ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

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Procedure before installing and wiring this product！ CAUTION

Wiring Procedures

４●Refer to the below wiring diagram. 【５．Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Connector Removal 】Connect the following
according to the below description: Vehicle Specific Harness, Main
Unit, Operating Switch, Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Connector and Reverse Gear Harness according to drawing.

● Do not use on vehicles that are not equipped with DC12V.
● Use the included vehicle specific harness list to ensure proper installation.

Instruction Manual● Refer to separate Harness Instruction Manual for installation of theThank you for purchasing the A’PEXi Smart Accel Controller 。 Please readthrough this Instruction Manual thoroughly to operate this product correctly
and keep it near the product so that you may refer to it whenever necessary.
If you transfer the product to another customer, be sure to attach thisInstruction Manual and the warranty information to the product.

● Do not use harnesses manufactured by other parties.

Harness.
● Remove acceleration pedal position connector at least 15 minutes after thevehicles’ “IGNITION OFF”. Otherwise, some vehicle might throw a“Check Engine Light” (CEL).
(Please refer to the FAQ section in this manual for this case).
● We recommend to install this product with the battery terminals connected.

Product Name

Smart Accel Controller

Product Code

4１０-A0０1

Application

Vehicle Acceleration Controller

security systems, etc. may be reset. In this case please refer to your vehicle’

Applicable Vehicle

DC12V Body Earth Vehicles factory owner’s manual for further information.

【 Standard Wiring Diagram 】

If installation is preceded with the battery terminals disconnected, recorded

Main
Unit

ECU memory, idling learning system, anti-theft systems, vehicle radio

Connecting
Harness(soldseparately)

Not recommended to be installed on vehicles not

１．Confirm the location of the Accelerator Position Sensor
In most vehicles, the sensor is located at the base of theaccelerator pedal. Some sensors may be hard to find as they
are covered.
２．Confirm the connector position of the Reverse-Gear Harness andmake sure that the Reverse Gear Harness can be connected
properly.
The reverse gear harness is used by wiring into the Reverse
Gear Signal so that the vehicle can be driven under normal“Stock” setting when in the Reverse Gear position.
(Note: The Reverse Gear Signal wire will show 12V when the
key is in the “Ignition ON” position and in the reverse gear
position. The signal wire will show 0V in other gear positions.)
Be sure to confirm connections prior to installation as the key
cannot be in the “Ignition On” position during the installation
process.
３．Be sure to prevent the male splice fitting on the end of the greycolored wire that comes out of the Main Unit from coming incontact with other parts during the installation process. Temporarily
use electrical tape to prevent this occurrence.

This product is designed to control the acceleration pedal
position signal of vehicles equipped with Electric Throttle Control
Systems. Actual throttle position angle and acceleration can vary
based on the driver pressing down on the accelerator. This
product supports sporty driving and economical driving, which
does not necessarily result in higher performance of the vehicle.

BeforeInstillationand UseWhen transferring a vehicle equipped with this product, please be！ CAUTION sure to notify the transferee that the product is installed on thevehicle accompanied with this instruction manual.

Version Information
No.

Date of Issue

Instruction Manual Ver.

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1

June 7, ‘117407-0550-00

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2

Jan 1, ‘147407-0550-01

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Notes

Apex Co.,Ltd.
Apex Co.,Ltd.
9-1 Matsugi Hachioji-City,Tokyo,192-0362 Japan.
Tel :+81-42-678-7130 Fax:+81-42-678-7131
Apex Integration Inc.
1449 West Orenge Grove Avenue, Suite#A,Orange, CA 92868 USA
Tel :+1-714-685-5700 Fax:+1-714-685-5701

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Safety Precautions

Please read “Safety
Prec autions” c arefully tooperate the pr oduct withsafety. Keep the instr uction
manual in hand and r efer toit whenever needed.
The instruc tion manual
describes the items that you
must observe prior to
installation and use of thisproduc t to avoid possible
problems and damage which
would be c aused by
improper installation anduse. The meanings ofpictorial indic ations bycaution marks (signal
wor ds) are as shown to theright. Please under standtheir contents corr ectly
before starting to r ead thetext of this instruction
manual.

Display

Meanings！ WARNING

Potential hazard that can result in death orserious injury of the operator or a third
person if the product is wrongly operated indisregard of this indication.

！ CAUTION

５！ CAUTION■GLOSSARYNOTICE

Accelerator
Pedal Position
Sensor(Vehicle side)

Accelerator
Pedal Position
Sensorconnector(Harness side)

Potential hazard that can result in slight
injury or medium damage to the operator,
third person, or vehicle if the instruction
manual is not followed correctly.

