Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE FD Operation Manual
DF17801

Thank you very much for purchasing our product. Before installing and using the product,
please read this manual thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation
personnel.
Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of thisproduct.

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1. Contents
2. Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】 ..................................................................5
2.1.

Before handling <for installation personnel> ...................................................7

2.2.

About installation and operation <for customer and installation personnel> ...... 11

3. Features <for customer> .................................................................................... 13
4. Specifications <for customer and installation personnel> ........................................ 15
4.1.

Display items ............................................................................................ 15

5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>.......................................... 16
6. Optional / repair parts <for customer and installation personnel> .......................... 17
7. Part names / dimensions<for customer and installation personnel> ...................... 18

8. How to install <for customer and installation personnel> ........................................ 21
8.1.

Confirmation of contents ............................................................................ 21

8.2.

Installation of ADVANCE Control unit and sensors .......................................... 21

8.3.

Wiring of speed and tachometer signal wire .................................................. 21

8.4.

Installation of FD and wiring of meter wire .................................................... 22

8.5.

Setting and checking of operations ............................................................... 25

9. How to operate <for customer> .......................................................................... 26
9.1.

System transition diagram .......................................................................... 26

9.2.

Names of switches and buttons ................................................................... 27

9.3.

System setup mode ................................................................................... 28

9.3.1.

Units setting [UNIT] ............................................................................. 30

9.3.2.

Speed pulses setting [SPEED PULSES] .................................................... 31

9.3.3.

Number of cylinders setting [ENGINE CYLINDERS] ................................... 33

9.3.4.

Tachometer response setting [TACHO RESPONSE] .................................... 34

9.3.5.

Dimmer setting [DIMMER] ..................................................................... 35

9.3.6.

Special display setting [SPECIAL MODE] .................................................. 36

9.3.7.

Warm-up setting [WARM UP MODE] ....................................................... 37

9.3.8.

Active display setting ............................................................................ 38

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Display setup mode.................................................................................... 40

9.4.1.

REV BAR scale range setting [REV BAR RANGE] ....................................... 42

9.4.2.

REV BAR maximum scale value setting [REV BAR MAX SCALE] .................. 43

9.4.3.

TURBO BAR maximum scale value setting [TURBO BAR MAX SCALE] .......... 44

9.4.4.

Sequential indicator lighting pattern setting [SEQ. IND. PATTERN].............. 45

9.4.5.

Sequential indicator lighting step setting [SEQ. IND. STEP] ........................ 46

9.4.6.

Sequential indicator lighting on/off setting [SEQ.IND.] .............................. 47

9.4.7.

Oil pressure warning limit setting [OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT] ................. 48

9.4.8.

Warning buzzer setting [DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER] .............................. 49

9.4.9.

Display number setting [DISPLAY NO.] ................................................... 50

9.4.10.

2D barcodes for manual pages [MANUAL] ............................................... 51

9.5.

Switching of display items and size .............................................................. 52

9.5.1.

Multi-display zone ................................................................................ 53

9.6.

Opening/Ending mode ................................................................................ 54

9.7.

Operation mode......................................................................................... 55

9.7.1.

Brightness adjustment .......................................................................... 55

9.7.2.

Real time mode .................................................................................... 57

9.7.3.

Real time peak mode ............................................................................ 63

9.7.4.

Real time peak reset mode .................................................................... 64

9.7.5.

Record mode ....................................................................................... 65

9.7.6.

Record peak mode................................................................................ 66

9.7.7.

Playback mode ..................................................................................... 67

9.7.8.

Playback peak mode ............................................................................. 69

9.8.

Warning setup mode .................................................................................. 71

9.8.1.

How to change the warning setting values ............................................... 72

9.8.2.

Setting of warning output ON/OFF .......................................................... 72

9.9.

Error display ............................................................................................. 74

9.10.

Sequential indicator ................................................................................... 75

10. Troubleshooting <for customer and installation personnel> ..................................... 76
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personnel> ............................................................................................................. 78
12. Terms and conditions.......................................................................................... 81

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Return to topThis product functions with Defi-Link ADVANCE Control Unit. This product alone
does not function. Please refer to Defi-Link ADVANCE Control Unit operation manual
as well.
Some functions differ when connected to the DF077 ADVANCE Control Unit andDF177 ADVANCE Control Unit. For details, refer to the manual of each control unit.

2. Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】
This product is an additional product for providing information to automobile users about
engine conditions and other important factors. When installing and operating this product,be sure to read the cautionary items of this operation manual as well as those given in theoperation manual for the vehicle in which this product will be installed. Please obtain a fullunderstanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. In the event that
this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to anotherperson, please be sure this operation manual and the warranty card accompany the
product.
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation isseparated into the 3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions
that must be followed for safe and proper 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 is mishandled.

Warning

Indicates a possibility of death or serious personal injury if the product ismishandled.

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)

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2.1. Before handling <for installation personnel>
DangerDo not install the product in wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electricalshort circuit.
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.
Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn the power off before installing
this product. Failure to do so could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during
installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior
to installation of this product. Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electricalshort circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such asseat belts and air bag systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls,
steering wheel and brake systems. Interference with normal operation of the vehicle canresult in an accident or fire.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections
are insulated. In areas where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring,
safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other shock absorbent material. Accidental
shorts can cause fires.
While wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure toconfirm that there is no disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result inshort-circuit, electrical shock, fire, or other hazards.
The ignition-switched +12V (IGN) line must be connected to the vehicle's ignitionswitched wire with a fuse of 30A or less. High-capacity fuse (more than 30A) will not
blowout even with an abnormal current flow and may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while
the condition exists could result in an accident, fire, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the tube fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power source wire ischanged. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated capacity may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly.
Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or damage.

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Warning
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy
the product but also will void the warranty.

Disassemble/modify
Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has beenswitched off. The engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can causeburns if touched.
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 air bags aremounted. This may cause more injuries in the event of accident.
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 ofvehicle such as air bags. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper
installation or operation could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause
serious danger by impeding driving.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the otherwiring of the vehicle. Incorrect wiring may destroy your ECU, ignition system and otherengine management devices. When tapping engine rev or speed signal from the ECU,
please make sure to follow the procedure as below:
1. Make sure that you have connected the power supply wire of the advance control unit.
2. Confirm that the DC Source LED of the advance control unit is lighted with ignition on.
3. Remove negative terminal connector from battery and tap engine rev or speed signal
from ECU.
Caution
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.
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Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or
fusion of wires.
Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directlyin front of heat vents.
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.

Do not install this product or gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard.
It doesn't meet vehicle safety standards.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result indamage to the productThis product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles
with 24V systems.

Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please
make sure they are correctly reattached.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could
cause the gauges to malfunction. Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal
frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
Please set it up so that the equipment, such as the wireless machines and cellular phonesthat emit electric waves, does not touch this product. It may result in incorrect operation.
Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the engine
compartment.
When installing the sensor, do not bend the wire near the sensor body.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edgesof parts.
Install sensors away from hot or wet places.

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Return to topWhen using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct
sun exposure.
Turn the power off and use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except
neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Confirmation
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks andaudio components having internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow theoperation manual of each component to reset data after installation of this product.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the
package along with the warranty to the customer.
Please confirm with the maintenance book that the car manufacturer issued when
installing and detaching genuine parts.
Before tapping wires, check the voltage of the existing wire. After tapping the wire, checkthe voltage of the tapped wire again to confirm whether you have tapped into the proper
place.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of thisproduct need to be kept as far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions ofcar navigation system or car television. Failure to do so may result in interference of
television display (VHF).
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses ofgenuine parts for your vehicle while installing.

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2.2. About installation and operation<for customer and installation personnel>
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty
but also damage or destroy the product.

