1.2 About Your SCT Device ..................pg. 4 SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.1 Powering On the X4 ..................pg. 5 2.2 Loading Email Custom Tunes to the X4 ............pg. 6 2.3 Menu Navigation ....................pg. 6 2.4 Using the Key pad .................... pg. 7 2.5 Reading Vehicle Strategy ................
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“Vehicle Info” main menu screen and send that information to your custom tuning dealer. (See Section 4.1) NOTE: SCT does not recommend using this device with any other tuning module or device that modifies the vehicle PCM parameters, increases horsepower, torque or modifies transmission characteristics.
Note: Not all options are available for all vehicles. • X4 VIN locks (marries) to a single vehicle. You cannot use the device to tune a new or different vehicle, until you have returned the original vehicle back to stock, which will unlock the device.
If the connector pins are covered or the port is located behind a compartment door, remove the cap or open the compartment door. Connect the OBD connector from the X4 to the vehicles OBD II port. USING THE COMPUTER Install SCT Device Updater www.sctflash.com/...
Save your custom tunes from your email to your desktop. Open SCT Device Updater software that you just installed, there will be a shortcut icon with a white ‘U’ on a red background on your desktop.
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.3 MENU NAVIGATION PROGRAM VEHICLE DEVICE INFO • Return to Stock • Device Name • Strategy Tunes • Device Part # • Custom Tunes • Serial Number • Firmware Version GAUGES / DATALOG • Preloaded Tuning •...
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.4 USING THE KEY PAD The touchpad on the X4 is simple to use, simply use the arrows to move up, down, left or right through the sub-menu options by pressing firmly on the buttons on the X4.
Off” and/or “Turn Key On”. It’s important here to follow the prompts from the device. X4 will now download the current file that is in your vehicle, referred to as the “Stock File”, and will proceed to upload the new calibration you have selected, with all options applied if you have selected any, to your vehicle.
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SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.1 INSTALLING A PRELOADED TUNE FILE Which tune file do I choose? GASOLINE ENGINE: Tunes are based on Octane, make sure you choose the correct octane rating based on the octane you are running in your vehicle. •...
Key Off” and/or “Turn Key On”. It’s important here to follow the prompts from the device. X4 will now download the current file that is in your vehicle, referred to as the “Stock File”, and will proceed to upload the new calibration you have selected, with all options applied if you have selected any, to your vehicle.
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3 RETURNING YOUR VEHICLE TO STOCK Connect the X4 to your vehicle’s OBD II service port using the OBDII cable provided in the packaging. With the unit powered on and connected to the vehicle, highlight and select the “Program Vehicle”...
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.4 USER ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED User Adjustable Options are contained within the pre-loaded tuning files. You will be prompted to Adjust Options during the tuning process. The Adjust Options menu will appear and you will navigate through the options using the touch screen. To enter the option or select the option, use the approve button.
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SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.4 USER ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED DIESEL & GAS SHARED OPTIONS: AXLE RATIO: Set the axle ratio to correct shift patterns and speedometer. TIRE SIZE: Set the tire size to correct shift patterns and speedometer. IDLE SPEED: Sets Idle speed in RPM.
With your key out of the ignition, connect your device to the OBDII port to power on your X4. Using the down arrow, highlight “Gauges/Datalog” and select it by pressing the center button on the keypad.
SECTION 4: USING DEVICE FEATURES EDITING GAUGE LAYOUT If you need to monitor more than two gauges at a time then you will need to change your layout. You may only monitor a maximum of 8 parameters at a time. From the Main Gauge display, press the left or right arrow button once.
SECTION 4: USING DEVICE FEATURES 4.3 DEVICE SETTINGS Within the Device Settings menu, we have given the options to customize your device for exactly your needs. Below is an outline of all options and their functions. CHECK FOR UDPATES: If connected to a wireless network, your device will automatically check to see if it has the latest updates on it.
For high horsepower modifications such as superchargers, nitrous oxide or turbo systems, you will need to have your vehicle tuned by an SCT Custom Tuning dealer. 5.1 CONTACTING SCT PERFORMANCE Email Support : support@sctflash.com...
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