banks iQ User manual

2/17/17 PN 96834 v.4.0
2003-2010 Ford Power Stroke
2001-2010 Chevy Duramax
2003-2007 Dodge Cummins
THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH KITS 55437-55464, 61141-61158, 63754,
63755, 63777, 63778, 63787 & 63788
Owner’sManual
with Installation Instructions

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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.
If you already own or purchased a
Banks Power Tuner, Speed Loader, or
SpeedBrake along with your Banks iQ,
you now have the most sophisticated
and user-friendly way to interact with
these performance and safety devices.
Choose, select and change gauges in
the display, adjust power and brake
intensity levels on-the-fly, change on-
screen safety alerts—all at the touch
of a virtual button.
Ready to see the results of your
tuning efforts? Banks iQ clocks
your 0-60 mph, 1/8-mile and 1/4-mile
performance runs. Performance runs
are automatically stored for later
retrieval with a time-and-date stamp.
With Banks iQ, you can also scan and
clear OBD II diagnostic codes. It gives
you virtually endless functionality and
fits in a mount on your windshield.
Don’t forget, we’re always working
on expansions, upgrades, and new
applications that will make your Banks
iQ do even more.
iQ Box Contents
Item Description Qty
Banks iQ 1
Cable (Mini B to USB) 1
Banks iQ Mounting Clip 1
Windshield Mount 1
Instruction Manual 1
Quick-Start Sheet 1
Banks Bridge Module 1
Please refer to your Banks Power Tuner
or SpeedBrake® Owner’s Manual for
contents supplied with each of those
products.
Introduction

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Introduction ................. 2
Disclaimer of Liability &
Warranty .................... 4
Section 1 .................... 6
Safety Precautions
Section 2 .................... 9
Quick Start
Section 3 ................... 10
Mounting and Connecting the Banks iQ
Section 4 ................... 14
Software Introduction
Section 5 ................... 16
Working with Power Mode,
Safety Mode, and Combo
Power/Safety Screen
Section 6 ................... 17
Power Mode
Section 7 ................... 18
Safety Mode
Section 8 ................... 21
Combo Power & Safety Screen
Section 9 ................... 21
Performance Mode
Section 10 .................. 24
Diagnostics Mode
Section 11 .................. 26
Economy Mode
Section 12 .................. 30
Compass Mode
Section 13 .................. 30
GPS Data Mode
Section 14 .................. 31
Adjustments Menu
Section 15 .................. 32
Set-Up
Section 16 .................. 35
Gauge Placement
Section 17 .................. 36
Gauge Style
Section 18 .................. 37
Gauge Color
Section 19 .................. 38
Gauge Descriptions
Section 20 .................. 39
On Screen Alerts
Section 21 .................. 41
Max Values
Section 22 .................. 42
Version Info
Section 23 .................. 43
Troubleshooting
Table of Contents

