Dakota Digital MCL-36K-TCH - Manual (Page 5)

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(Tachometer Setup Continued)
W
WW WX XX XArn Arn Arn Arn RPM warning setup
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Press and release the switch until “ WXArn ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The current warning point will be displayed.
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.
gEAr
gEAr gEAr gEAr Gear indicator setup
This tachometer has a single digit display for gear position. The gauge can learn the positions based on speed
and RPM so no sensors are needed, just what you’ve already plugged in. It will work with 4, 5, 6, or 7 speed
transmissions. To program the gear positions, begin at a section of road where you can gradually shift through all of
the gears. Press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running,
release the switch.
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Press and release the switch until “ tCH ” is displayed. Press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Press and release the switch until “ gEAr ” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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The message will show “ Lo TCH ” if the engine RPM is below 1500, or “ Lo SPD ” if the vehicle speed is below 5.
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Begin driving in 1
st
gear. The display should show GEAR 1 and the “ 1 ” should be flashing. Drive at a steady speed
until the “ 1 ” stops flashing, it should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady.
Optionally: If the gear does not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing
and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Shift to 2
nd
gear and drive at a steady speed. The display will change to a flashing “ 2 ”.
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Wait until the “ 2 ” stops flashing. then “ 3 ” should start flashing, shift to the next gear and continue.
Optionally: If the gears do not stop flashing you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing
and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
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Repeat this through each gear. When you are done, come to a complete stop or press and hold the switch until the
display shows “
DONE ”.
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Turn the key off and then on again to restart the gauges in normal operation, verify the gear position by riding through
each gear and seeing if positions agree.