Wiring

CautionManual'14.09-2

DF14501

IMPORTANTDo not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires
may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip the locks of connectors.
Do not install this product into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn'tmeet vehicle safety standards.

Maintenance, Check/Warranty & Servicing

WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES

Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W DF14501
This product functions both with the Deﬁ-Link ADVANCE Control Unit, and an iOS orAndroid device. This product does not function alone.
To work, you need the ADVANCE Control Unit, and an iOS or Android mobile device.

※Refer to the Application Userʼs Guide on the Deﬁ web page regarding operations of the App.
※Please check the adaptable device list on the Deﬁ web page.

Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W OBD SET DF14502
This kit contains “SMART ADAPTER W” (which can take ISO-CAN information via the
OBDII connector and transmit it to your iOS or Android device), and “Dedicated OBDII
wire”. This product does not function alone. You need an iOS or Android mobile
device. In the case of using Deﬁ-Link ADVANCE Control Unit, information both fromADVANCE Unit and OBDII can be simultaneously transmitted to your iOS or Android
device.

※Refer to the Application Userʼs Guide on the Deﬁ web page regarding operations of the App.
※Please check both the adaptable car list and the adaptable device list on the Deﬁ web page.
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
This product is an additional product for transmitting vehicle information to an iOS or Android device.
Before installing and using this product, please read this manual and the warranty card thoroughly. All
sections are for customers and installation personnels. After installation, please keep this manual and thewarranty card for future reference. In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) islent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this operation manual and the warranty card
accompany the product.
Deﬁ will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.
When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual
for the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Pleaseobtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before installing the
product, please conﬁrm all the components are included in the package.

To users in the USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the userʼs authority to operate the equipment.

To users in CanadaThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions. (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the
3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe andproper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Conﬁrmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.

DangerIndicates a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury if the product ismishandled.

Warning

Indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

CautionIndicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the
product is improperly operated.

Conﬁrmation

Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.

Properties for safety warning
Indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)

ProhibitedMust

Indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)Indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)

Before handling (for installation personnel)
DangerEnsure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn oﬀ the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a ﬁre, and could make the vehicle move during the installation.
Keep the wiring away from locations which aﬀect steering, safety and brake systems. Interfering with normal
operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or ﬁre.
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a ﬁre caused by an electrical short circuit.
When you exchange a fuse of a cigar plug, you have to use a regulated fuse. If you set up a fuse which exceeds
braking capacity, it may cause a ﬁre.

Warning
Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Do
not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety devices of the vehicle such as the
airbag system. Be sure not to install the adapter where it could fall. Improper installation oroperation could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger byimpeding driving.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also disassemble/
modifydamage or destroy the product.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle.
Do not use this product if you notice any malfunctions or it doesnʼt operate. Continued use while ina faulty state could result in accidents, a ﬁre, or electrical shocks.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This may cause moreinjuries in the event of an accident.
Do not install this product in vehicles which are not listed on the adaptable car list.

CautionThis product is designed for the use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V
systems.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
24V
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges tomalfunction.
Please set it up so that the equipment, such as the wireless machines and cellular phones that emit electric waves,
does not touch this product. It may result in incorrect operation.
Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat vents.
Use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except for a neutral detergent. It may damage the product.

Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, the remains of parts, and the package tothe customer.
Please conﬁrm with the maintenance book that the manufacturer issued when installing and detaching genuine
parts of your vehicle.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in the vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be
kept as far away as possible from the wiring and installing locations of car navigation system or car television.
Failure to do so may result in interference of equipment.
In no event shall Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle
while installing.

When you set up "Transmission gear position Setting", please do not your setup on public roads. It is betterto set up it on a closed course or a chassis dynamometer.

