %

Selected:

-3%-2%

-1%

1%

2%

3%4%

0 %


Scroll up or down using

the indicated buttons tohighlight the percent-

age dierentiation be-

tween the WatchDogs

displayed speed and

measured speed.

Scroll up or down using

the indicated buttons to

highlight the percent-

age dierentiation be-

tween the WatchDogs

displayed economy andmeasured economy.

Press the Go Bac

button when thecorrect percent has

been highlighted.

Press the Go Bac

button when the

correct percent has

been highlighted.


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user OptiOns: (pgs 51-53)

In this sub menu you can personalize the Watchdog. A detailed description o each User

Option submenu item is on the ollowing pages.

Color Theme Setup

Backlight Setup

Animation Setup

US/Metric Units

Reset to Deault

Go Bac USER OPTIONSto Main Menu


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Color theme setup

There are many color themes to choose rom, choose a color theme or both day and night time use.

Each color theme can be previewed as they are highlighted. Switch between day and night timemode on the main screen by pressing the up/down buttons on the right side o the WatchDog.

Baclighting Adjustment

Choose a backlighting intensity setting or 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 o the

WatchDog.

Scroll up or down

using the indicated

buttons to high-

light the desired

color theme or

either day or night

driving .

Press Go Bac

when fnished.

Toggle between dayand night theme to

activate them and

then mae changes

to each setting.

Go Bac

Day

Night

SET BACkLIGHT

Brightness 100%

Brightness 60%

0 50 100

Day Setting keypad

BaclightAdjust brightness from

0-100% using / keys

to user opts

Scroll up or down

using the indicated

buttons to high-

light the desired

bac lighting in-

tensity either day

or night driving .

Press Go Bac

when fnished.

Toggle between day

and night theme to

activate them and

then mae changes

to each setting.


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Animation Setup

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

English/ Metric Units

The Watchdog contains the ability to display vehicle parameters and uel economy in either

Metric units or US standard units.

Reset to actory deaults

Reset all o the user options back to actory settings.

Press Go Bac when fnished.

Press Go Bac when fnished.

Press Wave Eect to turn the ani-

mation On or O.

Select the Units you wish to see

displayed.

Press Yes, to reset the cur-

rent settings bac to deault

settings.

Press No, to exit the menu

without resetting.


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DiagnOstiCs: (pg 54)

This sub menu allows you to check vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCS). Upon entering this menu, the Watchdog will automaticallybegin to check the vehicle or 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

rom the vehicle.

Special Note: The vehicle ey must at least be in the ON, position,

some vehicles may requre that the engine is running.

I no DTCs are displayed you can simply press the Go Back button to return to the main menu.

I DTCs do appear on the screen the WatchDog will provide a DTC code value and a descrip-

tion. At that point the DTCs can be writen down and then erased rom the vehicle computer.

There are no DTCs Detected

DtCDiagnostic Trouble Codes


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The scenario below depicts a common errors seen when updating the Watchdog sot-

ware. It is important the SD card is always let in the WatchDog.

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

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

Go Bac SD Card

Missing SD card

Insert card and try again.


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UpDATeS

part 3Intnt Udatingpart 3 internet upDating ...................................... pgs. 58-61

seCtiOn 1: WatchDog Version Inormation ........................................ pg. 59

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

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


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seCtiOn 1:Watchdog Version InormationThe only time a Watchdog needs to be updated is when a new version comes available on

the Update Agent. Beore going through the updating process go to the Bully Dog web

site and check the latest version available or the watchdog and compare that version

number to the sotware version currently loaded on the Watch Dog. The current sotware

version loaded on the Watch Dog can be ound in the show settings menu located in the

main menu.

The Watchdog sotware versions contain our digits as seen below:

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

view the Sotware Version currently loaded on the Watchdog.

View settingsGo Bacto Main Menu

System Ino/SettingsHW Version: 2.3SW Version: 1.1.0.3Serial #: 0000000000000Application: WatchDogUntis: US Standard

DOWN

Go to the Show Setting

Menu to view current in-

stalled Watchdog sotware

version.


