(3DE As of January, 2021 No.2)

Throttle Controller
3DE3-drive・EVO)

Thank you for purchasing PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

3-drive・EVO

FeaturesIf this product is given to anotheruser, make sure to include thisUser’s Manual.

ProductPlease check the contents of the package

Before Using / Contents ……………………………………… 1
Part Names …………………………………………………… 1

Connecting
The Wires

Contents

BeforeUsing

USER’S MANUAL (Product Number :Features………………………………………………………… 2
Connecting The Wires ………………………… 3

procedure 2

Installing The Product ………………………… 3

procedure 3

Initial Settings (Degree of Acceleration Setting) …… 4

Main Unit

Double-sided Tapes

Zip Ties

User’s Manual[60×20 ×50(D) mm][25 × 35mm] × 2×2(This Book)

Installing
The Productprocedure 1

How to Operate………………………………………………… 5
Display Items…………………………………………………… 6
InitialSettings

Troubleshooting ……………………………………………… 7

After having installed this product, make sure to make settings for your car’s special characteristics by carrying out the“Initial Settings” on Page 4. If the “Initial Settings” are not carried out, a Check Engine Light may go on. Also, the unit
will remain in NORMAL Mode even if the Mode is switched.

If you are worried about carrying out wiring or other installation procedures please consult your dealer.

Only use 3-drive Specialized Harness.

TroubleShooting

Worried about Installation?

How toOperate

After installation, make sure to carry out “Initial Settings” .

Using another type of harness will cause troubles and failure; use only the 3-drive specialized harness.

Set to NORMAL Mode upon Removal of Product.
When uninstalling the product, make sure to return it to NORMAL Mode before carrying out any work. Reconnecting thisproduct in a different mode may cause the Check Engine Light to come on.

Modifying this Product is Forbidden.
Under no circumstances should modifications or changes be made to this product. Doing so may cause damage not only to theproduct, but to the car and the operation of the car in which it is installed.

Part Names
1 Display

2 SET Switch• Mode Display• For Adjusting the Change
Ratio for each Mode• Initial Settings• Degree ofAcceleration Display(5–100%)• Display Each Settings

3-drive・EVO

3 MODE Switch• Switching Modes

Turning off the Display
Note: This product is interlockedwith the ECU (engine computer)
power. Depending on the model ofcar, the display may remain on forup to 15 minutes even after theignition has been turned off; this isnormal.

1

BeforeUsing

Features
No OBD Connection Necessary!
All-in-One Design means Most Value for your Money

InitialSettings

Installing
The Product

Connecting
The Wires

Features

Compatible with Collision Mitigation System and Euro Car
Easy Connection to Accelerator ConnectorHigh Precision Accelerator Opening Monitor

Simplified wiring prevents signal malfunctions caused bydecreased voltage due to low-current circuitry.

The highly precise monitoring displays accelerator
opening in units of 1% from 5 to 100%.

Use with OBD Connected Products OK

Optimized Control for Smooth Ride

With no need for a power connection to the OBD, it ispossible to use other OBD connected products without asplitter connection.

Throttle control at all levels has been optimized toprovide a silky smooth ride.

17 Step / 4 Mode Wide-Range Adjustment
The four modes include: “POWER” mode with 7 steps forincreasing response across all ranges, “RESPONSE”
mode with 5 steps for increasing response, like a wirethrottle, in the lower and middle ranges, “ECO” mode with5 steps for suppressing rapid acceleration to help increasegas mileage, and “NORMAL” mode for regular driving.

Also Compatible with Collision Mitigation Systemand Euro Car
This controller can be used in not only euro car, butalso, those equipped with collision mitigation systems.

Set to Prevent Malfunction
The initialization style set-up makes sure that malfunction will never occur no matter what type of pedal isbeing used.

How toOperate

Safety System for Extra Peace of Mind
The safety system which automatically returns to“NORMAL” mode upon poor connection or trouble
ensures your safety.