Disassemble/modify
Do not operate while driving.
Discontinue use of this product if it doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke ora strange odor comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the store or
installation personnel as soon as possible.
Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire. Please havethis product installed by store professional or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by
the customer will void the warranty.
In the case any of the warning lamps of vehicle (check engine lamp, etc.) is lighted, stopthe vehicle and turn off the engine immediately. After turning off the engine, detach thisproduct from the OBDII connector. Continued use while in a faulty state could result inaccidents or malfunction.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for a shortperiod of time. Looking at the display for a long period of time could distract attention fromthe road and result in an accident.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow
those.
Caution
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.

On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of theuse or inability to use the product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of thepossibility of such damage.
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This product can be linked to the ADVANCE System NOT to the previous version of DefiLink System.
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive
according to the indication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product can be used only on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle
engine. This product cannot be used on diesel vehicles. Only in case in which vehicles arecompatible with the OBD specifications of this product, it can be used on diesel vehicles.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according touse conditions, etc.
Detach this product from the vehicle when not in use for a long time.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might
be color difference in the LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
In the case of idling stop vehicles, the power of the product is turned off and restarted insome cases by a drop in battery voltage when the engine is restarted while idling stopfunction is active. It is not malfunction.
The TFT color LCD will be dimmed to prevent damage from heat automatically whenheated. It is not malfunction. As the temperature is decreased, the brightness will be
increased.

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3. Features <for customer>
・The ADVANCE system (interactive communication) is implemented.
・By connecting this product to the ADVANCE system, the illumination of ADVANCE gauges
is controlled automatically.
・4 Display patterns can be set.

・Display items can be set optionally and maximum 6 items can be displayed all together on
one display.

・Warm-up mode is equipped to guard engine.
・Opening and ending modes can be selected from 2 variations.
・Self-diagnosis system detects a disconnection of wire, short circuit and communication
error, and indicates the error condition.
・Warning value can be set. The display is highlighted and buzzer sounds during warning.
(The buzzer can be set ON/OFF.)・Data obtained during driving (including peak value and warning value) can be stored up to
3 minutes and the data can be replayed after driving.
・When both fuel pressure sensor and turbo sensor installed, differential pressure can bedisplayed.
・Equipped with a shift-up sequential indicator with 8 LEDs.
・Equipped with a master warning function that outputs warnings for all the input signals.
(ON/OFF can be set.)
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・Odometer and trip meter functions are equipped.
・Oil, water, and exhaust temperatures can be displayed from 0℃ (32°F).
・Graphic animation plays during idling. (Special mode)

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4. Specifications <for customer and installation personnel>
Power supply voltage
Current consumption of ADVANCE
Control unit

10V ～ 16V DC(For 12V vehicle）+B line2A（IGN ON）
1mA（IGN OFF）

ILM line

5mA(Maximum value obtained when connecting 7 gauges and displays)
Operation temperature range-20 ～ +60℃ , -4 ～ +140°F（Under 80％ relative humidity）

Storage temperature range-30 ～ +80℃ , -22 ～ +176°F（Under 80％ relative humidity）

Applicable speed pulse

2/4/8/16pulse (mainly for Japanese vehicles)
Pulse free setting: 1,274 ～ 16,562pulse/km,
2,051 ～ 26,665pulse/mile（corresponds to 2 ～ 26pulse)

Applicable number of cylinders

1･2･3･4･5･6･8（4cycle）

Dimensions

Refer to part names and dimensions section.

4.1. Display items
Display item

Display range

FormatSpeed

0 ～ 399km/h（0 ～ 239MPH)

numeral

Tachometer0 ～ 11,000rpm

numeral/bar

OP1

Turbo/Boost/
Intake manifold press.

-100 ～ 300kPa (-29.5inHg ～ 45.0PSI)

numeral/bar

OP2

Oil Press.

0 ～ 1,000kPa（0 ～ 145PSI)

numeralOP3

Fuel Press.

0 ～ 600kPa（0 ～ 87PSI)

numeralOP4

Oil Temp.

0 ～ 150℃（32 ～ 302°F)

numeralOP5

Water Temp.

0 ～ 150℃（32 ～ 302°F)

numeralOP6

Exhaust temp.

0 ～ 1,100℃（32 ～ 2,012°F)

numeralDifferential press.

0 ～ 1,000kPa（0 ～ 145PSI)

numeralVolt

10 ～ 16V

numeralOdo

0 ～ 999,999km (0 ～ 999,999mile)

numeralTrip

0.0 ～ 9999.9km (0.0 ～ 9999.9mile)

numeral

Idling00:00 ～ 59:59

numeralOP means optional parts. To display OP1 through OP6, optional sensor sets need to bepurchased separately. If ADVANCE gauges (sensors) are already installed, the sensor set is notnecessary additionally. (e.g. Oil pressure sensor and the ADVANCE oil pressure sensor wire are
already installed, oil pressure can be displayed without purchasing OP2 sensor set.)
A turbo sensor for 300kPa (45PSI) is required to correctly display the boost pressure over
200kPa (29PSI).
Turbo and fuel pressure sensor inputs are required to display the differential pressure.
The odometer accumulates up to the upper limit of the display range, but at that point thedisplay is locked and the addition stops.

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5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>

Start Guide and a warranty card are included with the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.
ADVANCE Control Unit is required for the operation of this product. Please prepare separately.

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6. Optional / repair parts<for customer and installation personnel>
Optional part name

Part No.

OP1

AD Turbo sensor set

PDF07806SS

OP2

AD Oil press sensor set

PDF08106SS

OP3

AD Fuel press sensor set

PDF08205SS

OP4

AD Oil temp sensor set

PDF08305SS

OP5

AD Water temp sensor set

PDF08405SS

OP6

AD Ext. Temp sensor set

PDF08505SS

ADVANCE Indicator

DF09601

Repair part name

Part No.

FD switch bracket

PDF17801G

Switch for FD & TachometerPDF17803G

AD Speed & Tachometer signal wire (2m, 6 3/5ft)

PDF09705H

AD Meter wire (1m, 3 1/3ft)

PDF07709H

AD Installation parts for gauge and display

PDF07809G

Brace set

PDF09702G

Turbo/Boost sensor (Max 200kPa/29PSI)PDF06503S

Turbo/Boost sensor (Max 300kPa/45PSI)PDF14604S

Pressure sensor (for oil press. and fuel press.)

PDF00703S

Temperature sensor (for oil temp. and water temp.)

PDF00903S

Exhaust temp. sensor

PDF01103S

Fitting for Exhaust temp. sensor

PDF01105G

Turbo/Boost sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft)

PDF06505H

AD Oil press. Sensor wire (3m, 10ft)

PDF08105H

Fuel press. Sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft)

PDF06603H

Oil temp. sensor wire (3m, 10ft)

PDF05602H

Water temp. sensor wire (3m, 10ft)

PDF05603H

Exhaust temp. Sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft)

PDF06803H

AD: For ADVANCE System only
Please check our website for the latest information.

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7. Part names / dimensions<for customer and installation personnel>

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The master warning lights up at the time of warning, as does the ADVANCE indicator.
ADVANCE indicator is sold separately.
⇒8 How to install <for customer and installation personnel>⇒9.8 Warning setup mode

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■ADVANCE System diagram

The meter wire can be connected to either of the two connectors of METER OUTPUT.
Up to 7 gauges and displays in all can be connected to one control unit. If 7 gauges areconnected to one line, none can be connected to the other line. If three gauges areconnected to one line, up to 4 gauges can be connected to the other line.
More than one gauge of the same variety cannot be connected in one ADVANCE System.
(e.g. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.) However, several displays including
FDs can be connected.