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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. The BUYER hereby waives
all liability claims.
The BUYER acknowledges that he/
she is not relying on the SELLER’s skill
or judgment to select or furnish goods
suitable for any particular purpose
and that there are no liabilities which
extended beyond the description on
the face hereof and the BUYER hereby
waives all remedies or liabilities,
expressed or implied, arising by law
or otherwise, (including without
any obligations of the SELLER with
respect to fitness, merchantability, and
consequential damages) whether or not
occasioned by the SELLER’s negligence.
The BUYER is responsible to fully
understand the capability and limitations
of his/her vehicle according to
manufacturer specifications and agrees
to hold the SELLER harmless from any
damage resulting from the failure to
adhere to such specifications.
The SELLER disclaims any warranty
and expressly disclaims any liability
for personal injury or damages. The
BUYER acknowledges and agrees
that the disclaimer of any liability for
personal injury is a material term for
this agreement and the BUYER agrees
to indemnify the SELLER and to hold the
SELLER harmless from any claim related
to the item of the equipment purchased.
Under no circumstances will the SELLER
be liable for any damages or expenses
by reason of the use or sale of any such
equipment.
The BUYER is responsible to obey all
applicable federal, state, and local laws,
statutes, and ordinances when operating
his/her vehicle, and the BUYER agrees to
hold SELLER harmless from any violation
thereof.
The SELLER assumes no liability
regarding the improper installation
or misapplication of its products. It is
the BUYER’s responsibility to check
for proper installation and if in doubt,
contact the manufacturer.
The BUYER is solely responsible for all
warranty issues from the automotive
manufacturer.
The use of this device signifies automatic
approval of these conditions.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Gale Banks Engineering Inc. (hereafter
“SELLER”), gives Limited Warranty as
to description, quality, merchantability,
fitness for any particular purpose,
productiveness, or any other matter of
SELLER’s product sold herewith. The
SELLER shall be in no way responsible
for the product’s open use and service
and the BUYER hereby waives all rights
except those expressly written herein.
This Warranty shall not be extended
or varied except by written instrument
signed by SELLER and BUYER.
The Warranty is Limited to one (1) years
from the date of sale. All products that
are in question of Warranty must be
returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER
and must be accompanied by a dated
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proof of purchase receipt. All Warranty
claims are subject to approval by Gale
Banks Engineering Inc.
WARNING: Below 32o F (0oC) or
above 140oF (60oC), the Banks iQ
may be susceptible to damage as a
result of extended direct exposure
to sunlight, heat, or extreme
cold. It is highly recommended
that the Banks iQ be removed
from its mounting location if the
vehicle will be subjected to these
conditions for an extended period
of time. Gale Banks Engineering
is not responsible for damage to
Banks iQ resulting from exposure
conditions.
Banks iQ is an electrical device. Gale
Banks Engineering is not responsible for
damage to any component of the device,
including the LCD touch screen, caused
by sharp objects, dropping, exposure to
moisture, or other mishandling of the
device.
Under no circumstance shall the SELLER
be liable for any labor charged or travel
time incurred in diagnosis for defects,
removal, or reinstallation of this product,
or any other contingent expense.
Under no circumstances will the SELLER
be liable for any damage or expenses
incurred by reason of the use or sale of
any such equipment.
In the event that the buyer does not
agree with this agreement:
The buyer may promptly return this
product, in a new and unused condition,
with a dated proof-of-purchase, to the
place-of-purchase within thirty (30) days
from date-of-purchase for a full refund.
The installation of this product indicates
that the buyer has read and understands
this agreement and accepts its terms
and conditions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DO NOT USE Banks iQ NEAR WATER
OR IN AN ELECTRICAL STORM
AS THIS COULD LEAD TO AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
DO NOT USE Banks iQ NEAR A
NATURAL GAS LEAK.
The symbol of the crossed out trash bin
indicates that this product (electrical,
electronic equipment) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Products and corporate names
appearing in this manual are for
identification purposes only. These
names may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights owned by
these corporations. Their use by Gale
Banks Engineering is for the express
purpose of identification or explanation
for the owner’s benefit and is in no way
meant to infringe.
DISCLAIMER
Banks Engineering reserves the right
to make improvements, changes or
updates to its software at any time
without notice. As such the illustrations,
images, and descriptions used in this
manual may not match exactly the
referenced screens as they appear in the
latest release of the application.

