Owner’sManual with Installation Instructions 1996 & Later Vehicles with OBDII Diagnostics THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH KITS 61201 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334-1743 Product Information & Sales: (888) 635-4565 bankspower.com ©2011 Gale Banks Engineering 04/26/11 Pn 97272 v.1.
Introduction WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF Banks iQ Congratulations on your Banks iQ purchase. You’re about to discover that Banks iQ is designed to help you get the most out of your entire driving experience. Besides being fun and easy-to-use, Banks iQ’s graphic, intuitive design makes each screen and feature a breeze to navigate. Use this manual to get you started. As Banks iQ develops, we will be updating this manual both in print and online at www.bankspower.com/banksiq.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disclaimer of Liability & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 End User License Agreement (EULA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Safety Precautions Section 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Banks iQ Start up Section 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mounting and Connecting the Banks iQ Section 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disclaimer of Liability & Warranty Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement. This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product. The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions. Disclaimer of Liability Gale Banks Engineering Inc., and its distributors, employees, and dealers (hereafter “SELLER”) shall in no way be responsible for the product’s proper use and service.
product will be warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer. GBE warrants that the software included in hardware product will be free from defects in the media for a period of 30 days from the date of shipment and will substantially conform to the then current user documentation provided with the hardware products (including updates thereto).
(f) the opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than GBE will void this warranty. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) later referred to as “LICENSEE” and Gale Banks Engineering (hereinafter referred to as “Company” for the software product related to Banks iQ and Banks Automind Programmer later referred to as “SOFTWARE”. By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.
4. GOVERNING LAW This agreement shall be governed by laws of the State of California, U.S.A. applicable therein. You hereby irrevocably and submit to a court of proper jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A., and any competent Courts of Appeal therefrom. If any provision shall be considered unlawful, void or otherwise unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this license and not affect the validity and enforceability of any other provisions.
hands. This will create the risk of electric shock, short circuiting or insulation failure, fire, smoke and combustion. Also, never allow the AC adapter or Bridge plug to become wet. Always drive in accordance with traffic rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in traffic accident and injury to yourself and/or others. Always stand in a safe place while using Banks iQ outdoors. Use of Banks iQ while walking can result in accident and/or personal injury.
Precautions for Use in Vehicle Use only the items that come with this unit and the Banks products it was designed to interface with. Use of non-specified items can damage the vehicle interior or result in a poor fit, creating the risk of accident, malfunction, or fire. Install Banks iQ where it is out of the reach of small children. Failure to do so can cause an injury to the child or others due to mishandling of Banks iQ.
Section 2 Banks iQ Start up Banks iQ comes with a fully rechargeable battery. After Mounting and Connecting, see Section 3, simply plug the supplied Banks iQ USB interface cable into the device’s power connection. See Figure 2. When used in your vehicle, Banks iQ will display an orange light and operate on the vehicle’s power source. When out of the vehicle, Banks iQ can be charged with the supplied AC-outlet wall charger.
Section 3 MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE BANKS iQ 1. Locate the Window Mount Assembly Connecting Banks iQ 2. Assemble the Banks iQ mounting your vehicle. The OBD II connection port is located under the dash panel and can be located on either side of the steering wheel. in your kit. plate to the Universal mount by inserting and sliding the Universal mount tab into the mounting plate groove. Hand tighten the nut behind the mounting plate to hold the mounting plate in place. 3.
Figure 3 Attaching Banks iQ to window mount Figure 4 Suggested Mounting location for Banks iQ, Chevy LMM Shown 97272 v.1.
Figure 5 Banks iQ System WARNING: THE CHARGING CABLE CONNECTED TO THE BANKS iQ IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLY A CONSTANT LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SOURCE (+5VDC) TO THE BANKS iQ AND IS “LIVE” AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM’S OBD II INTERFACE CABLE OR BANKS WIRING HARNESS IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED AND THE USB CABLE CONNECTOR IS PLUGGED INTO BANKS iQ.