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8. How to install <for customer and installation personnel>
8.1. Confirmation of contents
Check the contents of the package.
⇒5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>

8.2. Installation of ADVANCE Control unit and sensors
Install ADVANCE Control unit, sensors, and sensor wires by referring to the manuals.
⇒ Refer to manuals for ADVANCE Control Unit, gauges, and sensor sets

8.3. Wiring of speed and tachometer signal wire
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Connect the green wire (SP) to SP signal of ECU.
3. Connect the blue wire (TA) to TA signal of ECU.
If the tachometer signal wire of ADVANCE series is already wired, connect only the green
wire. In the case, do not use the speed and tachometer signal wire included in this product.
⇒ Refer to how to solder and how to use the solderless connectors.
4. Connect the speed and tachometer signal wire to ADVANCE Control Unit. (In case thewire is already connected, skip this step.)
5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
6. Set the speed pulse, number of cylinders, and tachometer response after all the
installation and wiring are done by referring operation section.
⇒9 How to operate <for customer>
Caution for wiring of speed and tachometer signal wires
If there is an unconnected wire, be sure to insulate it.

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8.4. Installation of FD and wiring of meter wire
1. Check the bolt holder and hexagon head bolt are inserted into the slit of the brace inadvance and the knob is already set.
2. Insert convex part of the mounting bracket over the legs of the brace. Attach themounting bracket to the brace with the bolt, nut and washer included in the kit

3. Cut the buffer into 28×8.5mm (2 pieces) and attach them to the backside of the FD.

4. Attach the switch to the FD.
4-1. Insert the switch bracket into the FD and the switch.

The side with the triangular (▷) hole comes to the FD body side.
The switch can be attached to either the left or right side of the FD body.
When inserting the switch stay into the FD body, insert it so that the FD body and thestay are horizontal.

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4-2. Connect the connector of the switch wire to the FD.

Plug the black connector of the switch wire into the black connector of the FD.
Do not plug the black connector into the white connector for meter wire.
4-3. Wrap the switch wire around the groove on the back of the FD as needed.

Wrapping example

Mounting brace slot
Must be a single layer

The harness should be wired with slack. Pulling too hard may break the wire.
When storing the wire in the groove for the switch wire on the back of the FD, wrap thewire around the mounting brace slot in a single layer. Double wrapping may cause unstablefixing of the mounting brace or generate noise may affect the FD itself and vehicle
functions.
5. Connect the meter wire to the FD.

Plug the white connector of the meter wire into the white connector of the FD.
Do not plug the white connector into the black connector for the switch wire.

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6. Insert the bolt holder of brace into the groove of the FD and then fasten the knob. If it is
too tight to insert, unfasten the knob once.

7. Adjust the angle and location to attach. The mounting bracket is bendable to fit on theplace to attach.
8. Attach double sided tape on the backside of the mounting bracket (4 places). Fix the FDon the place where you intend to attach it.

9. Confirm the knob and bolts are fastened firmly and the FD is fixed firmly.
10. Carry out the final confirmation according to the manual of ADVANCE Control unit.
⇒Refer to manual of ADVANCE Control unit.
Confirmation
Use appropriate dashboard cleaning liquids (commercially available) to clean the area
where the double sided tape will be attached.
If the adherence of double sided tape is not enough, use commercial tapping screws(4mm)
We recommend embedding the FD body into the instrument panel of the vehicle for
sports driving. If you embed the FD body, use the pattern paper which can be
downloaded from the manual page of our website.

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8.5. Setting and checking of operations
Both the switch unit of ADVANCE Control Unit and the buttons on the FD are used to set up
and operate.
1. Turn the ignition ON. Confirm DC SOURCE LED of ADVANCE Control unit lights up.
⇒Refer to manual of ADVANCE Control unit.
2. Confirm the opening mode is performed (and then the real time mode is displayed).
⇒9.6 Opening/Ending mode
3. Confirm short-circuit (SHORT) or disconnected (OPEN) errors are not displayed.
⇒9.9 Error display
If an error is displayed→Turn the ignition off immediately, and then confirm the wiring of the sensor and thesensor wire.
4. Set up the speed pulse, number of cylinders, and tachometer response in the systemsetup mode.
⇒9.3 System setup mode
5. Set up the items displayed and warning values.
⇒9.4 Display setup mode
⇒9.8 Warning setup mode
6. Confirm the FD functions properly.
Warning
Set up while the vehicle is stopped.

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9. How to operate <for customer>
9.1. System transition diagram
ADVANCE FD is composed as following diagram:Opening mode

Ending mode

IGN ONIGN OFF
Real time mode（Gauge1/Gauge2/Gauge3/Gauge4）

ADVANCE Control Unit Operation

ADVANCE FD Operation

System setup mode

Display setup mode

Units

REV BAR Range

Speed pulses

REV BAR Max scale

Number of Cylinders

TURBO BAR Mac scale

Tachometer response

Sequential indicator lighting patten

DimmerSequential indicator lighting step

Special mode

Sequential indicator ON/OFF

Warm-up

Oil press. Warning limit

Display item change

Warning buzzer

Display zone size

Display number

Brightness adjustment

Real time mode

Real time peak mode

Gauge 1Gauge 2Gauge 3Gauge 4

Real time peak reset mode

Record mode
Record peak mode

Mode change

Playback mode

Trip reset

Pause

Display function, etc.

Fast-forward

WarningRewindDifferntial press.

Playback peak mode

Warm-up

Warning setup mode

Special mode

Warning output ON/OFF FD Op.

Error display

When linked to DF177 ADVANCE Control Unit, recording and playback functions are notavailable.

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9.2. Names of switches and buttons
In this manual, the switches and buttons to be operated are described as follows:
ADVANCE FD operation …

FD OPRADVANCE Control Unit operation …

CU OPR

Caution
Do not press the switch with excessive force. Doing so may deform the bracket or
destroy the case.

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9.3. System setup mode
Set the speed pulse, number of cylinders, tachometer response, and so on. If ADVANCE
tachometer has been installed and number of cylinders and tachometer response are
already set, the settings are applied to the FD too.
CautionMake sure all the setting is done correctly. The product doesn’t operate properly.
Set up while the vehicle is stopped.
Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Unit setting

UNIT

kPa・km/h・℃ / PSI・MPH・℉

kPa・km/h・℃

Spped pulses setting

SPEED PULSES

2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / FREE

4

Number of cylinders setting

ENGINE CYLINDERS

1/2/3/4/5/6/8

4

Tachometer response setting

TACHO RESPONSE

1:HIGH / 2:MID / 3:LOW

1：HIGH

Dimmer setting

DIMMER

AUTO / MANUALMANUALSpecial display setting

SPECIAL MODE

ON / OFFOFF

Warm-up setting

WARM UP MODE

WATER TEMP / OIL TEMP / OFFOFF[CLOCK] appears at the end of the menu, but the FD does not have a clock function andcannot be set.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】.
2. Press and hold the 【LEFT Button】 to enter the setup mode, and the [SYSTEM SETUP]
menu will be displayed on the FD. The unit setting is highlighted first. The inside of theselection frame is light blue until you decide to select one of the items.

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3. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move to the setting item, and press
the 【LEFT button】 at the item you want to set. The light blue color inside the selection
frame will disappear and the setting can be changed.

4. Change the setting with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, and press 【LEFT button】
to confirm the change. The inside of the selection frame turns light blue.
5. After completing all the settings, return the slide switch to 【UPPER】 or 【MIDDLE】.

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9.3.1.

Units setting [UNIT]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Units setting

UNIT

kPa・km/h・℃ / PSI・MPH・℉

kPa・km/h・℃

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [UNIT] and press【LEFT button】.
Select either [kPa・km/h・℃] or [PSI・MPH・°F] with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】,
and press 【LEFT button】 to confirm.

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9.3.2.

Speed pulses setting [SPEED PULSES]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Spped pulses setting

SPEED PULSES

2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / FREE

4

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [SPEED PULSES]
and press 【LEFT button】.
Select an appropriate speed pulse with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, and press【LEFT button】 to confirm.

■About the number of speed pulses
The number of speed pulses varies depending on the car model. Choose an appropriate
speed pulse to your vehicle. If none of the numbers match the genuine gauge, use the
FREE setting.