Failure in obtaining the full performance ofthe product, or a product failure, or a faulty
function item if the product is wrongly
operated in disregard of this indication.

This product should ONLY
beinstalledbyaprofessional installer.

Do not expose the unit toexcessive shock.

Do not use this under
extremely high temperaturesor under direct sunlight.

Installation requires pastexperiencetoprevent
damage to the unit andvehicle.

This could lead to unit
malfunction.

Failure to do so may lead to
improper unit operation andvehicle damage.

Keep this unit away fromdirect sunlight and direct
water.

PleaseUse authorized
Harness on our separate
harness list

Failure to do so may lead toelectrical shorts and unit
damage.

If you have any inquiry forthe harness please contact
to your shop.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Connector Removal

１．Set the gear into the neutral position or park position and engage
the emergency-brake.
２．Make sure the connectors at both the vehicle and product sides
are the same shape. If the shapes are different from each other,
do not connect and find another harness connector with asuitable shape.
３．Make sure to remove the accelerator
positioning sensor
connector after ignition has been “off” for 15 minutes or more.
If the sensor connector cannot be disconnected,
remove the accelerator pedal if necessary.
NOTICE● In some vehicles, the accelerator position sensor connector can be locatedunder a cover, please remove the cover and find the connector carefully.

SwitchReverse Gear Harness
Reverse
SwitchSpliceGround■How to use the Splices①Remove 5mmof the wire coverfrom theconnecting wire

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！ WARNING
Discontinue use of thisproduct immediately if any
unusual odor or smoke
comes from the unit.

Always wire the unit up
according to the instruction
manual.

Neverdisassemble
tamper with this unit.

Failure to do so may resultin electrical shorts andpotential engine fire.

Failure to do so may resultin electrical fire, improper
unit / vehicle operation.

This could lead to serious
injury.

or

Never operate this unit
while driving.

We are not responsible forany damages or injuries
incurred from improper
usage of this product.

Failure to do so may lead to
accidents.

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Installation of Vehicle Specific Harness● Install Vehicle Specific Harness according to the Harness Instruction
Manual．The shape of the Harness connector differs by vehicle. Be
sure to cross reference the Harness with the vehicle and theseparate Harness Instruction Manual.
１．Push in the Vehicle Specific Harness into the connector of the
Accelerator Position Sensor Connector.

Operating Switcg …１

Reverse gear Harness …１

お願い
Do not use this product for
any other purpose than the
one listed in this manual.

Be sure to secure this unit
in a safe location awayfrom the driver .

Splice …１

Zip Ties…３

Double Sided Tape…１

Failure to do so may leadto accidents.

Instruction Manual …１④Securely fasten together
other connection wire

Reverse Gear Harness Installation Procedures(Confirm that the reverse lamp signal wire is 12V when the Ignition is“On” and in reverse gear and 0V when in other gear positions).

２．Connect the female connector of the Reverse Gear Harness withthe male connector of the control unit side tightly.

！ WARNING●

Failure to connect the Reverse Gear Harness may cause difficulty in fine tune
throttle adjustments, as well as, result in sudden movements of the vehicle that canlead to dangerous accidents. Please be sure to install the reverse gear harness sothat throttle control can return back to normal “stock” settings.

possible damage of the connector.

●Before installing this product, be sure to check all the parts enclosed in the
package to confirm that there are not any foreign or missing parts. Pleasecontact the dealer of purchase if you found any discrepancy of the parts with thelist.

Main Unit …１③Wrap thetwo
wires
together● The Grey colored wire coming out of the main unit of the
product is used to cancel the throttle control settings whiledriving in Reverse.
※ At this time remove any protective tape or cover you may
have put on the male connector. Be careful not to remove
the male splice connector.
１．Connect the Reverse Gear Harness wire to the Reverse Lamp
Signal wire using a splice. (Refer to: Std. Installation Diagram)

you to warm the connector using a dryer or heat gun in order to avoid

Parts List

②Strip 10mm
from the otherconnection
wire* be sure to cover the connection with electrical tape

● In some cases it’s not easy to remove the connector. If so, we recommend

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ReverseLump＋

Applicable Vehicle List…１

２．Harness connectors for both the Product side and Vehicle side has
6 terminals, be sure to properly confirm the shape and direction ofeach connector.