Section 4 SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Figure 6 Start up NOTE: Remember, you can upgrade your Banks iQ as new software is developed and learn more about other Banks iQ applications anytime. Register at www.bankspower.com/banksiq to receive important e-mail alerts regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device. Or call us with questions at 1-800-GET-POWER. Once the iQ is properly connected to the vehicle (sections 2 & 3) it will wake up and be ready for use when the vehicle key is turned on.
Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 iQ Home Icon The iQ may be turned off or put into sleep mode manually at any time by pressing and holding the ‘Power’ button. Then select the ‘Sleep Mode’, ‘Off’, or ‘Cancel’ button on the screen. NOTE: When the iQ senses that the vehicle is in motion some features will be inaccessible. The feature icons will be grayed out during that time. -END, SECTION 4- 16 97272 v.1.
Section 5 Information Mode Press the ‘Information’ button in the Mode SELECT screen to access the Information monitoring screen. Information Mode Screens display the following: five user-selectable Gauges and Status Indicator. See Figure 10. Press the Wrench icon to see the ‘Adjustments’ menu. Select any five gauges that you want to show on your display. To change a gauge, simply press on it and you will be taken to the ‘Gauge Placement’ screen featuring the gauge you selected.
Section 6 economy Mode The Economy Mode will provide you with the most up-to-date status on your vehicles fuel economy. From the Mode SELECT menu, press on the ‘Economy’ button. When first initiating the Economy Mode a message will be displayed to set your ‘Fuel Cost’. “In order to accurately calculate certain parameters, you must enter the current cost of fuel & tank size.” Press ‘Yes’ to set the fuel cost and the tank capacity of your vehicle or press ‘No’ to continue.
Figure 12 Figure 13 Honda Motor CO. Emission Label Shown Figure 14 97272 v.1.
accurate displacement for your engine. Engine displacement can be found on the Under Hood Emissions Label. See Figure 13. Gauges There are five (5) gauges displayed in the Economy Mode. See Figure 14. The three (3) to the left of the screen can be changed to display the data from a list of available parameters. The two (2) on the right, Instant MPG and Average MPG, can be changed only to increase or decrease the scale display. Refer to ‘Gauge Placement’ in selection 16 to change the Gauges displayed.
Section 7 PERFORMANCE Mode Banks iQ performance testing allows the user to run a 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, or a 0-60 MPH test run. Setting up for Performance Testing and wait for vehicle motion to begin recording. 5. The “Christmas Tree” Yellow Light will flash. 1. Press the ‘Performance’ button in the 6. Test begins when Green Light flashes 2.
7. When the performance test is finished, Banks iQ immediately displays a results screen showing elapsed time/ speed/distance measurements along with default gauge readings for the run. See Figure 18. Each completed Performance Test is saved for future analysis. Exit the result screen and return to the Performance Mode by pressing the ‘X’ in the upper right-hand corner. Viewing Saved Performance Tests 8. To view a previously completed Performance Test touch the button labeled ‘Recall Saved’. 9.
Section 8 DIAGNOSTICS Mode Receive Diagnostics Update Notices Banks iQ is constantly evolving and new diagnostics updates may be available. We invite you to register at www. bankspower.com/banksiq to receive important emails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device. Vehicle Diagnostics Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are error codes that are generated when there is a problem with your vehicle.
NOTE: The Banks iQ will check for vehicle diagnostic codes and display either the code with a brief description or the message “No codes found”. For a full description of the code, highlight the code and the description will appear below the code list box. 4. To return to the Diagnostics Mode screen, press the ‘Banks iQ’ icon. Press the ‘Banks iQ Home’ icon again to return to the Mode Select menu. Clearing OBD II DTC(s) 5.
Figure 20 4. Click the ‘Up One Folder’ icon. See Figure 21. Figure 21 Up One Folder Icon 5. Click ‘Resident flash’. 6. Click ‘Banks iQ common’ 7. Click ‘Wallpaper’. 8. Press the arrow in the ‘Type’ field in lower right screen. Select JPEG. 9. Select an image and it will appear in a preview window. 10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 to preview other desktop background options. 11. When you have found the background you want to use, select ‘OK’ or ‘X’ to exit the window and enact your change.
