Installation Manual

MAN 650314:J

WAIT (+)

The WAIT terminal can be used as a “wait to start” or glow plug indicator. The WAIT input

is activated by a 12 volt signal from the glow plugs. Whenever the WAIT input is powered, +12V,

the system will display “WAIT” on the LCD1 message display. This message can be cleared by

pressing and holding switch 1, or once the WAIT terminal loses the +12V signal.

GEAR (1 wire)

The GEAR terminal is used for the gear shift indicator. The indicator is built into every

system, but will not light up unless a Dakota Digital GSS-1000/2000/5000 gear shift sending unit

is connected, telling the system what gear the transmission is in. The gear shift sending unit is

not included with the system and must be purchased separately if desired.

The GEAR terminal will connect to the FIRST terminal on a GSS-1000 or to the 1-WIRE

terminal on a GSS-2000 or GSS-5000. Follow the instructions in the GSS manual for use with a

single wire display system. When the gear shift sending unit is connected, the gear name will be

shown on the LCD1 message display.

NOTE: The system will automatically change to the gear display for a few seconds

whenever the gear position changes, even if viewing a different message display.

4x4 (-)

The 4x4 terminal can be used on four wheel drive vehicles. The 4x4 input is activated by a

ground signal from a switch on the transfer case. Connect a wire from this terminal to the switch

on the transfer case. Whenever the 4x4 input is grounded the system will briefly display “4x4

ON” on the LCD1 message display. When the signal turns off, the system will briefly display “4x4

off” on the message display.

RIGHT (+)

The RIGHT terminal is activated by a 12 volt signal from the turn signal flasher. When this

terminal has 12 volts, a green arrow will light up on the display face. An existing wire from the

vehicle for the right turn indicator can be used or a new wire can be connected from the turn

signal flasher or power wire feeding the right turn signal bulb.

LEFT (+)

The LEFT terminal is activated by a 12 volt signal from the turn signal flasher. When this

terminal has 12 volts, a green arrow will light up on the display face. An existing wire from the

vehicle for the left turn indicator can be used or a new wire can be connected from the turn signal

flasher or power wire feeding the left turn signal bulb.

HIGH (+)

The HIGH terminal is activated by a 12 volt signal from the headlight high beam wire.

When the terminal has 12 volts, a blue high beam indicator will light up on the display face. An

existing wire from the vehicle for the high beam indicator can be used or a new wire can be

connected from the high beam side of the hi/low beam switch.

BRAKE (-)

The BRAKE terminal can be used as a brake system warning indicator. The BRAKE input

is activated by a ground signal from the brake pressure switch on the master cylinder or from the

parking brake set switch. Connect a wire from this terminal to the pressure switch on the master

cylinder or consult a vehicle service manual to determine color and location of an existing wire.

Whenever the BRAKE input is grounded, the system will display “check BRAKE” on the LCD 1

message display. This message can be cleared by pressing and holding SW1. There is also a

red exclamation indicator that will illuminate on the display face when the terminal is grounded.