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Always observe safety
precautions!
Gale Banks Engineering urges you
to always follow safety precautions.
These pages include important
information intended to prevent
personal injury to yourself and/or
others, and property damage.
Always be sure you carefully read
and understand each precaution
before moving on to the rest of
the manual.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Never try to disassemble or modify
Banks iQ in any way.
• Do not wipe with a wet cloth.
Banks iQ contains combustible and
metal parts, so water and foreign
substances can cause malfunction
and create the risk of overheating
due to wiring insulation failure, short
circuiting, smoke, fire, combustion,
and electric shock.
OUTDOOR PRECAUTIONS
When outdoors, avoid using Banks
iQ anywhere it might get wet with
rainwater or other moisture, and/
or in dusty conditions. Banks iQ is
not water resistant or dust resistant.
Water and dust create the risk of
fire and smoke, combustion, electric
shock, resulting in damage and
malfunction.
Never touch Banks iQ or its
electronic accessories with wet
hands. This will create the risk of
electric shock, short circuiting or
insulation failure, fire, smoke and
combustion. Also, never allow the
Bridge plug to become wet.
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.
Do not share a power source with
other devices. Using an extension
cord to plug in several electric devices
can cause the rated current level to be
exceeded, resulting in overheating of
cord or outlet, fire, and other damage.
Keep micro-SD cards out of the
reach of small children as they may
be swallowed. If you think this might
have happened, Call 911 or consult
your local emergency services (police,
fire, ambulance) immediately.
Do not touch Banks iQ or its plug
or USB cable if there is lightning in
your area.
Lightning strikes create the risk of
electric shock.
IN-VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
Use this unit in 12V/24V DC
negative ground vehicles only.
WARNING: Below 32o F (0oC) or
above 140oF (60oC), the Banks iQ
may be susceptible to damage as
a result of extended direct
exposure to sunlight, heat, or
extreme cold. It is highly
recommended that the Banks iQ
be removed from its mounting
location if the vehicle will be
subjected to these conditions for
an extended period of time. Gale
Banks Engineering is not
responsible for damage to Banks
iQ resulting from exposure
conditions.
Always drive in accordance with
traffic rules and regulations. Failure
Section 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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to do so may result in traffic accident
and injury to yourself and/or others.
Never take your eyes off the
road to adjust Banks iQ settings
or change screens while driving
vehicle. Doing so can result in a traffic
accident. Always stop your vehicle in a
safe place before operating the unit.
Only look briefly at Banks iQ screen
images while operating your
vehicle. Doing otherwise can take
your mind off the road and create the
risk of a traffic accident and injury to
yourself and/or others.
Do not set volume level too high.
Blocking out the sound of other
vehicles and traffic can create the risk
of a traffic accident.
Never use headphones while
operating a motor vehicle. This can
create the risk of a traffic accident and
may be considered illegal.
Never install Banks iQ in a location
where it will interfere with
operation of the motor vehicle,
block the driver’s view, or where it
may endanger passengers. Installing
the unit near the shift lever, brake
pedals or other vehicle controls, or
block front, side or rear vision, can
create the risk of a traffic accident and
cause injury to yourself and/or others.
Never install Banks iQ where it can
interfere with airbag operation.
Do not install in a location where
deployment of the airbag cause Banks
iQ or its parts to become projectiles.
Also, be sure to check installation
precautions for your exact vehicle
model and year.
Make sure to install the Banks iQ
mount so it does not come off or
fall down. Clean off any dirt and
wax from the installation location,
and install securely. Using or re-using
two-sided tape will cause inadequate
adhesion, causing the mount to
come off and can cause an accident.
Periodically check the adhesion and
installation condition of the cradle.
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.
Do not install Banks iQ in a location
where it will be splashed by water
or subjected to large amounts
of humidity, dust, or oil smoke.
This can increase the risk of smoke,
combustion, electric shock, and
accident.
PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• The LCD scratches easily, so be sure
to use only your finger or the stylus to
perform touch operations.
• Do not use commercially available
LCD protection film. This can result in
poor touch panel operation.
• To protect the LCD, avoid exposure
to direct sunlight while not in use.
Using a car sunshade or other means
to block the sun is recommended.