WORDPAD WORD VIEWER • Use the stylus and virtual keyboard to type and save notes. • Open up Word documents, make and save changes. View stored documents created in Microsoft word. CALCULATOR Use the number pad to enter and perform mathematical calculations. EXCEL VIEWER View stored documents created in Excel. PDF VIEWER View documents stored as PDF files. IMAGE VIEWER • View and sort images stored on the device or micro SD card (sold separately). • View images individually or as a slide show.
Section 10 ENTERTAINMENT Mode ENTERTAINMENT TOOLS Banks iQ is an all-in-one multi-media entertainment center that you’ll enjoy using when you are on-the-go, even if you’ve left your vehicle behind in a parking lot. From the Mode Select menu, press on the ‘Entertainment’ button. Scroll to and/or press any button on the Productivity Screen to start and use the applications listed below. PHOTO ALBUM • Supports JPEG, BMP, PND format • Implement operations, such as slide show, view, rotate, delete.
Section 11 Compass Mode Compass Press on the ‘Compass’ button in the ‘Mode Select’ menu. The Compass screen will display four (4) changeable gauges and a compass. See Figure 24. Refer to Selection 16 to change the gauges displayed from a list of available parameters. The Compass can be adjusted to have the vehicle pointer in the center spin around the compass settings or have the compass spin around the vehicle pointer to show the current heading.
Figure 25 Section 13 Navigation Mode Warning! Banks GPS Navigation is an optional feature available to purchase from Gale Banks Engineering. This option is not standard on Banks iQ and will be disabled in the Mode Select menu. The software is sold on a micro SD card and must be inserted into the micro SD card port on the Banks iQ to run the Navigation program. Once the iQ detects the Navigation program the option will be made available for use.
Figure 26 Section 14 AdjustmentS MENU Press the ‘Wrench’ icon next to the ‘Banks iQ Home’ icon in the lower left corner of the current mode screen to move to the ‘Adjustments’ menu. Press the Left or the Right arrow to navigate through the ‘Adjustments’ menu. Further discussion of each adjustment option will be covered in the following sections. See Figure 27. -end, section 14- Figure 27 ‘Adjustments’ Menu for Power Tuner shown 30 97272 v.1.
Section 15 set-up To change the Banks iQ’s settings and alerts, press the ‘Wrench’ icon to open the ‘Adjustments’ Menu. See Figure 27. These settings include Screen Backlight, Touch Screen Calibration, GPS Speed Calibration, Units (units of measurement), Battery Management, (battery life indicator and sleep settings), Version Info (details about the Banks iQ, Tuner, and SpeedBrake system) and Tuner/ SpeedBrake Update (upgrade, update device firmware).
Figure 29 3. Maintain a steady speed. Any speed is acceptable. Cruise control maybe used. 4. While maintaining a steady speed, press ‘Calibrate’. During the calibration process. The GPS speed and the vehicle speed will be displayed. When the onscreen progress bar disappears from view, Speed Calibration is complete. See Figure 30. 5. The calibrated speed can be adjusted Figure 30 32 97272 v.1.0 manual. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) symbol to increase or decrease the speed calibration. 6.
English/ Metric 1. To change the unit of the displayed gauges, press the ‘English/ Metric’ button in the ‘Adjustments’ menu. 2. Press the desired unit to be displayed on the gauges. Choose between English units or Metric units. 3. Press the ‘Banks iQ’ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the current mode screen. Press the ‘Return‘ icon to go back to the ‘Adjustments’ menu. See Figure 31. Battery Management 1.
Figure 32 Figure 33 34 97272 v.1.
To update Banks iQ Software 1. For Windows XP users, make sure that Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on your computer and that you have an active internet connection. For Windows 7 and Vista users, make sure that Microsoft Mobile Device is installed on your computer. NOTE: If you do not have Microsoft ActiveSync or Mobile Device visit www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile or visit Banks website for direct links and detail update instruction at www.bankspower.com/iqupdate 2.