■Pulse free setting
1. For cars with speed pulses other than 2, 4, 8, and 16 pulses, select [FREE] and press the【LEFT button】.
2. If you do not change the pulse setting in PULSE FREE, select [CURRENT VALUE] with the【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, and press the【LEFT button】.
To change the pulse setting, select [NEW VALUE] with the 【MIDDLE button】 or the 【RIGHT
button】, and press the 【LEFT button】.

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3. After [NEW VALUE] is selected, press 【LEFT button】 while the vehicle speed of thegenuine gauge is 60km/h or 40MPH to complete the speed pulse setting.

4. If the speed pulse is within the setting range, a buzzer sounds and [COMPLETED] isdisplayed. Press the 【LEFT button】 to confirm. If the speed pulse is out of the set range,[INCOMPLETED] will be displayed. Press the 【LEFT button】 to return to the setup screen.

Ask fellow passengers to set up. Do not set up at the wheel.
It may be unable to be adapted for some models of vehicles.

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9.3.3.

Number of cylinders setting [ENGINE CYLINDERS]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Number of cylinders setting

ENGINE CYLINDERS

1/2/3/4/5/6/8

4

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [ENGINECYLINDERS] and press 【LEFT button】.
Select an appropriate number of cylinders with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, andpress 【LEFT button】 to confirm.

When setting the number of cylinders for a rotary engine, set it to 4 cylinders for 2 rotors
and to 6 cylinders for 3 rotors.

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9.3.4.

Tachometer response setting [TACHO RESPONSE]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Tachometer response setting

TACHO RESPONSE

1:HIGH / 2:MID / 3:LOW

1：HIGH

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [TACHORESPONSE] and press 【LEFT button】.
Select an appropriate tachometer response level with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】,
and press 【LEFT button】 to confirm.

Check the actual response and select your preferred level.

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9.3.5.

Dimmer setting [DIMMER]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Dimmer setting

DIMMER

AUTO / MANUALMANUALSet whether to perform dimming automatically or manually.
Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [DIMMER] andpress 【LEFT button】.
Select [AUTO] or [MANUAL] with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, and press 【LEFT
button】 to confirm.

If [AUTO] is selected, the brightness of display is adjusted automatically depending on theoutside light. AUTO level can be selected from 4 levels (3 automatic levels and constantmaximum brightness level) by pressing the button in the real time mode or record mode. It
is easy to realize the difference between 3 levels in a dark place.
If [MANUAL] is selected, the brightness of display is fixed. MANUAL level can be selectedfrom 5 levels (one more constant maximum brightness level in nighttime) by pressing
button in the real time mode or record mode.
⇒9.7.1 Brightness adjustment

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9.3.6.

Special display setting [SPECIAL MODE]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Special display setting

SPECIAL MODE

ON / OFFOFF

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [SPECIAL MODE]
and press 【LEFT button】.
Select [ON] or [OFF] with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】, and press 【LEFT button】
to confirm.

If [ON] is selected, the special mode is displayed after the speed signal keeps 0km/h(0MPH) for more than 10 seconds.
⇒9.7.2.5 Special mode

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9.3.7.

Warm-up setting [WARM UP MODE]

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Warm-up setting

WARM UP MODE

WATER TEMP / OIL TEMP / OFFOFF

Use 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to move the selection frame to [WARM UP
MODE] and press 【LEFT button】.
Select [WATER TEMP] or [OIL TEMP], or [OFF] with 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】,
and press 【LEFT button】 to confirm.
If [WATER TEMP] or [OIL TEMP] is selected, set the temperature which warming-up is done
by pressing 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】. The setting value changes quickly bypressing and holding 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】.

Then press button to set.
⇒9.7.2.4 Warm-up display

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9.3.8.

Active display setting■The role of the active display
The display is equipped with a dimmer sensor.
When multiple displays are connected, there will be multiple dimmer sensors in a single
ADVANCE System, so it is necessary to decide which dimmer sensor should be used as therepresentative.
When the dimmer setting is set to [AUTO], the dimmer sensor of the display configured as
the active display among the multiple displays will be used to sense the ambient brightness
and control the display brightness according to the respective functions of the ADVANCE
System.
To set up an active display, a different display No. must be assigned to each display.
Linking multiple displays with the same display No. will not work properly.
⇒9.4.9 Display number setting [DISPLAY NO.]

■How to check and change the active display
CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】.
2. Press the 【RIGHT button】 to display [ACTIVE] in the FD multi-display zone. Each time
you press the 【RIGHT button】, the active display switches.

※If only one display is connected, [ACTIVE] will not be displayed.
⇒9.5.1 Multi-display zone

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During the system setup, [SYSTEM SETUP] menu appears only on the active display.

No menu is displayed on screens other than the active display.

Only the following items in the system setup can be set for each FD.
・9.3.1Units setting [UNIT]・9.3.6Special display setting [SPECIAL MODE]
・9.3.7Warm-up setting [WARM UP MODE]
To change these settings for each FD when multiple FDs are connected, switch the FD you
want to change the settings to the active display.
All the display setup menus in next section can be set for each FD.

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9.4. Display setup modeThis mode is for setting the FD display. If multiple FDs are installed, it is necessary to set
for each FD.
CautionSet up while the vehicle is stopped.

If the special mode is displayed, press the 【F1 button】 or 【F2 button】 once to exit themode, and then make the setting.
Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

REV BAR scale range setting

REV BAR RANGE

3000 / 4000

3000RPMREV BAR MAX SCALE

3000～11000

8000RPM

TURBO BAR MAX SCALE

300 / 200 / 120 / 20

200kPaTURBO BAR MAX SCALE

45 / 30 / 15 / 3

30PSI

SEQ. IND. PATTERNSINGLE / DUALSINGLE

SEQ. IND. STEP

100 / 200 / 250 / 500

200RPM

SEQ. IND.

ON / OFFON

Oil pressure warning limit setting

OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT

0～11000

3000RPM

Warning buzzer setting

DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER

OFF / ONOFF

Display number setting

DISPLAY NO.

0～7

No.6

MANUAL2D Barcodes for Manual page――

REV BAR maximum scale value
setting
TURBO BAR maximum scalevalue setting(When the unit kPa is set)
TURBO BAR maximum scalevalue setting(When the unit PSI is set)
Sequential indicator lighting
pattern setting
Sequential indicator lighting stepsetting
Sequential indicator lighting
ON/OFF setting

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FD OPR
1. In the real time mode, press the 【F1 button】 and 【F2 button】 at the same time to enter
the display setup mode, and the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu will be displayed on the FD. The
rev bar range setting is highlighted first.

2. Press the 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to the item you want to set, andpress the 【F1 button】 to change the setting.
3. After all settings are completed, press the 【F1 button】 and 【F2 button】 at the sametime to return to the real time mode.

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9.4.1.

REV BAR scale range setting [REV BAR RANGE]The scale range of the rev bar (the difference between maximum and minimum scalevalues) can be set.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

REV BAR scale range setting

REV BAR RANGE

3000 / 4000

3000RPMUse 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [REV BAR RANGE].
Select [3000RPM] or [4000RPM] with 【F1 button】.

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9.4.2.

REV BAR maximum scale value setting [REV BAR MAX SCALE]

The maximum scale value of the rev bar can be set.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

REV BAR maximum scale value
setting

REV BAR MAX SCALE

3000～11000

8000RPMUse 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [REV BAR MAX SCALE].
Press the 【F1 button】 to set the maximum scale value.

Each press of the 【F1 button】

increases the set value by 500 RPM.
When the setting of REV BAR RANGE is 3000RPM, the lower limit of REV BAR MAX SCALE is[3000RPM]. When the setting of REV BAR RANGE is [4000RPM], the lower limit of REV BAR
MAX SCALE is 4000RPM.
<Setting examples>
REV BAR RANGE: 3000RPM

REV BAR RANG E: 4000RPM

REV BAR MAX SCALE: 8000RPM

REV BAR MAX SCALE: 8000RPM

Display range : 5000RPM ～ 8000RPM

Display range : 4000RPM ～ 8000RPM

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9.4.3.

