and so on. Continuing beyond the fifth group of selections will bring you back to
the beginning.
Choices are:
a) SCAN. This is the standard mode of operation for the unit and the default
mode when powered up. In this mode the unit is scanning and displaying
data.
b) SETUP. When turned on for the first time the Interceptor will ask you to edit
a list of parameters that will then be available for scan. At any later time you
can return to the menu function called “Setup” and edit this. Once in this
mode, you’ll see a list of parameters. Use the left button to scroll down
through the list, and the right button to select a parameter. Certain parameters
apply only to certain vehicles, these will be noted in the list. Once selected,
that parameter will have an * next to it. You’ll be able to choose any
parameter on the list, but be aware that not all vehicles will support all
parameters. If you choose one that is not supported, most of the time the
gauge will reset itself when this parameter is displayed in Scan mode. This is
because the gauge does not get a response and thinks the car has been turned
off. However, sometimes a vehicle will not support a parameter, yet return a
“dummy” value. These “dummy” values may initially look correct, but never
change, and eventually it will be obvious that they are not correct. Some
common examples of this are Transmission temperature on manual
transmission General Motors vehicles, Oil pressure on non-V8 GM vehicles,
and some pre-2005 GM V8’s, and Knock retard on Ford Mustangs (except
normally aspirated DOHC V8s such as the 1996-2001 Cobra and 2003-2004
Mach 1). You should consult the parameter lists by manufacturer in the
appendix of this manual for assistance in choosing parameters.
c) CYCLIC SCAN. This selection will activate the cyclic scan mode that you
set up in “Cyclic Setup” described below. Cyclic scan is an optional function
and does not need to be used or set up. If one of the two front buttons is
pushed while in Cyclic Scan the gauge will go to normal Scan mode.
d) CYCLIC SETUP. This menu option will allow you to choose certain
parameters from the main list you choose in the Setup routine to display on a
pre-determined rotation. For example, you may choose to view knock retard
and ignition advance (screen 1) for a certain amount of time, then intake air
temperature and coolant temperature (screen 2) for a period, and so on for up
to 4 combinations or 8 parameters. When you first enter this selection, the list
of parameters you chose in Setup will be shown, under the heading “Screen 1
Field 1”. The parameter you select, by scrolling down with the left button and
selecting with the right, will be displayed in the top field of screen 1 during
Cyclic Scan mode. To deselect the parameter, simply select a different one.
Once selected the parameter will have an “*” next to it on the list. After the
parameter is selected you will go to the bottom of the list and select “Next”.
You will then go to “Screen 1 Field 2”. Repeat these steps for the bottom
parameter field of screen 1. You must repeat these steps for all four screens.
After the forth screen is configured the last step will require a number be
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