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy the product.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at thedisplay for long periods of time could distract your attention from the road and create the risk of a traﬃc accident.
Discontinue use of this product if the adapter doesn't operate, water gets into the adapter, or smoke or a strange
odor comes from the adapter. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon
as possible. Ignoring such conditions may lead to accidents or a ﬁre.
Do not operate while driving.
Fix each part tightly to the vehicle to prevent children from swallowing parts.
In the case that you have a pacemaker or a deﬁbrillator, do not use this product.
If such person may ride in your car, please detach this product and do not use the App.
In the case that warning alerts (ex. Check engine) appears on your vehicleʼs instrument cluster, or you notice any
abnormality, please detach the SMART ADAPTER W immediately and follow your vehicleʼs instruction manual.
When residual battery amount of your mobile device becomes small by using Deﬁ Apps, if any emergency happens,
you might not be able to receive emergency alerts emails. Please ensure residual battery amount of your device for
emergencies during using Apps.
When you leave the vehicle behind, please do not leave your mobile device inside. In the case that you leave it on thedashboard or elsewhere when interior temperature rises high, your mobile device might be overheating.
When using your mobile device, please follow the device manual. In the case that your device becomes overheating,please stop using it immediately and turn it oﬀ.

CautionThis product uses the 2.4GHz radio band communication. When devices which use the same radio band are near,malfunction might occur. In the case that malfunction occurs, please stop using this product immediately.
In no event shall Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use theproduct, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken andthe wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock ﬁrmly and unclip thelocks of connectors.

Conﬁrmation
The information displayed on the mobile device is for reference purposes only. Please drive according to theindication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate based on use and conditions, etc.
Detach this product from the vehicle when not in use for a long time.
Dispose of the product according to the local recycling regulations.

■Power-supply voltage: 10V to 16V DC (12V vehicles only)■Current consumption (the maximum current consumption value of SMART ADAPTER W obtained
when connecting OBDII) : 0.3A
■Current consumption (the maximum value obtained when connecting seven gauges):+B wire: 2A (IGN ON)
5mA (IGN OFF)ILM wire: 800mA■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: °C (°F)
Temperature range for storage
Temperature range for operation-30（-22）~ +60(140)-20(-4) ~ +60(140)■Weight(SMART ADAPTER W): 87g
SMART ADAPTER W③Active indicator（blue）

86mm (3.4”)

SMART ADAPTER W
Power source
wire harness

BF

Meter wire harness①Connect the adapter to the ADVANCE System by using the meter wire harness（optional meter wires
50cm/1m/2m can be also used). The adapter can be connected into either lines for meter output.
②Turn the ignition on and conﬁrm the active indicator blinks every second waiting for connection.
※After turning the ignition on, it takes about 10 seconds for the active indicator to start blinking.
※Only one SMART ADAPTER W can be connected to one ADVANCE System.
※Up to 7 gauges, displays, and this adapter in total can be connected to one ADVANCE System.
※The adapter needs to be connected to the end of the meter line because the SMART ADAPTER W has only
one connector for the meter wire harness.
SMART ADAPTER W

B. To OBDII Connector
In-vehicle cigar socket
In-vehicle
OBDII connector

Cigar plug wire harness 1.5m

OBDII wire harness 20cm

Adapter wire harness 80cm

①Connect the OBDII wire harness to the Adapter wire harness.

The yellow-lock part

②Insert above ①wire harness into the in-vehicle OBDII connector and the SMART
ADAPTER W. Slide the yellow-lock part. Make sure that the connection is locked
ﬁrmly.
③Connect the Cigar plug wire harness to the SMART ADAPTER W and the
PULL
Un-locked
in-vehicle cigar socket.
※Make sure that there is nothing inside of an in-vehicle socket and insert the plug all the way.

PUSH
Locked④Turn the ignition on and conﬁrm the active indicator blinks every second waiting for the pairing.
※After turning the ignition on, it takes about 10 seconds for the active indicator to start blinking.

