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Welcome to CarChip

Safety Notice

CarChip has been carefully designed and tested to comply with OBDII protocols J1850-41.6, J1850-10.4, ISO 9141, and KWP2000 (ISO14320), and CAN (ISO 11898) which are used on most cars and light trucks sold in the USA, model-year 1996 or later. However, some vehicle models are not in full compliance with these protocols. In addition, the computer control systems on any given vehicle may be malfunctioning or out of spec, as may be the sensors used by these systems.

Before installing CarChip, be sure to review the list of known vehicle exclusions and anomalies on our website at www.carchip.com, where you’ll also find the latest software and firmware downloads. For more information on OBDII issues and anomalies in general, we recommend The Equipment and Tool Institute’s website at www.etools.org.

While our testing and the experience of thousands of CarChip users have shown the unit to be safe and reliable, there is an inherent risk in adding any aftermarket product that may potentially affect the operation or drivability of your vehicle. Should you be concerned about the operation of your vehicle at any time while using CarChip, you should pull over, off the roadway, immediately or as soon as it is safe to do so. Remove CarChip from the OBDII port and consult a licensed mechanic or automobile service center.

Report any issues or concerns to our Technical Support Dept. at (510) 732 7814 or support@davisnet.com. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We maintain an active database of the feedback we receive, and your comments can help us continuously improve the product.

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Please contact Davis Technical Support if you have questions about your CarChip, or encounter problems installing or operating the CarChip.

Phone

(510)732-7814 – Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time

(510)670-0589 – Technical Support Fax

Email

support@davisnet.com – Technical Support email info@davisnet.com – Davis Instruments General email

Web

www.davisnet.com – Copies of User Manuals are available on the “Support” page. Watch for FAQs and other updates. Subscribe to the e-newsletter.

Mail

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3465 Diablo Avenue

Hayward, CA 94545

USA

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Contents Page Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A Fax Table Of Contents Index More Information Welcome to CarChipWhats New in CarChip Getting StartedCarChip Installation Installing CarChip in your CarHow CarChip Works Behind a small access panel in the dash Connecting CarChip Pro to a Computer Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a Computer Installing CarChip SoftwareExample File Unidentified Vehicle/Driver ID Downloading CarChip DataApply To All Assign Drivers View Menu CommandsExporting Data File Menu CommandsToolbar Icons ToolbarTrip Log Navigation Buttons Navigation ButtonsRight Click Menu Options Shortcuts & Navigation AidsRight Click Copy As Copy Plot AsRight Click Save As Save Plot As Using CarChip HelpDo this Setup Menu Commands Menu CommandsWalkthrough Menu Walkthrough Full SetupWalkthrough Sequence Welcome to CarChip Walkthrough Express Setup Walkthrough Sequence Anomalous Vehicles Communications Port PlotsDraw Speed Bands Draw Acceleration Events Draw Braking EventsPlot Coordinates Options Draw Plots As LinesNormalize Vertical Speed Axes Units of Measure Parameter Thresholds Vehicle Data Parameters Driver ID Driver ID Column Vehicle ID Driver ID Name ColumnVehicle ID VIN Column Vehicle ID Name ColumnCarChip ID CarChip Name Column CarChip Serial Number ColumnMiscellaneous Clear CarChip Memory? Miscellaneous Command Clear Memory BoxDownloading CarChip Data CarChip Menu CommandsDisplay CarChip Memory Enable CarChip LED Clear CarChip MemoryCarChip LED Modes Enable CarChip Alarm Reset Check Engine LightEnable CarChip VIN Mode Set Alarm VolumeSet Speed Bands Set Braking Thresholds Speed Bands Right-Click MenuHard Braking Threshold Extreme Braking ThresholdSet Acceleration Thresholds Hard Acceleration Threshold Extreme Acceleration ThresholdSet Clock Time Difference Adjustment Time Difference Warning Choose Other Parameters Fuel Entry Tools Menu CommandsEmissions Readiness Fuel System Comprehensive Component Trip Type Entry CarChip Home CarChip TableMonthly Summary Vehicle SummaryDriver Summary Home Page Vehicle Summary View Home Page Driver Summary ViewParameter Summaries Trip Log ViewsTrip Log Plot View Zoom Trip Log Plot View Mouse CommandsUnzoom Copy As Save As Trip Log Table ViewPage Trip Log Report Trip Log Summary Activity Log Event View Activity Log ViewRight Click Menu Options Activity Log Summary View Comments Activity Log Summary View Accident Log ViewsAccident Log Plot View Page Accident Log Plot View Mouse Commands Accident Log Report View Page Accident Log Summary View Page Accident Log Table View Page Vehicle Trouble Log View Vehicle Trouble Log Summary View Vehicle Trouble Log Problem View Page Obdii Freeze Frame Summary Log Field Description Help CommentsInformation on Dis and Older Model CarChips Help Menu CommandsUSB Number of extreme acceleration events, vehicle ID Parameter Range Resolution Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a Computer More Information Menu Not powered by vehicle or computer 10-15 year life Computer Cable Length 2 m Alarm Date and time, and corresponding line graph of vehicle speed Prior Release Notes What is OBDII? One Year Limited WarrantyIncompatible Vehicle List Contacting Davis Instruments Safety NoticePage Index 30, 47 11, 14, 61, 63, 70 100