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• Excessively low temperatures may
cause failure of video images to
appear or respond slowly. It also can
cause strange video image movement
and deterioration.
• Do not clean Banks iQ while power is
turned on. When wiping the LCD, use a
dry soft, micro-fiber cleaning cloth.
• Do not use a paper towel to clean
the screen.
• When transporting Banks iQ, make
sure that the LCD screen does not
come in contact with any foreign
objects.
CARRYING THE UNIT
• Never pick up the unit while holding
the LCD.
• Never put excessive pressure on
Banks iQ by sitting with it in your
pocket, putting a heavy object on it,
etc.
• Turn off power and put Banks iQ into
a bag or other holder when carrying it.
When Not in Use. Store Banks iQ
in a place where it is not subject to
extremely high or low temperatures.
Room temperature is best.
Precautions during Use Inside a
Motor Vehicle. Always be sure to
use Banks iQ in accordance with local
rules and regulations.
-END, SECTION 1-

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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 operate on the vehicle’s power
source.
Press and hold the Power button to turn
Banks iQ on. Within a few minutes, the
Banks iQ will adjust for time, date and
time zone using a GPS information. It
even adjusts automatically for daylight
savings time.
NOTE: When Banks iQ is powered off,
date and time information is lost until the
device has been restarted and locates a
GPS signal.
Use the on-screen buttons to access and
use all enabled Banks iQ’s functions.
For Banks Power Tuner and/or
SpeedBrake Users
The Banks iQ is a versatile touch-screen
interface between your Banks Power
Tuner and/or SpeedBrake and your
vehicle. With the touch of the screen,
you can change power levels or brake
Section 2
QUICK START
Figure 2 Left Side Edge
Figure 1 Banks iQ

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settings on-the-fly. These are just two
of the numerous parameters Banks iQ
lets you adjust while connected to a
Banks Power Tuner and/or SpeedBrake.
It displays data from any five engine
gauges you select.
-END, SECTION 2-
1. Locate the Window Mount Assembly
in your kit.
2. Assemble the Banks iQ docking
station to the Universal mount by
inserting and sliding the Universal
mount tabs into the docking station
grooves. Hand tighten the nut behind
the docking station to hold the docking
station in place.
3. Attach the window mount to your
Banks iQ. See Figure 3. Align and place
the two (2) lower tabs on the window
mount to the corresponding slots on the
bottom of the iQ first then snap the top
of the iQ into place.
4. Find a suitable place on the
windshield for ease of access and
viewing of Banks iQ. Use location
shown in Figure 4 as a reference for
mounting Banks iQ in your vehicle.
Loosen the knob and move the swivel
suction plate to achieve desired viewing
angle of the Banks iQ screen. Do a test
fit and note the angle necessary to
achieve the correct viewing angle.
5. Make sure the suction cup and the
mounting area on the windshield are
clean and dry. With the suction lever
in the up position, ensure the suction
cup is flat against the windshield, and
then push the suction lever down to
secure in place.
Section 3
MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE BANKS iQ

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Figure 3 Attaching Banks iQ to window mount
Figure 4 Suggested Mounting location for Banks iQ, Chevy LMM Shown

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Connecting Banks iQ
6. Locate the RJ12 Cable (similar to
telephone connector) on your OBDII
interface cable or SpeedBrake wire
harness connected to the vehicle’s OBD
II connector. See Figure 5.
7. Locate Banks iQ Bridge Module and
connect the RJ12 connector into the
Bridge Module. See Figure 6.
8. Route the Banks iQ USB interface
cable on the Banks iQ Bridge Module to
reach the Banks iQ and connect it to the
left receptacle on the iQ.
CAUTION: The USB interface cable
that connects the iQ to the Bridge
should be handled with care. Be
careful not to strain/pull the cable
while connected to the iQ.
NOTE: You may need to loosen or
remove dash panel or covers to install
the interface cable between dash crevice
or behind dash panels.
WARNING: THE 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. ALTHOUGH THIS CABLE
CIRCUITRY IS FUSE-PROTECTED,
THE USER IS EXPECTED TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO
PREVENT SMALL CHILDREN AND/
OR PETS FROM CONTACT WITH ANY
PART OF THIS SYSTEM.
9. Secure Banks iQ Bridge Module
under the dash to any dash frame
support using the supplied cable ties.
Use the cable tie support loops on the
side of the Bridge Module to securely
fasten it under the dash.
10. Route all wiring away from any
pedals or other moving components.
Using the cable ties supplied, secure
the wiring under the dash.
-END, SECTION 3-