！ WARNING

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Mounting the Product１. Mount the operating switch in a location that will not interfere withdriving with the supplied double-sided tape.
２. Be sure to check the connection between the operating switch and mainunit.
３. Mount the main unit and harnesses in a location that will not interferewith driving. Use supplied zip ties to wrap harnesses.
４. Return the Accelerator Pedal to the original position if removed during
the installation of the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Connector.
５. Return any covers or components to the original position after
installation.

！ WARNING● Ensure that all wiring is not tangled and in the way of driving safely.

● Ensure the shape and direction of each sides of the Harness Connectors. If the● Mount the Operating Switch in a location that will not affect your driving.

shape and/or direction are not correct, it can cause possible damage to the

Ensure the operation and function of the Products to be working.

Product and/or sensor which can result to a “check engine light” to come on.

Otherwise, may cause serious injury or accident.

How to Operate

Initialization (continued)
３．Confirm the “A’PEXi” Logo to be blinking
rapidly in White color.

● After the installation of the product is complete,
proceed to the Initializing of the settings for Fully OpenThrottle and Fully Closed Throttle.

Eco Mode 2「・・・」Switch Short Push

Logo Lighting in Green「 ・ 」Switch Short Push

Boost Mode 1

If you are not sure that the Product is turned off or not, turn the Product On
and then turn Off, the Lighting should turn Off, which means the Productinitializing the unit is necessary when installed from one car to another.

has turned Off.

different

VehicleModels;Logo Lighting in Yellow「 ・ 」Switch Short Push「・・・」Switch Short Push

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Boost Mode 2

Operation Mode
Acceleration Control Graph(imaged)『Normal Mode 』●

All of the throttle settings of the Product are set at factory
settings and the performance of the Vehicle is same as STOCK.

100『Eco Mode 』『Eco Mode ３』
high performance

Eco Mode ２

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Eco Mode ３0『Low Throttle Mode 』● Throttle open/closed angle is controlled to get less response andperformance compared with Normal Mode. But Throttle
performance at Fully Open Acceleration is the same as Normal
Mode.

※The performance varies by Throttle Pedaling of Acceleration.

『Boost Mode 2』
High Performance『High Throttle Mode 』
Increased Throttle response and performance compared with
Normal Mode. But when throttle performance reaches Fully
Open Acceleration, its the same as Normal Mode.

Low Throttle Mode0

Boost Mode ２

50『Boost Mode 』

Normal Mode0Time

Symptoms※“NOT the same meaning of “Boost” as seen
in Turbo-charged vehicles.
●『Boost Mode』: Increased rotation of the engine
during the beginning of pushing down on thepedal and also sudden pedal acceleration.
After a fixed period of time, the rotation of theengine returns to normal. Also, if throttle position iscontrolled for a while it will return back to thenormal.

＋CKA CC O N S● In both, Eco or Boost mode, Logo lighting will

Abnormal Idling●Initializing Throttle Setting is not completed.
⇒Complete Accelerator Position Setting for “Fully Open” and “Fully Closed,” referto this Instruction Manual.
●Installation was done with battery disconnected.
⇒Some vehicles need Idling Self Learning. Refer to original Vehicle Instruction
Booklet or contact Dealership.

No throttle feel difference after
setting Modes｡●Incomplete Initializing Accelerator Position Setting⇒Be sure to complete Accelerator Position Setting according to this Instruction
Manual.
●Some vehicles are not easy to get actual change of throttle “feel”⇒Try different modes. See if you can get actual feeling change for one of thesettings so product operates. Please understand some vehicles, might be difficult
to get actual feeling change.

No change in fuel efficiency in“Eco” Mode

●Incomplete Initializing of Accelerator Position Setting.
⇒Complete Accelerator Position Setting according to the Initializing Accelerator
Position Setting in this Instruction Manual.
Eco mode is to support a function of energy saving driving.

Check Engine Light (CEL) is ON●Within 15 min. after the Ignition was turned off, Accelerator Position
Sensor Connector was removed.
●During Ignition On,, Accelerator Position Sensor Connector was removed.
●During the Installation, Ignition was set to On.
⇒Follow to the description of “How to Turn off the Check Engine Light” hereunder:●Incomplete Initializing of Accelerator Position Setting.
⇒Follow: How to set Accelerator Position Setting in Initialization in thisInstruction Manual.

Logo Lighting started to Blink
rapidly in White.

●Incomplete Initializing of Accelerator Position Setting.
⇒Complete Initializing Setting in this Instruction Manual.
●「Initializing Setting」Error⇒Irregular data saved in Full and Released Accelerator Position Setting data.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and reset the unit with Re-Initializing Setting.

