ecoRoute ESP Instructions
The ecoRoute
™
ESP device connects to your vehicle’s OBD
II (On-Board Diagnostics) connector. The ecoRoute ESP
device sends data wirelessly to a compatible Garmin GPS
device.
OBD II Connector Location
The location of the OBD II connector varies for each
vehicle. For the best view of the connector, open the driver
door and kneel.
The following are common
locations in which to look for the
OBD II connector:
The OBD II connector is often below the steering
column, between the center console and the driver’s
door.
The OBD II connector might be under a labeled cover.
Remove or open the cover to access the connector.
The OBD II connector might be under or behind the ash
tray or near the power outlet in the center console.
Installing the ecoRoute ESP Device
WaRnIng
When installing the device in a vehicle, install the device
securely so it does not interfere with the vehicle operating
controls, such as the foot pedals. Interfering with the
vehicle operating controls can result in an accident, which
could result in injury or death.
Before installing the ecoRoute ESP device, you must find
the OBD II connector in your vehicle.
1. Connect the ecoRoute ESP connector to the OBD II
connector in the vehicle.
ecoRoute ESP
connector
Vehicle OBD II
connector
2. Use the cable ties to secure the ecoRoute ESP device
and cable to the vehicle.
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ecoRoute ESP
device
RESET key
Cable ties
LED
Customizing the Cable angle
If the vehicle requires the cable to be at an angle from the
connector, you can use the cable ties to customize the cable
for the installation.
1. Bend the cable around the
connector to suit the installation.
2. Use a cable tie to secure the
cable to the connector to fit a
variety of installation situations.
Wirelessly Connecting with a garmin
gPS Device
Before wirelessly connecting to a GPS device, you must
install the ecoRoute ESP device.
1. Start the vehicle.
The LED turns green when the ecoRoute ESP device is
communicating with your vehicle.
2. Turn on the GPS device.
3. Bring the GPS device within 10 meters (33 feet) of the
ecoRoute ESP device.
4. From the Tools menu, touch
ecoRoute
>
ESP
Connection
.
The LED turns blue when the ecoRoute ESP device is
connected to your GPS device.
about the Wireless Connection to the gPS
Device
The ecoRoute ESP device and the GPS device
automatically connect when they are turned on and are
within 10 meters (33 feet) of each other.
When it is not connected to a GPS device, the ecoRoute
ESP device records the vehicle information and sends the
data to the GPS device the next time they connect.
OBD II Connector
OBD II Connector
Cable Secured
to the Connector
Cable Secured
to the Connector
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