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Figure 5 Banks iQ System
Figure 6 Banks Bridge Module

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NOTE: Banks iQ will only display Banks
Power Tuner, SpeedBrake, or other
Banks software functions if you have
purchased them. Remember,you can
upgrade your Banks iQ as new software
is developed and learn more about
other Banks iQ applications anytime.
Turn the Banks iQ on by pressing and
holding the ‘Power’ button on top
of Banks iQ. Start-up will take a few
seconds while the Banks iQ scans to see
if Banks Power Tuner and/or SpeedBrake
are enabled. After initial start-up, Banks
iQ will display the ‘Mode Select’ Menu.
See Figure 8. To navigate through the
menu press the left or the right arrows.
The Banks iQ will display the options
available for your vehicle.
If a Banks Power Tuner and a
SpeedBrake are installed, both can be
controlled in one Mode Screen. If only
a Banks Power Tuner or a SpeedBrake
is installed, select the Mode to control
that specific device. After a selection has
been made, the Banks iQ will start in the
selected Mode Screen. To access other
applications, press the ‘Banks iQ Home’
icon at any time in the lower left hand
side to return to the Mode Select Menu.
See Figure 9.
Sleep Mode
When Banks iQ is connected to your
vehicle it will go into ‘Sleep Mode’
whenever the vehicle is turned off.
NOTE: For some vehicle models,
Banks Power Tuners will stay on for
approximately one minute after the
vehicle is shut off. The iQ will turn off
after the Power Tuner turns off.
There is no need to exit the Banks iQ
application or to turn the iQ off. Banks
iQ will automatically ‘Wake Up’ when
the vehicle ignition is turned on or the
‘Power’ button is pressed.
Section 4
SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION
Figure 7 Start up

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The iQ may be turn off or put into sleep
mode manually at any time by pressing
and holding the ‘Power’ button. Then
select the ‘Sleep Mode’, ‘Off’, ‘Cancel’ or
‘Restart’ 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-
Figure 9
iQ Home
Icon
Figure 8

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Press the ‘Power’ button in the Mode
SELECT screen to access the Tuner
and/or combo
Tuner/SpeedBrake.
Press the ‘Safety’ button on the
Mode SELECT screen to access the
SpeedBrake and or combo Tuner/
SpeedBrake.
Power Mode, Safety Mode and Combo
Power/Safety Screens all display the
following: five user-selectable Gauges,
Status Indicator, and Brake or Power
level. 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. Refer to Section 20
for instruction on how to change
each gauge. The gauges can also
be changed to display in U.S. or
metric units. Refer to Section 19 for
instruction on how to change units.
The Status Indicator in the upper right-
hand corner of the screen displays the
communication status between the
Banks iQ and Banks Power Tuner and/
or SpeedBrake. In the event that an
on-screen alert or Banks Power Tuner/
SpeedBrake malfunction is triggered,
a status alert will appear in the upper
right-hand corner of the screen. See
Figure 48. Press on the status alert
for more information about the alert
condition.
Below the Status indicator are the Up
and Down arrows. Press on the arrows
to increase or decrease Power level,
Brake strength, or target speed with
the corresponding change displayed in
between the arrows. Refer to Section
6, 7, & 8 for instruction on use.
For ‘Braking’ or ‘Braking & Power’
Mode, the active device or mode will
be highlighted in red in the lower part
of the screen. Refer to Section 7 & 8
for instruction on use.
On the lower left hand corner of
the screen is the ‘Banks iQ Home’
icon, which will direct you back to
the ‘Mode Select’ menu, and the
‘Wrench’ icon that will direct you to
Section 5
WORKING WITH POWER MODE, SAFETY MODE, AND COMBO
POWER/SAFETY SCREEN
Figure 10 Combo Tuner and Brake Screen Shown.