During driving, Logo Lighting
started to blink in Yellow and Red
alternately●Check Wiring and Connections.
⇒Abnormal voltage entered into Product and the Product was initialized. Park thevehicle in a safe place and reset starting from Re-Initializing Setting.
If the Product does not work properly, remove the Product and Harnesses fromthe vehicle.
⇒Contact your dealer.

Incompletion of all settings.

●Settings were not done in the Ignition “OFF” position.
⇒Be sure settings to be done in the Ignition “OFF” position.
Turn on the Logo Lighting of Switch with Ignition ON. Then turn the Ignition to“OFF,” Logo Lighting will also turn off which means Power is “OFF”

How to turn off a Engine Check
Light (CEL)① Reset settings back to factory. Then turn on/off engine repeatedly.
② If problem persists after Step ①, remove the Negative Battery Terminal,
wait 15 minutes. Re-connect the Battery Terminal again and repeat Step ①※ Write down necessary data on document since it might be erased during
the above process. (ie; Anti-theft codes, stereo codes, etc.)③ If problem still exists after steps ① & ②, contact your vehicle dealer to turnoff the check engine light.

stop after the opening ceremony of the unit
is complete.
※Blinking duration of time varies based on acceleration
pedaling.

Display during Reverse Driving●

Troubleshooting●Setting of Ignition Start Setting is in Normal Mode.
⇒Reset Ignition Start Settings to Previous mode.
●Switch is not connected.
⇒Be sure to connect Switch,.

Display Opening Ceremony『Eco Mode 』
Boost Mode １

Logo Lighting in Red

blink in colors of each mode. The Blinking will●『Eco Mode』: During acceleration, this mode isto reduce the rotation of the engine and results in“Eco” performance, similar to slow acceleration
and after a while, the performance returns tonormal.
Also during times of sudden throttle acceleration
while driving, throttle response time becomesslower reducing sudden rotation of the engine.

A CC O N S

Switch does not Display at Key
Switch ON.

Normal Mode

Throttle ％Boost Mode

Acceleration
output signal● Throttle open/closed angle is controlled to get better response
and performance according to the throttle pedaling. But whenthrottle performance reaches Fully Open Acceleration it's thesame as Normal Mode.

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CKFrequently Asked Question「 ・ 」Switch Short Push

Time

100

『Boost Mode 』

Acceleration
output signal

『Eco
『Eco
『Eco Mode 1』
1』『
Eco Mode 2』2』
low performance medium performance

Acceleration
output signal※The throttle response depends on how the accelerator pedal is pushed.

●

High Throttle ModeHigh Throttle Mode

Eco Mode １● ”SOFT” Acceleration of throttle angle at the start of driving
and/or immediate throttle pushing that converts throttle response
into “Soft” acceleration that can result in energy-saving driving.

『Boost Mode 1』
Low Performance

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Normal Mode

１．Set the Ignition to “OFF”.
For both Key-Cylinder and Push Start ignition
types, set to “LOCK” position.
２．Set the Ignition to “ON” while pushing down the「・」 switch. ※Do not start the engine yet.
３．Setting is complete when the Logo Lighting blinks
White rapidly twice. If you need to change the Mode,repeat steps 1 & 2.

「・・・」Switch Short Push

Low /High Throttle Mode

Eco Mode

For some vehicles, Logo Lighting will not turn off right away when ignition is

Logo Lighting in Purple「 ・ 」Switch Short Push

● Controller Setting Modes（
Modes（see below）
below）

Whenmode isselected,
Logo LED
will blink．

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moment until the lighting turns off.

performance and/or a Check Engine Light (CEL) can come on. Therefore re-for● Complete settings using Logo Lighting Colors for each mode.

「・・・」Switch Short Pushthe ignition to the “OFF” position. This is NOT a malfunction; please wait aperformance of the product can be interfered with negative driving

different＋

turned “OFF,” please wait a moment as this is not a malfunction of the unit.

●There may be cases where the Logo Lighting will not turn off when turning●Initializing can only be complete when the power of the Product is turned off.

are

A CC O N S

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Low Throttle Mode

ACC O N SCKNOTICE

Logo Lighting in Dark Blue「・・・」Switch Short PushCK

A CC O N S● You can select “ON” or “OFF” for Eco Mode and Boost ModeControl during display startup when the Ignition is turned “ON”.

