Dakota Digital MCL-2011(-R), Manual

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gEAr gEAr gEAr gEAr Gear Indicator setup
This gauge has a single digit display for gear position. The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and rpm so no
sensors are needed, just what you’ve already connected. It will work with 4, 5, 6, or 7 speed transmissions. The factory preset
option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6 speed drive train. With a stock 6 speed, there will be a slight delay the
first time you shift to sixth gear as the system verifies the gear. Subsequent shifts to sixth gear will not have the delay. You can
also program each gear position for aftermarket transmissions or if you’ve changed wheel size or pulley/gearing size. To program
the gear positions, begin at a section of road where you can gradually shift through all of the gears. Press and hold the switch
while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running, release the switch.
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Press and release the switch until “
gEAr
” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “
-
” is displayed.
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The display will show “ done ”, “ PRESET ”, or “ Learn ”. “ done ” will exit the menu. “ PRESET ” will set the indicator for an original factory
transmission. “ LEARN ” allows it to work with virtually any transmission option.
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To program each gear individually, press and release the switch until “ Learn ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch.
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The message will show “ LO TCH ” if the engine rpm is below 1500, or “ LO SPD ” if the vehicle speed is below 5 mph.
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Begin driving in 1
st
gear. The display should show GEAR 1 and the “ 1 ” should be flashing. Drive at a steady speed until the “ 1 ”
stops flashing, it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady.
Optionally: If the gear does not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and
releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Shift to 2
nd
gear and drive at a steady speed. The display will change to a flashing “ 2 ”.
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Wait until the “ 2 ” stops flashing. Shift to the next gear and a “ 3 ” should start flashing.
Optionally: If the gears do not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and
releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Repeat this through each gear. When you are done, come to a complete stop or press and hold the switch until the display shows
“
SETvP ” and then release it.
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Turn the key off and then on again to restart the gauges in normal operation, verify the gear position by riding through each gear
and checking if positions agree.
LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS Gauge indicator lights setup
The left turn, right turn, high beam, low oil pressure, and neutral indicators in the gauge face can be turned on or off. If the
factory indicator lights are being used, these can be turned off to avoid having duplicate indicators lighting up.
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Press and release the switch until “ LIGHTS ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
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Release the switch. The current setting will be displayed ( on or oFF ). The gauge indicators will light when on is selected.
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
F
FF Fu uu uE EE EL LL L Low fuel light setup
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Press and release the switch until “
FUEL
” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “
-
” is displayed.
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The display will show “ oFF ” or “ oN ”. Press and release the switch to change to the desired setting.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to select the setting.
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OFF turns the low fuel function off and disables the low fuel light on the Dakota Digital gauge so it will never turn on.
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Turning the function on will access the following menus
o donE (exits the setup and also displays current desired turn-on ratio)
o
tESt (displays the ratio of the fuel level sender voltage to battery voltage)
o
rESEt (changes setting to the default of most stock gauges approximately 25% or ¼ tank)
o
Adjust (used to set a custom level from 00% - 50%)
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Press and release the switch to select the desired fuel setup menu, then press and hold it to select it until “ - ” is displayed, then
release the switch to view or go on.
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A press and hold will save the setting or exit back to the menu.
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done is the first menu displayed, a press and hold will exit fuel set up at this point. The number displayed on the speedometer is
what the desired turn-on ratio is currently set at. 25 is default; 00-50 is a custom setting.
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Test will display the current fuel sender value as a percentage of fuel (00 is empty, 99 if full). If this number is greater than the
number displayed in the done menu, the low fuel light will be on.
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rESEt will save the value back to factory default setting of 25%(1/4 tank of fuel).
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Adjust should only be done with the desired amount of low fuel in the tank. Once the level is where you would like the low fuel
light to turn on, press and hold the switch to save the value. It must be between 00-50, or the value will not save.