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the ‘Adjustments’ menu. For more
description of the ‘Adjustments’ menu,
please see Section 18.
For more information regarding the
Banks Power Tuner, please refer to
Section 6.
The Safety and combo Power & Safety
screens have additional buttons that
allow you to choose your Braking
Mode. For more information, please
refer to Section 7 & 8.
The combo Power & Safety screen
allows you to switch quickly between
Power and Safety Modes. For more
information, please refer to Section 8.
-END, SECTION 5-
Your Banks Power Tuner features
selectable power levels are 1 thru 6.
Level 1 is the vehicle’s stock power.
Level 2 is the EconoMind® setting,
specifically designed to improve fuel
economy. Level 3 thru 6 produce
incremental power increases along with
EconoMind features. The selection of
a power level can be done on-the-fly
while driving. A brief pause will occur
before the level changes. This is due to a
verification process inside the Tuner.
To increase power level, press the ‘Up’
arrow. To decrease the power level,
press the ‘Down’ arrow on the right side
of the screen. See Figure 11. Power
level is displayed in-between the arrows.
On the lower left hand corner of the
screen are the ‘Banks iQ Home’ icon,
which will direct you back to the ‘Mode
Select’ menu, and the ‘Wrench’ icon
that will direct you to the ‘Adjustments’
menu. For more description of the
‘Adjustments’ menu, please see
Section 18.
To prevent damage to the factory
transmission, Banks recommends
that automatic transmission vehicles
do not exceed level 4 while the
vehicle is experiencing load (towing,
climbing a steep grade, carrying a
load, etc.).
-END, SECTION 6-
Section 6
POWER MODE
Figure 11 Power Screen

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Figure 12 Manual Mode
Section 7
SAFETY MODE
The SpeedBrake has three operating
modes; MANUAL, AUTO and OFF. In
the MANUAL mode, the SpeedBrake
will activate and will downshift
the transmission and adjust the
turbocharger vanes, resulting in a
braking effect that slows your vehicle
to 15 mph. In AUTO mode, the
SpeedBrake varies the position of the
turbocharger vanes and selects an
appropriate gear in order to maintain a
pre-selected target speed. Choosing the
OFF mode allows the vehicle to behave
as if the SpeedBrake is not present.
To change between modes, press the
‘Mode’ button on the lower portion of
the screen. See Figure 12.
MANUAL Mode
While in the MANUAL mode, there are
three strength selections available: HIGH,
MED (medium) and LOW. Press the ‘Up’
arrow to increase the brake strength
or the ‘Down’ arrow to decrease
the strength on the right side of the
screen. Brake strength will be displayed
in-between the Up and Down arrows.
HIGH strength achieves the highest
level of braking force by aggressively
downshifting the transmission and
closing the turbocharger vanes.
This setting is recommended for
heavily loaded vehicles or whenever
aggressive braking is desired.
MEDIUM (MED) strength achieves
a moderate level of braking force
by slightly delaying transmission
downshifts. This setting is
recommended for moderately loaded
vehicles.
LOW strength setting achieves a
lower level of braking force and is
recommended for lightly loaded or
unloaded vehicles. The LOW setting
may also be used for daily driving.
CAUTION: Using the HIGH setting
with a lightly loaded vehicle
will result in VERY aggressive
braking. Become familiar with the
characteristics of the Strength
Settings before encountering
slippery road conditions,
including rain, snow and icy.
MANUAL Mode Foot Brake
Activation
If Foot Brake Activation is disabled, the
SpeedBrake will activate after releasing