Comparison of Acceleration Time
23sec
20sec
19sec
29sec

NormalTroubleShooting

r5
P7
E5
r5: MAX. RESPONSE mode

Comparison of Fuel Consumption
107cc
117cc

Normal

P7: MAX. POWER mode

r5
P7
E5157cc
58cc

E5: MAX. ECO mode

HONDA STEP WAGON (RG1) / Running distance: 0-400 m / Degree of acceleration: 30%

Examples of Changes in Throttle Opening
100

Air IntakeThrottle Opening (%)

Degree ofAcceleration

P7r550e.g., 40 %Normal

E5050100

Degree of Acceleration (%)
P7: MAX. POWER Mode
E5: MAX. ECO Mode

2Throttle Valver5: MAX. RESPONSE Mode

ECO Mode (E5)NORMAL ModeRESPONSE Mode (r5)Throttle
Opening

Throttle
Opening

Throttle
Opening

22 %

39 %

62 %0%0%

POWER Mode (P7)

Throttle
Opening

76 %0%0%

Note: In some car models with a Valvematic engine, control is carried out by the exhaust
valve rather than the throttle valve.

procedureConnecting The Wires

1

Only disconnect the accelerator connector
after having waited at least 15 minutes fromthe time that the ignition was turned OFF.

(See Note)

Main Unit(0.5m)(0.5m)

Accelerator

Turn the ignition
to the OFFposition.

Accelerator Connector

Installing
The ProductNote: For details about connecting the specialized harness,please refer to the user’s manual that came with thatharness.

Connecting
The Wires

2

Accelerator
Connector Accelerator

Disconnect
the connector

Note: If the cable in not long enough, use the extension cable “THC-EC”.

procedure

15minutesOFFSpecialized Harness(sold separately)
Note: After inserting the connector,
pull lightly to make sure that it
is securely locked.

Passage of overFeatures

Depending on the type of vehicle, if the connector is disconnected
before the ECU power is switched OFF the Check Engine Light
may go on. (If the Light comes on: > Refer to Page 8, “How toTurn Off the Check Engine Light” )6-pin Connector

BeforeUsing

When installing make sure to use the correct

Basic Wiring Specialized Harness for your car model.

Installing The Products
How to Install
Affix with double-sided tape to aposition which is easy to see andwhich allows for easy operation.

Example ofInstallation

On the steeringcolumn cover

How toOperate

Main Unit

Please be sure to bundle away all wires
with tape not to get damaged by any
steel plate or screws as this may cause
short circuit.

InitialSettings

Do not use magnetic holders,such as for a smartphone,
to prevent malfunction.

Double-sided
tape (Included)

Under Cover

TroubleShooting

Clean toremove
oil and dust.

3

Initial Settings (Degree of Acceleration Setting)3

Make sure to carry out these settings.

• This operation sets the car’s accelerator
characteristics into the controller unit.

When installing forthe first time

When installing into a
different car

InitialSettings

InitialSettings

Features

BeforeUsingprocedure• If the “Initial Settings” are not carried out,
the unit will remain in NORMAL Mode even
if the Mode is switched.
• If this settings have been improperly madea Check Engine Light may go on.

Installing
The ProductConnecting
The Wires

Before making the “Initial Settings”
1. Make settings only after having completed all wiring (connector installation).
2. Make settings with the ignition in the ON position(engine not running) and the gear in P (Parking) orN (Neutral).

[Making the Settings]
Operational Procedure1(engine not running)

Make sure to carry out
this operation.
InitialSettings

With the accelerator at 100%,
press the SET switch.

(Normal Mode)
START
STOP

Without braking,press down twice(SET)

Press until“0” appears

Set to100 %If -- does not appear,press the MODE switch
until -- appears.

Press the SET switch
until “0” is displayed.

Press8(100%)Once the display changes to00. release the accelerator.
(100%)Count down from 5 to 0after the “ cA ” blinking.

The values shown in the display willvary depending on the type of car.

3When “0” appears
release the SET switch.

(Normal Mode)

9Setting Completed

ReleaseIf the device is re-installed into a different vehicle, makesure to carry out these settings again.

Pedal is not pressed down.

After having finished settings and the battery or
wires have been disconnected it is not necessary
to carry out “Initial Settings” .