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seCtiOn 2:The Update AgentThe Watchdog can only receive internet updates through the Update Agent. Thereore, inter-net updates must be perormed on a PC with a strong internet connection. The Update Agent

is a sotware program developed by Bully Dog Technologies specically 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 ree o 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 ree copy o the

Update Agent can be downloaded.

2. A ree copy o 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 theWatchdog sotware 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 or the Update Agent to automatically

recognize the SD card and open the screenshot 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 o the screen and the Update

Agent will automatically update the Watchdog sotware.

4. When the Update Agent

nishes updating the Watch-dog sotware the Watchdog

can be remove rom the PC

and the USB cable.

5. Reinstall the Watchdog into

the vehicle via the Main Har-

ness and mounting device.

6. Once installed start the

vehicles engine. The Watchdog will light up to display the main screen.

7. Navigate rom the m c > M M > Upde Sofwe.

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

Watchdog update.

8. Once the Update Sotware unction has completed, the WatchDog will have to be set up orthe vehicle like is described in Section 2 o the Operating Instructions.


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AppeNDIX

part 4AndixThe appendix contains important inormation or the Watchdog and is split into three

sections.

appenDiX.................................................................... pgs. 62-67

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

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

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

sco 4: Perormance Testing Analysis Sotware.............................pgs. 67


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AppeNDIX

seCtiOn 1:Communication Error ScreenThe Communication Error Screen illustrated in the diagram below appears when the

WatchDog is unable to establish communication with the vehicle. See the instructionsbelow 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. I the WatchDog is transerred to a new vehicle then this screen will appear because the

WatchDog is looking or inormation on the previous vehicle.

Unable to connect to vehicle!Select an option below to continue:

CONNECT TO VEHICLE

Retry Connection

Setup New Vehicle

Do Not Connect

I the ey was in the o position,

turn the vehicle engine on andpress the retry connection.

I the WatchDog does not detect

the vehicle protocol because the

WatchDog has just been installed

on a new vehicle select Setup

New Vehicle.

I 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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AppeNDIX

seCtiOn 2:Watchdog Troubleshooting/error codes

CONDITION POSSIBLE SOURCES ACTION

Watchdog will not turn onInstallation/ Connec-

tions

Make sure that the use jack is securely astened

to the use socket.

Check that the use is working properly.

Make sure that all o the harnesses are properly

installed. I still not working, one o the harnesses

could be deective.

Back light quit working Loose ConnectionsContact Technical Support i the Watchdog is

otherwise unctioning normal.

For more inormation on up-to-date troubleshooting guide or the Watchdog, go to

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


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seCtiOn 3:Formatting a new Micro SD cardIn 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 ormatted to work with

our internet update sotware, The Update Agent. The reason a new SD card needs to be

ormatted 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 ormat a new

SD Card:

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

2. Open the My Computer unction in Microsot windows to see all o 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 o options. In the drop down menu

click on Format.


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4. With the ormatting dialog box open click the drop down men or 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 reormat the card with the new inormation.

7. Ater the reormat 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:Perormance Testing Analysis Sotware

I you are a drag racer using the WatchDog or on track use then you must check out thePerormance Testing Analysis Sotware. This ree sotware package takes all o the peror-

mance testing runs that have been collected on the SD card and makes them viewable on

your PC. Go to our website and download the sotware ree o charge and start using it

right away. The diagram below shows just a small example o what the sotware can do.

sOFtware Capabilities:

Display Speed, RPM, Estimated Horsepower, and Estimated Torque during runs plotted on ahistogram.

Overlay multiple runs to cross compare two dierent recorded runs.

Print out time slips that display all the information displayed on an ocial 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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View Wasted Energy Indicator

Monitor Your Driving Eciency

Display Average Economy

Display Trip EconomyDisplay Gallons Used

Display Instant Economy

Set Your Own Economy Goal

Choose your Sensitivity Level

Check out the interactive Driving Coach displayed below. The Driving Coach Sotware is a

specialized program designed to make you a more ecient and saer driver. You might be

surprised to hear that aggressive drivers can save upwards o 37%* on their uel consump-

tion by adopting better driving habits. So ask your sel i your lead oot could use a little

improvement. You might save more than you think using the Driving Coach.

Special Note: The WatchDog relies primarily on gathering vehicle inormation through the

Th Watchdogeaturing The Driving Coach

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