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the acceleration pedal and vehicle
speed is above 15 mph, regardless of
whether or not the foot brake is used.
If the Foot Brake Activation is enabled
the SpeedBrake will only activate when
the foot brake is applied.
To Enable or Disable Foot Brake
Activation press on the ‘Foot Brake
Activation’ Icon on the top of the
screen. See Figure 13. The Foot Brake
Activation is enabled when the icon is
highlighted and disabled when crossed
out.
AUTO Mode
While in the AUTO mode, press the Up
arrow to increase the target speed or
press the Down arrow to decrease the
target speed in increments of 1 MPH
or 5 MPH.
Press on the ‘Target Speed Increment
Switch’ button to select the increment
value (1 MPH or 5 MPH). See Figure 14.
AUTO mode uses various functions of
Banks SpeedBrake to keep the vehicle
at the driver’s pre-set target speed.
When AUTO mode is active and the
vehicle is above the targeted speed,
Banks SpeedBrake will cause braking
activity to take place and slow the
vehicle to the targeted speed and then
adjust to maintain it. Banks SpeedBrake
activity will include varying the position
of the turbocharger vanes, selecting
the appropriate transmission gear and
selectively locking the torque converter
clutch. Banks SpeedBrake will become
inactive as soon as the vehicle drops
below the targeted speed.
NOTE: If the target speed cannot be
met after Banks SpeedBrake has taken
all possible actions to do so, a yellow
‘Foot Brake’ icon to the driver will
display on the Status Indicator in the
upper right-hand corner of the screen
to warn the driver that he/she should
use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
This feature may be disabled by going
to the ‘On Screen Alerts’ screen in the
‘Adjustments’ menu.
Figure 13
Foot Brake
Activation Icon
Figure 14 AUTO Mode
Target
Speed

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AUTO Mode Foot Brake
Activation
If Foot Brake Activation is disabled,
the SpeedBrake will adjust to prevent
vehicle speeds over the target speed,
regardless of foot brake use. If Foot
Brake Activation is enabled, applying
the foot brake overrides the AUTO
mode and activates the ‘MANUAL’
mode. This may be particularly useful
when a stop is needed while in
SpeedBrake mode.
CAUTION: Your Banks SpeedBrake
is NOT a substitute for the
hydraulic brakes on your truck.
The device will not correct or
compensate for improperly
maintained hydraulic brakes. Also,
please be aware that your Banks
SpeedBrake is not designed to
be used as a parking brake or to
bring your vehicle to a complete
stop. Your Banks SpeedBrake is
a supplementary braking system
designed to help you slow down
or to assist you in maintaining
a more constant speed when
descending a grade. Remember
that this SpeedBrake is first and
foremost a preemptive device and
is most efficient when used to
help prevent, rather than correct,
a vehicle over speed situation.
The use of a Banks SpeedBrake does
not increase the load capacity of
your vehicle. Gross combined Weight
Rating specifications should always be
adhered to. The Banks SpeedBrake will
allow you to slow your vehicle more
effectively within your vehicle’s weight
specifications.
In the lower left hand corner of
the screen is the ‘Banks iQ Home’
icon, which will direct you back to
the ‘Mode Select’ menu, and the
‘Wrench’ icon that will direct you to
the ‘Adjustments’ menu. For more
description of the ‘Adjustments’ menu,
please see Section 18.
OPERATION/DRIVING
Now that you are familiar with the
features that are available with Banks
SpeedBrake, it is recommended that
you experiment with the various
settings prior to using the braking
features in a towing or extreme driving
situation. Under light load conditions
on local streets, the MANUAL mode
in the MEDIUM (MED) setting is an
appropriate starting point to provide
a reasonable demonstration that the
brake is functioning.
NOTE: Whenever the brake is active
and the footbrake is applied, the
vehicle will not upshift until the
throttle is pressed. This is also true
even if cruise control is resumed.
WHEEL SLIP DETECTION
The Banks Speedbrake continuously
monitors wheel speeds to detect
possible slippage caused by braking.
If this occurs, the brake will shut off
until traction is regained and then
remain off for 30 seconds. This will be
communicated as a fault via the Banks
iQ Status Indicator.
-END, SECTION 7-