How toOperate(Release the accelerator to 0%)

Check the Settings0%56

Set to0%(Normal Mode)

Press down on pedal(100%)

Pedal is completelypressed down.
(Press in on the accelerator to 100%)

If7

isdisplayed at 7100 %Note: If the display is incorrect, startagain from step 2 above.

Do not press in on pedal

Press the SET switch.

Press

4

Controller Display Area

ENGINEor4

TroubleShooting

Operational Procedure

7

Turn the ignition ON.
ON

2

Controller Display Area

If after the “Er” is shown the display returns toas shown in 4 ( “L.1” or so on), it means thatthe degree of acceleration settings have notbeen confirmed properly. Re-do the settingsfrom step 4 .

How to Operate
BeforeUsing

Switch the Mode

NORMAL Mode

ECO ModeRESPONSE Mode

POWER Mode

ECO Mode

is displayed

Greatest
Change Ratio

Smallest
Change Ratio

Greatest
Change Ratio

is displayed

Change with each pressingof the SET switch.

How toOperate

Smallest
Change Ratio

InitialSettings

Greatest
Change Ratio

is displayed

Change with each pressingof the SET switch.

POWER Mode

Smallest
Change Ratio

Installing
The Product

Change with each pressingof the SET switch.

RESPONSE Mode

Connecting
The Wires

Switch the Change Ratio

Features

The Mode will change with eachpressing of the MODE switch.

Features of each mode
34567Change
Ratio
UpRESPONSE
All range is improved.

Circuit

NormalFUEL EFFICIENCYSports

Downward trend.

Down

RESPONSE Mode
Circuit

2345Change
Ratio

RESPONSE

SportsNear the wired characteristics

Normal

Down

FUEL EFFICIENCY

Normal

Downward trend. Note: Better than POWER mode.

r550

Normal0

ECO Mode

FUEL EFFICIENCY
Improving trend.

ECO-driving

City driving

In heavy traffic

Slippery road

2345Change
Ratio
Up
NormalRESPONSE
All range is downward.

50100
Degree of Acceleration (%)

100Down

Throttle Opening (%)

150
100
Degree of Acceleration (%)

100

UpLow and mid-range
is improved.

P750

0

Throttle Opening (%)

1100

TroubleShooting

POWER Mode

2Throttle Opening (%)

150

NormalE5050
100
Degree of Acceleration (%)

Even if the mode is switched the respective change ratio settings will not be changed.

5BeforeUsing
Features
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product(output signal) [5–100%, 1% unit .]• Degree of Acceleration Monitor shows the rate of acceleration output to the ECU
where 0 represents the pedal not being pressed in and 100 equals when thepedal is fully pressed down.

USE

1 Check acceleration during ECO driving

To ensure reduced fuelconsumption during
acceleration the degree ofacceleration should be
between 15% and 25%. To
further improve results use
ECO Mode when wishing tosave fuel.
USE

100%0%ECO

USE

3 Check control status

With the ignition in the ON position andunder NORMAL Mode press in the pedal
until it reaches 40%, if the mode ischanged to P7 the display should read67 (67%) and if placed in E5 the display
should change to 27 (27%).
Note: The actual display may differ slightly.

Press down on pedal.

In NORMAL Mode40%
Switch mode toP7

Switch mode toE5

2 Check acceleration during regular driving

Please use to check the degree of acceleration for any type of driving, not just ECO Mode.

Display Items

How toOperate

Display

TroubleShooting

3-drive・EVO• Displays accelerator opening in units of 1% from 5 to 100%.
(When it is 100%, 00. is displayed.)

Display Items

6Degree ofAcceleration (output)(20%)

e.g. 40 %InitialSettings

Displays the amount of pressure placed on the accelerator pedal.

Degree of Acceleration Monitor(e.g. 32%)

Display for Settings
Details

Display

Details

POWER Mode (higher number = higher response)

Initial Settings ModeRESPONSE Mode (higher number = higher response)

Position when accelerator is
not pressed down

ECO Mode (higher number = lower response)

Position when accelerator isfully pressed down

NORMAL (Normal Performance)

Settings CompletedDegree of Acceleration
Degree of Acceleration (100%)

Troubleshooting
TroublePossible Causes

Possible Solutions

The ignition is set to the ON position butthe display of the Main Unit will not lightup.
OR the display goes OFF while in use.