C. Both to ADVANCE System and OBDII Connector

SMART ADAPTER W※In the case of using Deﬁ-Link ADVANCE Control Unit,
do not connect a cigar plug wire to the SMART ADAPTER W.
In-vehicle
OBDII connector②Connector for cigar plug
①Connector for OBDII

21.5mm
(0.85”)OBDII wire harness 20cm

Meter
wire harness

Adapter wire harness 80cm

①Connect the adapter to the ADVANCE System by using the meter wire harness（optional meter wires 50cm/1m/2m can be also used). The adapter can beconnected into either lines for meter output.

ADVANCE System

The yellow-lock part

②Connect the OBDII wire harness to the Adapter wire harness.
③Insert above ②wire harness into the in-vehicle OBDII connector and the SMART
ADAPTER W. Slide the yellow-lock part. Make sure that the connection is locked
ﬁrmly.

PULL
Un-locked

PUSH
Locked④Turn the ignition on and conﬁrm the active indicator blinks every second waiting for the pairing.
※Do not connect a cigar plug wire to the SMART ADAPTER W.
※After turning the ignition on, it takes about 10 seconds for the active indicator to start blinking.

A. iOS Device

Adapter wire harness 80cm (2 3/5ft)

DF14501：Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W
DF14502：Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W OBD SET
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OBDII wire harness 20cm (8in)Adapter wire harness 80cm (2 3/5ft)
Cigar plug wire harness 1.5m (5ft)Tie wrap

1pc
1pc
1pc
3pcs

③ Running the App. Selecting MENU button (on the screen) →『Communication』, driving data appears. Referto the Application Userʼs Guide about other operations.
When “Connection Unsuccessful” message appears on pairing, please wait for a few seconds untill“Connect” message appears.

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Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.

Parts No.
PDF07707H
PDF09705H
PDF14503H
PDF14502H
PDF12409H
PDF07113G

B. Android Device① Install the Deﬁ Apps through Google Play to your Android device.

Components
Parts name
SMART ADAPTER W
Double sided tape
Meter wire harness 25cm (10in)Speed & Tachometer Signal Wire harness 2m (6 3/5ft)② Pairing your device with the Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W via Bluetooth. Refer to your iOS mobile Userʼs Guide
about how to pair. When a 6-digit authentication code is required on the screen, please touch “Pairing”
ex.：『Settings』→『Bluetooth』→『Deﬁ Smart Adapter』④Connector for
ADVANCE System Link

② Pairing your device with the Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W via Bluetooth. Pairing methods depend on mobile
devicesʼ models. Refer to your Android Userʼs Guide. When a 6-digit authentication code is required on thescreen, please touch “OK”
ex.：『Settings』→『Set Up Bluetooth』→『Scanning』→『Deﬁ Smart Adapter』③ Running the App. Selecting MENU key (on your device) →『Communication』→『Deﬁ Smart Adapter』,
driving data appears. Refer to the Application Userʼs Guide about other operations.

C. Device Alteration① Follow the current device Userʼs Guide, remove Bluetooth pairing on your device.
② After thirty seconds from ①, try to pair a new device you want to connect on its Bluetooth Setting.

3. Conﬁrmation①

Limited one year warranty. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please conﬁrm the warranty has theinformation about the retail store where you purchased the product. Please refer to Limited Warranty for details.
Except in the case of defects, we shall not be liable for any trouble including violation, accident or improper
wiring resulting from using this product.
The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair performed or caused to be performed by the end user.
Such action can destroy or damage this product.

■Inspection

If you think there is a defect, please consult with the shop where you bought the product. We don't accept the orderof ﬁxing because Deﬁ products require installation and wiring to the vehicle. In case you cannot go to the shop you
purchased because of move-out or closure of shop, please ask the nearest Deﬁ Distributor listed in the Deﬁ website.
For a repair/inspection service, take the warranty card and customer contact information with you.
Please conduct periodic inspections by Defi through a shop which sells Defi products or Defi’s official distributor
every five years. Inspection is available at an additional cost. In the case you purchase used products or used
vehicles with products of Defi, please have an inspection by Defi as well before using them.