Section 16 Gauge Placement NOTE: To quickly change any gauge in your Banks iQ display, press on the gauge you want to change and you will be taken to the ‘Gauge Placement’ screen. See Figure 34. Press the ‘Wrench’ icon to move to the ‘Adjustments’ menu. Press ‘Gauge Placement’, which allows you to change the gauges on view in the display. 1. Press the gauge you want to move or 4. Repeat Step 1 through 3 to change all desired gauges. 5.
Section 17 Gauge STYLE Press the ‘Wrench’ icon to move to the ‘Adjustments’ menu screen. Press ‘Gauge Style’, which allows you to change the style of the gauges in your display. 1. Scroll Right or Left to view all available gauge style choices. Stop when you see the style you want for your gauge display. See Figure 35. 2. Press the ‘Banks iQ’ icon to save your gauge style and return to the current mode where you can see it in action. 3. Press the ‘Return’ icon to return to the ‘Adjustments’ menu.
Section 18 Gauge COLOR Press the ‘Wrench’ icon to move to the ‘Adjustments’ menu screen. Press ‘Gauge Color’, which allows you to change the color of the gauges in your display. 1. Scroll Right or Left to view the spectrum of color choices. Stop when you see the color you want for your gauge display. See Figure 36. 2. Use the ‘Day On/Off’ button to determine if you want the color you’ve chosen displayed during the day time Screen Backlight hours you selected in ‘Initial Set-up’.
Section 19 Gauge Descriptions Receive Update Notices Banks iQ is constantly evolving and new gauges in addition to the ones described below may be available. We invite you to register at www.bankspower.com/banksiq to receive important emails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device. Following is a list of the gauges you can choose to be in your Banks iQ display and what they measure. NOTE: Not all gauges are accessible in all Modes.
FUEL PRESS: Displays the vehicles engine fuel pressure in PSI or KPa. fUEL uSED: Displays the amount of fuel used since last trip reset. GPS SPEED: Displays the current speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (KPH) as determined by the GPS signal. gRADE: Measures in percentage the climb or descent road grade. HEADING: Displays the direction of travel in compass degrees. IMAN PRESS: Displays the vehicles absolute intake manifold pressure in PSI or KPa.
Section 20 ON SCREEN ALERTS 1. Select the ‘Wrench’ icon to go to the ‘Adjustments’ menu. Press the ‘On Screen Alerts’ button. 2. Scroll Up or Down through the optional Alert Parameters available on the left hand side of the screen. See Figure 37. 3. Highlight the desired parameter on the left side of the screen. 4. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) symbols to increase or decrease the selected parameter Alert Set Point. The display shows the adjusted value.
Alert indicator Description Searching- A searching icon will indicate a communication error between the Banks iQ, Bridge, Tuner, Brake, and/ or the vehicle. Go over all wiring and make sure they are proper connected. Vehicle Speed- The vehicle speed icon will indicate the vehicle speed is above the user alert set point. Lower your speed below the set speed to clear the alert. Oil Temp- The vehicle engine oil temperature is over the user set alert point. Safely stop the vehicle and check the engine oil.
Section 22 VERSION INFO The current version of the Banks iQ, Banks Power Tuner, and/or SpeedBrake can be checked and compared to the current version available on the Banks website. 1. In the ‘Adjustments’ menu press the ‘Version Info’ button. 2. The version Info screen will display the current firmware version, as well as various other system configuration information. See Figure 40. 3. Press the arrows to scroll through the ‘Version Info’ screen. All available device information will be displayed. 4.
Section 23 Troubleshooting 1. Make sure the vehicle ignition key is Banks Bridge The Banks Bridge Module transports information back and forth between your vehicle and Banks iQ. Note that there are two green lights on this Module. With the ignition off and the Banks Bridge viewed with the “banks” logo reading properly, the right hand light will pulse on and off.
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