TURBO BAR maximum scale value setting [TURBO BAR MAX
SCALE]The maximum scale value of the turbo/manifold pressure bar can be set.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

TURBO BAR maximum scalevalue setting(When the unit kPa is set)

TURBO BAR MAX SCALE

300 / 200 / 120 / 20

200kPaTURBO BAR maximum scalevalue setting(When the unit PSI is set)

TURBO BAR MAX SCALE

45 / 30 / 15 / 3

30PSI

Use 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [TURBO BAR MAX SCALE]。
Press the 【F1 button】 to select the TURBO BAR maximum pressure value.
The [300] must be used in combination with the turbo sensor dedicated for 300 kPa. If it
is used in combination with other turbo sensors, the correct value will not be displayed.
300kPa200kPa120kPa20kPa

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9.4.4.

Sequential indicator lighting pattern setting [SEQ. IND. PATTERN]

The sequential indicator lighting pattern can be selected from two types.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Sequential indicator lighting
pattern setting

SEQ. IND. PATTERNSINGLE / DUALSINGLEUse 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [SEQ. IND. PATTERN].
Select [SINGLE] or [DUAL] with 【F1 button】.
⇒9.10 Sequential indicator

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9.4.5.

Sequential indicator lighting step setting [SEQ. IND. STEP]

Sequential indicator lighting step can be set.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Sequential indicator lighting stepsetting

SEQ. IND. STEP

100 / 200 / 250 / 500

200RPM

Use 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [SEQ. IND. STEP].
Press the 【F1 button】 to select the sequential indicator lighting step.
⇒9.10 Sequential indicator

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9.4.6.

Sequential indicator lighting on/off setting [SEQ.IND.]

Sequential indicator lighting can be set to ON or OFF.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Sequential indicator lighting
ON/OFF setting

SEQ. IND.

ON / OFFON

Use 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [SEQ. IND.].
Select [ON] or [OFF] with 【F1 button】.
⇒9.10 Sequential indicator

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9.4.7.

Oil pressure warning limit setting [OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT]

While the engine speed drops below the set value, the oil pressure warning function will be
stopped. It will be reflected only to the changed FD.

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Oil pressure warning limit setting

OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT

0～11000

3000RPMUse 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT].
Press the 【F1 button】 to set the oil pressure warning limit value. Each press of the 【F1button】 increases the set value by 500 RPM.

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9.4.8.

Warning buzzer setting [DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER]

The warning buzzer can be turned on or off.
In the playback mode, the buzzer will not sound even if the warning buzzer setting is on.
(Warning will be displayed.)

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Warning buzzer setting

DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER

OFF / ONOFF

Use 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER].
Select [ON] or [OFF] with 【F1 button】.
The buzzer setting of FD is not interlocked with that of ADVANCE Control unit. Refer tothe manual of ADVANCE Control unit. The following settings are recommended:
ADVANCE Control unit buzzer … OFF
FD buzzer … ON
Warning buzzer can be turned on and off, but the bleep of operation cannot be turned off.

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9.4.9.

Display number setting [DISPLAY NO.]

Display products, including FDs, have a display number setting, and if multiple displays areto be installed, a different display number must be assigned to each. By default, thenumbers are assigned as follow:
Display products that can be connected to the ADVANCE System and default display No.
ADVANCE FD: No. 6
ADVANCE ZD (discontinued): No. 1
Defi Sports Display F: No. 7

Setting items

On the screen

Setting options

Default

Display number setting

DISPLAY NO.

0～7

No.6

Use 【F2 button】 to move the selection frame to [DISPLAY No.].
Press the 【F1 button】 to set the display number.
If the display number is changed, turn the ignition key off and on again.
When removing a display from another vehicle and adding it to a vehicle alreadyequipped with another display, or when installing multiple new FDs at the same time,change the display number so that each display does not have the same display number. If
only one display is installed, it is not necessary to change the default number. If multiple
displays with the same display number are linked in one ADVANCE System, they will not
operate properly.
The numbers do not have to be consecutive, and there is no rule for the order of thenumbers.
⇒9.3.8 Active display setting

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9.4.10. 2D barcodes for manual pages [MANUAL]
2D barcodes with a link to the manual data on the Defi Web site will be displayed.

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9.5. Switching of display items and size
There are 4 display modes (Gauge 1 through 4) in FD. The sizes and positions of display
items can be changed in each display mode. The default display mode is Gauge 1 after the
opening mode is performed.

Gauge１⇒4.1 Display items⇒9.7.2 Real time mode
⇒9.7.2.1 Gauge mode
Display is divided into 6 zones (Zone A), and the size of each zone can be changed asfollowing figure (Zone B and C):
Zone A1

Zone A2

Zone B1

Zone A3

Zone A4

Zone B2

Zone A5

Zone A6

Zone A5

Zone A6

Zone C1

Zone C2

Zone A5

Zone A6■Displayable items
Zone A：Basic style
Speed / RPM (digital) / Turbo and intake manifold pressure (digital) / Oil pressure / Fuelpressure / Oil temperature / Water temperature / Exhaust temperature / Voltage /Odometer / Trip meter / No display
Zone B：Expanded style and bars
Speed / RPM (digital) / RPM (bar) / Turbo and intake manifold pressure (digital) / Turbo andintake manifold pressure (bar) / Oil pressure / Fuel pressure / Oil temperature / Water
temperature / Exhaust temperature / Voltage / Odometer / Trip meter / No display
Zone C：Graph style
Oil temperature / Water temperature / No display(Graph showing –15 to +5℃ (°F) of warning value & basic display & warning set value)
In zone A and B, turbo and intake manifold pressure are displayed as TURBO when 300,
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200, or 120kPa is selected and as IN-MF. P. when 20kPa is selected in the TURBO BAR
maximum scale value setting in the display setup.
CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】.
2. By pressing 【MIDDLE button】 and 【RIGHT button】 simultaneously, the selection frame
will be displayed in Zone 1 (A1 or B1 or C1).
3. Select the zone to change with 【MIDDLE button】.
4. Press 【RIGHT button】 to switch between zones A, B and C.
Zone A1 ⇔ B1 ⇔ C1 (⇔ repeat)
Zone A3 ⇔ B2
Zone A2 ⇔ C2
⇒9.7.2.1 Gauge mode
5. After pressing 【LEFT button】 to confirm the size, the light blue color inside of theselection frame will disappear, and you can select the items to be displayed.
6. Press 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 to change the display item, and press 【LEFT
button】 to confirm the change.
7. After all settings are completed, move the slide switch to 【UPPER】 or 【MIDDLE】.

9.5.1.

Multi-display zone

Zone A5 is a multi-display zone. The display will automatically switch when the dimming
level is changed or when a warning occurs, and so on. Do not use the position for items
that you want to be always displayed.

Multi-display zone

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9.6. Opening/Ending mode
When the ignition is turned on, the FD performs the opening mode. When the ignition isturned off, the FD performs the ending mode. And then the power supplies to the Control
Unit and FD are shut off.

Depending on vehicles, the ignition is not turned off immediately after the key is turned
off. In the case, the ending mode doesn’t start until the ignition is turned off.

■Change of Opening/Ending mode
The opening and ending modes can be selected from A and B types by sliding the dip
switch 2 on the ADVANCE Control Unit. If gauges are connected the ADVANCE System, theopening/ending modes for gauges are also changed.
Both types consist of digital displays and lighting of sequential indicators. Try both types!

Change the mode when the ignition is off.

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9.7. Operation mode
Warning
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the display only for a shortperiod of time. Looking at the display for a long period of time could distract attention fromthe road and result in an accident.
Do not operate while driving.
When linked to DF177 ADVANCE Control Unit, recording and playback functions are notavailable.

9.7.1.