■Label

① Install the Deﬁ Apps through App Store to your iOS device.

※Do not peel
the protective ﬁlm

Repair parts
Meter wire harness 25cm (10in)Speed & Tachometer Signal Wire harness 2m (6 3/5ft)
OBDII wire harness 20cm (8in)Adapter wire harness 80cm (2 3/5ft)
Cigar plug wire harness 1.5m (5ft)
Fuse 1ACR

2. Device Settings
76mm (3”)

Cigar plug wire harness 1.5m (5ft)

OBDII wire harness 20cm (8”)

ZD

Only one mobile device can be connected to the SMART ADAPTER W.

Indicator
blink every second
lightedblink every 2 seconds
oﬀ④Connector for the ADVANCE System Link
needed when receiving data from ADVANCE System.

In-vehicle
OBDII connector

Only one SMART ADAPTER W can beconnected. The adapter needs to beconnected to the end of the meter line.

Sensor Wires→Sensors

ADVANCE
Control Unit

Speciﬁcations, dimensions, and part names

In-vehicle Cigar socket

SMART ADAPTER W

Meter wire harness

DangerCondition
waiting for pairing
connected
waiting for connection to paired device
power oﬀ

■Warranty period

Switch unit

About Installation and Operation (for customer and installation personnel)①Connector for OBDII
It receives OBDII data with the Adapter harness.
②Connector for Cigar plugwith Cigar plug wire harness③Active indicator

This product is delivered with this operation manual and a warranty card. Please read terms and conditions in thismanual thoroughly and keep the warranty card in a safe place. Failure to show this warranty will void the warranty.

A. To ADVANCE System

Conﬁrmation

DF14502■Warranty card・Terms and conditions

1. Installation of SMART ADAPTER W

Fix the SMART ADAPTER W and its wires tightly where it does not interrupt driving by using the double
sided tape and tie-wraps. If you fail to ﬁx them properly, it may cause unexpected accidents.
Install the SMART ADAPTER W and wires away from wet places. If an electrical short circuit happens, it
may cause damage not only to the adapter but also to your vehicle.

② Turning the ignition oﬀ, and conﬁrm that the active indicator of the SMART ADAPTER W is turned oﬀ.
Check the installation state periodically.
In the case that your OBDII has a cover, it may not be completely closed by attaching this product to
the OBDII connector.
When this product is connected to the in-vehicle OBDII connector, the top of the OBDII wire does not
ﬁt to the OBDII body by 22mm.

The label stuck on the product is for tracing purposes. Do not peel it off.

■Repairing

When a repair is necessary, we will return the inspection result report through the store to you. After receiving a
repair service request, we’ll start the repair work. Ask the store how much it costs and how long it takes to repair.

■Discarding the products

Please dispose products in accordance with disposal laws, state laws and local government requirements. A recycle
label on the package indicates that the package is recyclable.

