1. Before You Begin
Your vehicle’s STOCK program
Your vehicle’s 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 to its STOCK program.
The service center might reprogram your vehicle with an updated, STOCK, software ECM reflash
without your knowledge. If your vehicle has not been returned to its STOCK program prior to a
service visit and the ECM is reflashed, the Smarty Micro Tuner will no longer be able to program
your vehicle. Such failure is not covered by the MADS warranty.
Under no circumstances will we refund, repair, or warranty units that are sent in that are locked.
Locking and Unlocking Smarty.
Once Smarty is used on a vehicle, it is VIN # LOCKED to that vehicle AND to that ECM. Smarty can
be used only on that vehicle to update ECM software and ABS (speedometer) changes. In order to
unlock Smarty, you must use Smarty to return the ECM to the STOCK software, otherwise, Smarty
will remain locked. Only Smarty can unlock itself. Follow the instructions in this Manual to return
your vehicle to STOCK software. Once unlocked, Smarty may be used on a different vehicle. While
Smarty is VIN# Locked, it can still be used to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) on a
vehicle and ECM that it is NOT locked to.
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 the identification parameters of your vehicle. After the first use,
Smarty can be used only with your vehicle.
Returning the ECM 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 edge:
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USB Connector: Used for connecting Smarty to a personal computer for updates. The update
softwares can be downloaded from MADS internet site (www.madselectronics.com).
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