Brightness adjustment

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)

The brightness can be adjusted by pressing 【RIGHT button】 button in real time mode.
[AUTO] or [MANUAL] can be selected in the dimmer setting in the system setup mode.
⇒9.3.5 Dimmer setting [DIMMER]
AUTO：3 automatic levels and constant maximum brightness level (AUTO is not interlockedwith vehicle dimmer switch on/off.)
MANUAL：5 constant levels each in daytime and nighttime being interlocked with vehicle
dimmer switch (and one more constant maximum brightness level in nighttime)
Defaults are as follows:
MANUAL … ILM. LEVEL5
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The illumination of all the connected gauges is controlled automatically by connecting FD
and ADVANCE gauges in one ADVANCE System and by using the [AUTO] as follows:

FD Display
FD sequential
indicator
FD switch
illumination
Switch illuminationof control unit
ADVANCE CR/RS
illumination
ADVANCE BF/A1
illumination

AUTO

MANUAL

controlled automaticallyinterlocked with vehicle dimmer(5 levels each in day & nighttime)changed automatically(one level eachin day & nighttime)changed automatically(light up/light off)changed automatically(light up/light off)changed automatically(light up/light off)
controlled automaticallyinterlocked with vehicle dimmer(one level each in day & nighttime)interlocked with vehicle dimmer(light up/light off)interlocked with vehicle dimmer(light up/light off)interlocked with vehicle dimmer(light up/light off)interlocked with vehicle dimmer(5 levels each in day & nighttime)

The illumination level is displayed for 0.5 second in multi-display zone (Zone A5) when thebrightness is adjusted.

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9.7.2.

Real time mode

After the opening mode is done, the display switches to the real time mode. During realtime mode, vehicle information is displayed in real time.

9.7.2.1.

Gauge mode

The real time mode has four different gauge modes (layouts), 1 through 4. Display items
can be changed in all zones.
■Change the gauge mode
FD OPR
The gauge modes can be changed each time 【F1 button】 is pressed.
Gauge1Gauge 2Gauge 3Gauge 4

If the sensor of the displayed item is not connected, "x" is displayed in the zone.
⇒9.5 Switching of display items and size

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FD OPR
Trip meter can be reset by pressing and holding 【F2 button】 while the trip meter isdisplayed.
The odometer cannot be reset.
The vehicle speed, odometer, and trip meter are for reference only. If there is an error in
the vehicle speed setting, the error not only in vehicle speed but also in odometer and trip
meter will accumulate.

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9.7.2.2.

Warning display

While the value exceeds the set warning value, the corresponding item in the digital display
turns to a red background.
The oil pressure and fuel pressure display will turn to a red background when the warning
value is less than the set warning value.
At the time, a warning buzzer will sound if the warning buzzer setting is ON.
RPM (digital), RPM (bar), and turbo/intake manifold pressure (bar) will not display a red
background even if the warning value is exceeded. Also, there is no warning function forvehicle speed or voltage.
Warning buzzers are located on each of the control unit and FD, and can be turned on and
off individually.
When the warning output of the FD is on, the master warning LEDs are lighted, and when
the optional advance indicator is connected to the FD, the advance indicator is lighted.

⇒9.4.8 Warning buzzer setting [DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER]⇒9.8 Warning setup mode

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9.7.2.3.

Differential pressure display

If both of the turbo sensor and the fuel sensor are installed, the differential pressure value
between fuel pressure and intake manifold pressure can be displayed in the fuel pressurezone. Differential pressure cannot be displayed in the peak mode. The differential pressure
indicator (blue) is lighted up during display of differential pressure

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】.
2. Press 【MIDDLE button】 and 【RIGHT button】 at the same time to display the differential
pressure. To exit the differential pressure display, press 【MIDDLE button】 and 【RIGHT
button】 at the same time again.

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9.7.2.4.

Warm-up display

If the warm-up mode is set to water temperature or oil temperature in the system setup
and the actual temperature is lower than the set temperature, warm-up is displayed.
Under the warm-up condition, the background of the warm-up item (water temperature or
oil temperature) turns blue. (When Zone C is displayed, the background of the warm-up set
temperature area turns blue.)
When the actual temperature reaches or exceeds the set temperature, the warm-up display
is terminated.
During warm-up display, special display is not played even if the special display is set toon.

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9.7.2.5.

Special mode

If the special display is set to [ON] in the system setup mode and the vehicle speed of 0km/h (0 MPH) continues for more than 10 seconds, the special mode will be shown. During
the special mode, the odometer, trip meter, and idling time are displayed.
Idling time is not counted while the engine is stopped.
In the following cases, the special mode is terminated and the display returns to the gauge
mode.
・When a speed pulse is input
・When 【F1 button】 or 【F2 button】 is pressed
・When the mode is changed by unit operation
Special mode will not be shown in the following cases, even if the special display is set to[ON].
・During warm-up
・When a warning occurs
・When any of the sensors is open or short-circuited
If 【F1 button】 or 【F2 button】 is pressed during the special mode, or if the mode ischanged by unit operation, the special mode display will be terminated.
If there is no vehicle speed input, the idling time will continue to be counted, and after 10
seconds, the accumulated time will be displayed when the special mode is displayed.

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9.7.3.

Real time peak modeThis mode displays the maximum value of during driving and idling in real time mode. As
for oil pressure and fuel pressure, the maximum and minimum values are displayed inorder. By resetting, the peak values from that point are displayed. Even when differential
pressure is displayed, the peak value of fuel pressure is displayed on the fuel pressure zone.
While in the peak mode, [PEAK] is displayed in the multi-display zone. At that time, if thetachometer is above the warning set point, the sequential indicator will blink.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)■If neither oil pressure sensor nor fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】.
2. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 to shift to the real time peak mode.
3. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to the real time mode.
■If either oil pressure sensor or fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】.
2. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 to shift to the real time peak mode (high peak) and the
maximum values are displayed.
3. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 while the high peak to shift to the real peak mode (lowpeak). The minimum values are displayed for oil pressure and fuel pressure, and the
maximum values for all others.
4. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to the real time mode.

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9.7.4.

Real time peak reset modeThis mode resets the maximum value (maximum and minimum values for oil pressure andfuel pressure) of during driving and idling up to that point. During the peak reset mode,[RESET] is displayed in the multi-display zone for 1 second.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】.
2. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 to shift to the real time peak mode.
3. Press the 【RIGHT button】 during the real time peak mode to reset the peak values.
After resetting, the display returns to the real time mode. Both the maximum and minimum
values are reset at the same time when either low peak or high peak is displayed.

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9.7.5.

Record modeThis mode records the driving data for up to 3 minutes. During the record mode, [●REC] isdisplayed in the multi-display zone.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to enter the record mode and start recording.
3. Pressing the 【LEFT button】 again terminates recording and returns to the real timemode. It also returns to the real time mode when 3 minutes have elapsed from the start ofrecording.

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9.7.6.

Record peak modeThis mode displays the maximum values from the time that recording was started during
the record mode. For oil pressure and fuel pressure, the maximum and minimum values are
displayed in sequence. Even when differential pressure is displayed, the peak fuel pressure
value is displayed in the fuel pressure zone. During the record peak mode, [●REC PEAK] isdisplayed in the multi-display zone.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【UPPER】)■If neither oil pressure sensor nor fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 during the record mode to shift to the record peak mode.
2. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to the record mode. After 3 minutes fromthe start of recording, it will return to the real time mode.
■If either oil pressure sensor or fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 during the record mode to shift to the record peak mode
(high peak) and the maximum values are displayed.
2. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 during the high peak display to shift to the record peakmode (low peak). The minimum values are displayed for oil pressure and fuel pressure, andthe maximum values are displayed for other items.
3. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to the record mode. When the 【LEFT
button】 is pressed or 3 minutes have elapsed since the start of recording, the display
returns to the real time mode.

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9.7.7.

Playback modeThis mode plays back recorded data. Pause, frame advance, fast forward, frame back, andrewind are also possible. During the playback mode, [▶PLAY] and the playback time aredisplayed in the multi-display zone.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【MIDDLE】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【MIDDLE】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to shift to the playback mode and plays back the recorded data.
3. Press the 【LEFT button】 during playback to end playback and return to the real timemode. After the playback of the recorded data is ended, it returns to the real time mode.

