1. Before You Begin
Your vehicle’s STOCK program
Your vehicle ECM must contain the manufacturer’s STOCK factory program. If you have used a
programmer from another aftermarket company you must use their product to return your ECM back
to STOCK condition before proceeding. If you have a performance-enhancing device installed, it must
be removed.
Service Centers
If you need to return your vehicle to a service center, restore the vehicle ECM updating to STOCK
software following the instruction described below. The service center might reprogram your vehicle
with an updated STOCK software without your knowledge. If your vehicle has not been returned to
its STOCK software prior service, the Smarty Micro Tuner will no longer be able to program your
vehicle. Such failure is not covered by the
Smarty Performance King
warranty.
Under no circumstances will we refund, repair, or warranty units that are send in and result VIN #
locked
Vehicle preparation
Before connecting the Smarty Micro Tuner to your vehicle, make sure that all power-draining
accessories are turned off: Radio, headlights, lights, cell phones, etc. All those devices need to be
turned off. Please apply the parking brake before you begin a download.
As the Smarty Micro Tuner needs full battery voltage to program, ensure your vehicle battery is fully
charged and NOT connected to a battery charger.
Do not disturb or remove the connection cable during the updating operation.
Smarty preparation
During the first use, Smarty reads and stores the identification parameters of your vehicle. After the
first use Smarty becomes “ VIN # locked “ and can be used only with your vehicle.
Returning your vehicle to STOCK software restores Smarty into the original, unlocked condition.
2. Smarty Overview
Keyboard operation
Smarty’s keyboard is composed of 12 keys:
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Numerical keys from 0 to 9, used to select menu options and enter numerical values
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Right arrow key, used to confirm the selected operation
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Left arrow key, used to go one step back in the operation flow
Connectors
Two connectors are available in Smarty’s upper side:
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USB: used to connect a personal computer for updates to Smarty’s database.
USB cable is not included.
Standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 cables can be used to connect Smarty to
your personal computer.
•
15 pin connector for the OBD II cable; used to connect the vehicle through the diagnostic
connector placed below the driving wheel.
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