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Setting of Control Start Display「 ・ 」Switch Short Pushthesettings

１．Set the Ignition to “OFF”.
For both Key-Cylinder and Push Start ignition
types, set to “LOCK” position.
２．Turn the Ignition to “ON” while pushing ｢･･･｣Switch. ※ Do not start the engine yet.
３．Setting is complete when the Logo Lighting blinks
White rapidly twice. If you need to change the Mode,repeat steps 1 & 2.

RTTA

unit when re-installing the product onto another vehicle.
throttle

ChooseLong
Pushing

Push
Simultaneously『IInitializing means 』
The Product has been reset back to Factory
Default Settings.

For some vehicles, Logo Lighting will not turn off right away when ignition is

Logo Lighting in Blue「 ・ 」Switch Short Push

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●After installation, be sure to initialize the throttle settings. Also, re-initialize theThe「 ・ 」Switchｏｒ「・・・」Switch
Long Pushing

NOTICE！ WARNING

Mode Select「・・・」Switch Short Push

２．Logo Lighting will start to blink rapidly inWhite which shows the completion of
Initializing. After doing so, proceed to Step 3of the Initializing of Throttle Setup.

ACC O N S

Logo Lighting White「 ・ 」Switch Short Push

Eco Mode 3※Do not start the engine.

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「・・・」Switch Short Push

Eco Mode 1

LO

LO

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１．Set the Ignition to the “OFF” position
Shown to the right: Key-Cylinder in the“LOCK”position. Same for push-start
type ignitions.
２．Set the Ignition to the “ON”position.
Shown to the right: Key-Cylinder in the“ON” position. Same for push-start typeignitions.
※Do not start the engine yet.

CC O N●When Ignition is in the "ON" position
and reverts back to the mode that waslast set (User settings)

turned “OFF,” please wait a moment as this is not a malfunction of the unit.
PowerＯＮ
PowerＯＮ

６．After the completion of the Initializing of throttle
setting, Short Push on the 「・・・」and/or「 ・ 」Switches to confirm that different modes
with different logo lighting can be selected. anduse the Product at each mode.

１．While pushing down the 「・・・」&「 ・ 」switches, turn the ignition key tothe “ON” position.

●When Ignition is in the "ON" position
and is in normal mode
(Factory default setting)

NOTICE

Logo Lighting turned off「 ・ 」ｏｒ 「・・・」Switch Short Push

Re-Initializing Settings and/or Installation on other Vehicles

Proceed with the Initialization of Accelerator
Position Setting process as follows.

Defining Selected Mode in Ignition On Position．

● Complete settings using Logo Lighting Colors for each mode.
PowerＯＦＦPowerＯＦＦ※ If the Blinking does not turn off, Please Repeat theprocedures starting from Step 1.

Initialization

Defining Normal Mode in Ignition On position.

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Initializing
Power On/Off
Select ModeA
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● Unit Settings can be set in the Ignition “ON” position.

Mode and Logo Lighting
Normal Mode

Ignition Start Settings

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Initializing
Power On/Off
Select Mode
Mode Display」Lower Switch」

LO

Explanation of Controls「 ・・※Do not start the engine yet.

４．Push Down the 「 ・ 」switch while leaving theaccelerator pedal position alone in the“OFF”
position. (Throttle Fully Closed) Release the Switch
when the lighting changes to a Rapid Blue Blinking.
Then the Logo lighting will change to a Rapid
White Blinking.
５．Continue to push 「・・・」switch at the positiush
down the 「・・・」switch while pushing down all
the way on the accelerator pedal keeping it in the“ON” position. (Throttle Fully Open). Logolighting will change to Red Blinking, and thenthe Logo Lighting will turn off. This is thecompletion of the Initializing of Throttle. Release
the Accelerator Pedal and Switch.

logo LED is lit and/or
Blinking

Logo Lighting

Upper Switch「・・・」and Lower Switch｢Mode Select Settings．

LO● How To Push The Switch
・Short Pushing ・・・Push the Switch less than 0.7 sec.
・Long Pushing ・・・Push the Switch over 0.7 sec.
・Push．．．．．．．．Continue to push down until
completion of a particular operation.

「・・・」Upper Switch●

Other Settings

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Definition of Terms● Logo Lighting ・・・・

Mode Setting

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LO

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During reverse driving, the unit returns to Normal“Stock” Mode automatically and Logo Lighting will
blink slowly.
※No Blinking in Normal Mode while in other gear positions.
※This function is not available if Reverse Gear Harness is not installed.

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