9.7.7.1.

How to operate in the playback mode

■PausePress the 【MIDDLE button】 or 【RIGHT button】 during playback to pause playback. Press
the 【LEFT button】 during pause to return to playback. During pause, [||PAUSE] will be
displayed in the multi-display zone.

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Press the 【RIGHT button】 during pause to advance frame by frame. Press and hold the【RIGHT button】 to fast-forward.
[||PAUSE] is displayed during frame advance and [▶▶PLAY] is displayed during fast
forward in the multi-display zone.

■Frame back and rewind
During pause, press the 【MIDDLE button】 to rewind frame by frame, and press and holdthe 【MIDDLE button】 to rewind.
[||PAUSE] is displayed during frame back and [◀◀PLAY] is displayed during rewind in themulti-display zone.

※Frame advance/back is in 0.02 second increments.

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9.7.8.

Playback peak modeThis mode displays the maximum values in the recorded data during the playback mode.
For oil pressure and fuel pressure, the maximum and minimum values are displayed insequence. During the playback peak mode, [▶PLAY PEAK] is displayed in the multi-displayzone.
Data playback continues during the playback peak mode.

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【MIDDLE】→【UPPER】)■If neither oil pressure sensor nor fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Set the slide switch to 【MIDDLE】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to enter the playback mode and play the data.
3. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】 during playback or pause.
4. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 to display the peak values in the recorded data.
5. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to data playback. Alternatively, move theslide switch to the 【MIDDLE】 and then press and hold the 【LEFT button】 to return to realtime mode.
■If either oil pressure sensor or fuel pressure sensor is connected
1. Set the slide switch to 【MIDDLE】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to enter the playback mode and play the data.
3. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】 during playback or pause.
4. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 to display the maximum values in the recorded data.
5. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 displays the minimum values in the recorded data for oilpressure and fuel pressure, and the maximum values for other data.
6. Press the 【MIDDLE button】 again to return to data playback. Alternatively, move theslide switch to the 【MIDDLE】 and then press and hold the 【LEFT button】 to return to realtime mode.
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Real time peak

Record peak

Playback peak

Displayed during

Real time mode

Record mode

Playback mode

Displayed values

Peak values in all modes

Peak value recorded in record mode

UpdateIn all modes

During record mode

Peak reset

Operatable inreal time peak mode

Being reset automatically whenrecording is started

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9.8. Warning setup mode

Warning values can be set as desired.
There is no warning function for vehicle speed or voltage.
⇒9.7.2.2 Warning display■Factory default settings of warning values
Gauge

Setting range
Default
Unit
setting
Minimum Maximum

Turbo/
In-mani press

100

kPa

-100

300

14.5

PSI

-14.5

45

Tachometer

7000

RPM

300

11000

120

kPa

0

1000

17.5

PSI

0

145

150

kPa

0

600

21.8

PSI

0

87

125

℃

0

150

257

°F

32

302

105

℃

0

150

221

°F

32

302

850

℃

0

1100

1562

°F

32

2012

Oil press

Fuel press

Oil temp

Water temp

Exhaust temp

Warning
condition

Warning
outputSet value
and aboveON

Set value
and aboveON

Set valueand belowON

Set valueand belowON

Set value
and aboveON

Set value
and aboveON

Set value
and aboveON

If ADVANCE Control Unit is already installed, the warning values which have already set are
valid.
Depending on the type and condition of the vehicle, damage may occur to the vehicle
even if the warnings are below the initial values (in cases of oil pressure and fuel pressure,above the initial values), so consult your store and set values at the time of installation.

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9.8.1.

How to change the warning setting values

CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to enter the warning setup mode.
3. Press the 【LEFT button】 to select the item to be set. Items which sensors are notconnected will not be selected.
The order of selection is as follows.
Turbo/Intake manifold pressure → Tachometer → Oil pressure →→ Fuel pressure→ Oil temperature → Water temperature →→ Exhaust temperature → Turbo/Intake manifold pressure(→ repeat)If Φ80 tachometer is connected, the 2 steps of tachometer warning can be set.
4. With the desired item selected, press the 【MIDDLE button】 to decrease the setting
value, and press the 【RIGHT button】 to increase the setting value. Pressing and holding
each button will change the setting value faster.
5. After all settings are completed, return the slide switch to 【UPPER】 or 【MIDDLE】.

9.8.2.

Setting of warning output ON/OFF

The master warning and advance indicator (sold separately) will light up when the items set
to [ON] reaches the warning value if the warning output is set to [ON].
Regardless of whether the warning output is [ON] or [OFF], items that have reached thewarning value are displayed with a red background, and a buzzer sounds if the buzzer
setting is [ON].
The tachometer (digital and bar) and turbo/intake-manifold pressure (bar) do not have a
red background.
The warning output [ON/OFF] setting is linked to the operation of both the master warningand the advance indicator (sold separately), so they cannot be set separately.
⇒9.7.2.2 Warning display

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CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】.
2. Press the 【LEFT button】 to enter the warning setup mode.
3. Select the item to change the warning output ON/OFF by pressing the 【LEFT button】.
FD OPR
4. Each press of the 【F2 button】 toggles between having [IND. OUT□] checked andunchecked. If checked, the warning is output when any of the checked items reaches thewarning.
CU OPR(Slide switch position：【LOWER】)

5. After completing the setting, return the slide switch to 【UPPER】 or 【MIDDLE】.

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9.9. Error display

If the sensor is open or short circuit, the corresponding display item will turn red
background and show [OPEN] or [SHORT]. Once [OPEN] or [SHORT] is displayed, it willremain displayed until the ignition is turned off. Regarding the oil pressure and fuelpressure, [SHORT] is only displayed during a short circuit.
If a sensor is connected and is in the condition of open or short circuit for an item notshown, [OPEN] or [SHORT] will be displayed in the multi-display zone. If multiple open or
short circuits occur on items that are not displayed, [OPEN] or [SHORT] will appear in themulti-display zone, toggling every 2 seconds.

If communication between the FD and the unit is lost, [SERIAL LINE ERROR!] will be displayed.

If an error is displayed, turn off the ignition immediately and check the sensor and wiring. If
any defects are not found, ask the shop where the products were installed for inspection.
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9.10. Sequential indicator
8 red LEDs light up according to engine speed, and all LEDs flash when the engine speed
exceeds the warning set point. The lighting pattern can be selected from [SINGLE] and[DUAL].
The lighting pattern, step, and ON/OFF is set in the display setup mode.
⇒9.4.4 Sequential indicator lighting pattern setting [SEQ. IND. PATTERN]⇒9.4.5 Sequential indicator lighting step setting [SEQ. IND. STEP]⇒9.4.6 Sequential indicator lighting on/off setting [SEQ.IND.]
If the dimmer setting is [AUTO], the brightness of LEDs is decreased automaticallydepending on the outside brightness. If the dimmer setting is [MANUAL], the brightness ofLEDs is decreased one level being interlocked with the illumination switch of the vehicle.
⇒9.3.5 Dimmer setting [DIMMER]■Engine revolutions that LEDs start to light up[SINGLE]＝(warning setting value of engine revolutions)－(lighting step)×8[DUAL]＝(warning setting value of engine revolutions)－(lighting step)×4■Engine revolutions that all LEDs light up[SINGLE]＝[DUAL]＝(warning setting value of engine revolutions)－(lighting step)■Engine revolutions that all LEDs blink
At higher than or equal to the warning setting value of engine revolutions■Lighting example
warning setting value：8000RPM

lighting step：100RPM[SINGLE]
LEDs (from left)
Lighting revolutions(RPM)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Blink

7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000

[DUAL]LED (from left)
Lighting revolutions(RPM)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Blink

7600 7700 7800 7900 7900 7800 7700 7600 8000

※If ADVANCE BF Φ 80 Tachometer is connected, the higher setting value of warning would
be the basing point for lighting and blinking of LEDs.