Poor connection of 6-pin Connector .

A Check Engine Light has gone on.

The accelerator connector or Specialized Harness
was disconnected with the ignition in the ON position orwithin 15 minutes after having turned the ignition OFF.

Re-connect the disconnected connector and turnoff the Light (See page 8 of this manual).

The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carriedout.

Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of thismanual) and turn off the Light (See page 8).

The product was in a mode other than NORMAL
Mode when removed from a car and installed into adifferent car.

After returning it to NORMAL Mode, carry out the“Initial Settings” (See page 4 of this manual) and turnoff the Light (See page 8).

While making “Initial Settings”
an Er appears in the display.

The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carriedout.

Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of thismanual).

The ignition has been turned OFF but thedisplay remain on.

This product is interlocked with the ECU (engine computer) power. Depending on the model of car, thedisplay may remain on for up to 15 minutes even after the ignition has been turned off; this is normal.

BeforeUsing

Concerning Basic Operations and Car Problems

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections
are correct or not.

Poor connection of Specialized Harness .

Features

Specialized Harness being used is incorrect.

Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The ProductConcerning the Throttle Controller
Possible Solutions
Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of thismanual).

The ignition has been turned to the OFF position immediately after having finished the setting of change ratios orchanging the Mode.

After having made settings of change ratios orchanging the Mode, wait for at least two seconds
before turning the ignition to the OFF position.

-- appears in the display.
The Mode and/or the setting ofchange ratios can not be saved.

How toOperate

Possible Causes
The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carried out.

InitialSettings

TroubleEven if the Mode is changed, thechanges cannot be felt.

TroubleShooting

7

WARNING
Improper use or disregardof these war nings may
result in the injury or deathof people.

CAUTION
Improper use or disregardof these war nings may
cause injury to persons,damage the product and/or
other things.

Note• When making initial settings make sure to• Do not crush the cable. Please be• While driving DO NOT operatestop the engine and place in Parking or
Neutral. It is dangerous to carry out thesesettings while the engine is running.
• Do not work in areas where there is excessive exhaust. Due to vehicle exhaustemission poisoning or fire may result in adamage to humans.

careful that the cable does not get
crushed by the seat rail or car door
steel plate, nor cut by any sharp
steel plate as this may cause apoor connection or an electric shortleading to fire or other danger.

sw i t c h e s o r p ay p r o l o n g e dattention to the display; it isextremely dangerous.
• Make sure that all wiring andfastening down of the productdoes not interfere with driving
nor be done in such a way as tocause poor connections.

• PIVOT Corporation accepts no responsi-• When installing this product, we• Please wipe with a soft dry cloth

bility, in any manner whatsoever, fordamage and/or trouble to your vehicle orproduct, nor for any accidents that are theresult of the misuse of this product.
• Please confirm that the type of vehicle you
wish to install into is listed in the “List ofSpecialized Harnesses by Car Model for
3-drive · EVO” .

recommend that if technical knowledge becomes necessary please
consult a qualified mechanic.
• If the device is improperly installed
or settings have been improperly
made a Check Engine Light may
go on.

(a lens cloth).
• Please do not use alcohol orbenzine.
This may cause damage to thepainted surface or cracks in theplastic.
• Do not, in any manner, process,take apart, or make changes tothis product.

How to Turn Off the Check Engine Light.

If the Check Engine Light comes on due to some operational mistake, please follow the directions below to turn it off.
1. Under normal conditions, start and stop the engine several times.
2. If that does not turn off the lamp, disconnect the cable from - terminal of the battery for about 10 minutes.
3. If that does not turn off the lamp, please consult your local car dealer and have them turn it off.

Check Engine
Light is ON(Note) • Our products have already been recognized as our Industrial Property or are in the process of receiving Industrial Property status.
• We plan in the near future to take all possible legal measures to protect against unfair competition from look-alike products using
similar designs, regulating characteristics, circuitry and circuitry layout.
• We strictly prohibit the unlicensed use of the PIVOT trademark and the unauthorized use of PIVOT User’s Manual.

8PIVOT CORPORATION

87-3, Shimookada Okada, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-0313 Japan TEL0263-46-5901