Terms and Conditions (for customer)
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY AND LIMITED PRODUCT LIABILITY
A. Limited Warranty
a. Our sole obligation to you after the sale of a product is to replace, without charge, the product or any
component thereof discovered to bee defective within a period of one (1) year from the purchasing
date (the "Warranty Period"). You accept sole responsibility for the proper assembly operation andregular maintenance of the product. This limited warranty is void if any product is damaged by
accident, misuse, improper installation, or abuse, including tampering or damage in transit. Further,
this limited warranty is void if you sell or otherwise transfer a product to a third party, regardless ofwhether the transfer takes place within the Warranty Period.
b. Out liability to you resulting from the sale of any product, including liability for any latent defects foundwithin the Warranty Period, shall not exceed the total purchase price paid for the product by you.
c. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OFANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING THE
CONDITION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF, ITS
MERCHANTABILITY OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND YOU ACCEPT IT,"AS IS," "WHERE IS."d. You also understand that we are not granting any express warranties, other than those stated herein.
These include only those warranties enumerated in paragraph A. a. There are no other express
warranties granted anywhere in these terms and conditions of sale, and you understand and agree tothis fact as part of the bargained for exchange of this sale. Nowhere else, except as stated in thisparagraph, in this contract is there intended, by either party, for there to be any express warranties
granted to you.
e. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES,INCLUDING SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER IN CONTRACTOR IN TORT ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY
PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT PART THEREOF OR ITS USE BY YOU, AND WE SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
f. The warranty on this product is void if the product is modified, changed, adjusted or damaged. This
product is to be used only in the ways for which it is designed and marketed for, any deviations fromthe intended uses will void the warranty and will excuse any possible liability of ours.
g. You accept sole responsibility for the proper assembly, operation and regular maintenance of the
product. This limited warranty is void if the product is damaged, changed, altered, or modified by
accident, misuse, improper installation , or abuse, including tampering or damage in transit or while inuse. YOU HAVE MADE AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE PURCHASEDCOMPONENTS AND HAVE RELIED SOLELY ON YOU OWN INVESTIGATION, BARGAINING AND
JUDGMENT IN REFERENCE THERETO. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE NOT RELYINGON OUR SKILL OR JUDGMENT TO SELECT OR FURNISH GOODS SUITABLE FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN PURCHASING OUR PRODUCTS, YOU HAVE NOT RELIED OR
ACTED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ON OUR PART NOT SPECIFICALLYSET FORTH HEREIN.
h. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state. Some states do not enforce contractual limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
B. Modification Strictly ProhibitedYou understand and agree that any modification whatsoever, of the product, is strictly prohibited. You
also agree not to modify the product in any manner regardless of whether such modification ismaterial or immaterial. You also acknowledge that any modification of the product will void yourlimited warranty and bar you from any recovery or any remedy in a court of law or equity. Modificationis strictly forbidden unless expressly authorized by our prior written approval. You agree not to makeany modifications to the product and agree not to use any parts, components, or accessories inconnection with the installation and use of the product that are not authorized and approved by us.
C. Indemnity and Releasea. You understand and agree that many factors beyond our control affect the operational safety of the
product, including but not to limited to the installation of the product according to the instructions
provided with the product.
b. You also understand and agree that the installation of the product may involve the use of tools,
equipment and construction methods which may present safety hazards which are beyond ourcontrol. You also understand and agree that the use of some of our products may create hazards andlower your ability to control your vehicle.
c. You agree, as part of the bargained for exchange, to protect, indemnify, save harmless and releaseus, our authorized agents, employees, officers, directors and shareholders from and against all
liabilities, obligations, claims, damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses, imposed
upon or incurred by or asserted against us or any assignees of ours, by you or any third party byreason of the occurrence or existence (or alleged occurrence or existence) of any use, installation,assembly, possession or operation of the product, any loss, damage or destruction of the product asof and after delivery(a "casualty occurrence"), and any other act or event relating to or caused by the
product, including but not limited to, consequential or of the terms and conditions hereof, or any andall liability for property loss or damage, or any and all damage resulting from death or personal
injuries, including loss of services which any person may sustain on account of, arising out of, or inconnection with any use, maintenance, possession or operation of the product. In the event that any
action, suit or proceeding is brought against us or any of our authorized agents, employees, officers,
directors or shareholders by reason of any such occurrence, you will, upon our request and at yourexpense, resist and defend such action, suit or proceeding or cause the same to be resisted anddefended by counsel designated and approved by us.
Deﬁ SMART ADAPTER W Manual■ Issue First edition: April, 2014 2nd edition: September, 2014
■ Manufacturer Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
■ Contact Information Deﬁ, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.

[Address] 190-1 Fujihashi 1-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2141 JAPAN[URL] http://www.deﬁ-shop.com/