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Return to top10. Troubleshooting <for customer and installation personnel>
Warning
If any indication of the problem is found in the product, check to make sure the productwill operate as expected. Failure to do so can lead to serious accidents.
If any problem is found during using, setting or operating this product, use the following
table to confirm proper operation of the unit. If the operational problem is not found in thefollowing table, contact the installation personnel at the store where this product waspurchased.
Condition○Does not operate.
○Power is not supplied.
○DC Source LED of theunit doesn't light.

Possible Cause
Corrective Action○Wiring of the power supply ○Check wiring of +B, IGN, GND as perwire is improper.
instructions in this manual.

○Connectors are plugged
into wrong positions.
○The fuse of the power
supply wire is blown out.
○The locks of the solderlessconnectors are not lockedtightly.
○There is a wire shortcircuit or disconnected wire
somewhere. Maybe there issomething wrong on gauge.
○Does not carry out the ○The battery wiring is
ending mode.
improper.

○Check connectors' position.
○Check wiring and replace the fuse.
○Check the lock of the solderlessconnectors.

○Please reconfirm the wiring and thegauge according to operation manual.
If any defects are not found, please ask
the shop for inspection.
○Check wiring of +B as per instructionsin this manual.
○Check the solderless connector ofbattery wiring.
○Please ask the store for inspection.
○The illumination of○The ILM wiring is improper. ○Check wiring of ILM as per instrucgauge does not turn on.
tions in this manual.
○The locks of the solderless ○Check the lock of the solderless conconnectors are not locked
nectors.
tightly.
○The brightness level is set ○Release illumination cancel function
at MANUAL LEVEL:0.
as per instructions in this manual.
○The dimmer setting is○Change the dimmer setting.
AUTO and the outside isbright.
○Error (SHORT or OPEN) ○There is a wire short○Check the sensor and sensor wire as
is displayed.
circuit or a wire
per instructions in this manual. If any
disconnection somewhere on defects are not found, please ask thesensor or sensor wire.
shop for inspection.

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Condition○Serial line error isdisplayed.

Possible Cause○Communication error is
occurred between FD and
ADVANCE Control unit.

○The RPM is not
displayed correctly.

○Wiring of the tachometersignal is wrong.
○Setting of the number ofcylinders is wrong.

○The tachom- eter isreading slightly lower
than the original
tachometer.

○Generally tachometer○Check if the difference is up to 10%.
readings are about up toThis product is designed for high
10% higher than actual RPM. accuracy and should have little error
margin. If the difference is much morethan 10%, check setting of the numberof cylinders.
○Wiring of the speed signal ○Check wiring as per instructions inwire is wrong.
this manual.
○The speed pulse setting is ○Check the speed pulse as per
wrong.
instructions in this manual.
○Several FDs have the same ○Change the display number as per
display number.
instructions in this manual.
○Active display is not set.
○Set an active display as per instructions in this manual.
○The switch wire is○Reconnect to the switch wire
connected to the meter wire connector (black).
connector (white).

○The speed is not
displayed correctly.

○Cannot set up the
System setup.
○System setup menu is
not displayed.
○FD doesn't respond bypressing the switches.

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Corrective Action○Check the meter wire as per instructions in this manual. If any defects are
not found, please ask the shop for
inspection.
○Check wiring as per instructions inthis manual.
○Check the number of cylinders as per
instructions in this manual.

Return to top11. Maintenance / Inspection / Warranty / After-sales service<for customer and installation personnel>■Warranty card / Terms and conditions
This product is delivered with a warranty card. Please read terms and conditions in thismanual thoroughly and keep the warranty card in a safe place. Failure to show thiswarranty will void the warranty.
■Warranty period
Limited one year warranty. The warranty period starts at the date of retail purchase by theoriginal end-user purchase. Please confirm the warranty card is provided with theinformation of retail store where purchased. 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
Please ask the shop you purchased the product for inspection if any defect in product issuspected. We don't accept the order of fixing directly from end-users 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 theshop, 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 thecase you purchase used products or used vehicles with products of Defi, please have aninspection by Defi as well before using them.

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Customer contact information
Please provide the following information to a store representative when you ask for aninspection
1 Your contact information
address, zip code：name：phone number：email address：
2 Name and address of the store where purchased and installed.

3 Information about your vehicle
manufacture and car model：
model year：
vehicle type：engine type：engine displacement：
transmission (MT/AT)：
speed limit canceller

withwithout

genuine tachometer

withwithout

engine swap

withwithoutchanging ignition device

withwithoutchanging ECU

withwithout

the way to install the sensor：
other specification：
4 Your Defi products(including the products that do not need inspection this time)

5 Describe your experience(when? do what?, what product? what happened? then what?)

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■LabelThe label stuck on the product is for tracing purposes. Do not peel it off.
■Discarding the products
Please dispose products in accordance with disposal laws, state laws and local government.
A recycle label on the package indicates that the package is recyclable

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12. Terms and conditions
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, theproduct or any component thereof discovered to be defective within a period of one (1)year from the purchasing date (the "Warranty Period"). You accept sole responsibility forthe proper assembly operation and regular maintenance of the product. This limited
warranty is void if any product is damaged by accident, misuse, improper installation, orabuse, 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 of whether thetransfer takes place within the Warranty Period.
b. Out liability to you resulting from the sale of any product, including liability for any latent
defects found within 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 OF ANY 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 thosestated 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 to this fact as part of the bargained for exchange of thissale. Nowhere else, except as stated in this paragraph, 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 DAM- AGES WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR IN TORT ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNEC- TION 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

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IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
f. The warranty on this product is void if the product is modified, changed, adjusted ordamaged. This product is to be used only in the ways for which it is designed andmarketed for, any deviations from the 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 in use. YOU HAVE MADE AN
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE PURCHASED COMPONENTS AND HAVE RELIEDSOLELY ON YOU OWN IN- VESTIGATION, BARGAINING AND JUDGMENT IN REFERENCE
THERETO. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE NOT RELYING ON 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 SPECIFICALLY SET FORTHHEREIN.
h. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state 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 orlimitation 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 ofwhether such modification is material or immaterial. You also ac- knowledge that any
modification of the product will void your limited warranty and bar you from any
recovery or any remedy in a court of law or equity. Modification is strictly forbidden
unless expressly authorized by our prior written approval. You agree not to make any
modifications to the product and agree not to use any parts, components, or accessories
in connection with the installation and use of the product that are not authorized andapproved by us.

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C. Indemnity and Releasea. You understand and agree that many factors beyond our control affect the operationalsafety of the product, including but not to limited to the installation of the productaccording to the instructions provided with the product.
b. You also understand and agree that the installation of the product may involve the use oftools, equipment and construction methods which may present safety hazards which arebeyond our control. You also understand and agree that the use of some of our products
may create hazards and lower your ability to control your vehicle.
c. You agree, as part of the bargained for exchange, to protect, indemnify, save harmlessand release us, 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 by reason of the occurrence or existence (oralleged occurrence or existence) of any use, installation, assembly, possession oroperation of the product, any loss, damage or destruction of the product as of 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 and all liability for property loss or damage, or any and all damage resulting fromdeath or personal injuries, including loss of services which any person may sustain on
account of, arising out of, or in connection with any use, maintenance, possession oroperation 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 your expense, resist
and defend such action, suit or proceeding or cause the same to be resisted anddefended by counsel designated and approved by us.

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Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE FD Operation Manual■Issue 2nd edition: December, 2022
■Manufacturer: Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
■Contact Information: Defi, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
【Address】2-34 Higashi-Zaoh 2-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-8580 JAPAN【URL】 https://www.defi-shop.com/【YouTube channel】 https://www.youtube.com/user/NSDefi【Facebook page】 https://www.facebook.com/Defi.Gauges/【Instagram account】 https://www.instagram.com/defi_ns_official/

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