Bully Dog Watchdog User manual

INSTALLATION
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OWNERS MANUAL V 2.0
Current as of WatchDog software version: 1.1.0.3
Part 1: Physical Installation (pg. 4-15)
Part 2: Operations (16-57)
Part 3: Internet Updates (58-61)
Appendix: Trouble Shooting, and other topics (62-67)

INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonpurchasingtheWatchdog. Thisisone ofthemost technologicallyadvanced
vehicle monitoring devices available in the market place. The Watchdog includes our patent
pending feature called the Driving Coach which assists users in maximizing driving eciency.
Using the Driving Coach feature end users can see improvements in fuel economy that will
completely oset the cost of the Watchdog itself.
This product is a relatively easy product to install, if installation assistance is required this prod-
uct can be installed by any Bully Dog dealer and can also be installed using the assistance of
our technical support team.
This instruction set has been written for WatchDog software version 1.1.0.3. There
may exist, distinct operating dierences between the information presentined in this
manual and the WatchDog with any other WatchDog software version
The WatchDog works with
most ‘96 & newer vehicles

INSTALLATION
SECTION 1:Parts Included
The list below includes the major parts included in your Watchdog package. The tools list
indicates all of the tools necessary to complete the Watchdog install.
THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT
MAIN WIRE HARNESS
MICRO SD CARD
WINDSHIELD MOUNT
MINI USB CABLE
THE POWER WIRE
OBDIIADAPTER PLUG
TOOLS NEEDED
• Fuse Puller
• Voltage Meter (optional)
EXTRA PARTS (optional)
• Fuse Jack
• Spade connector

INSTALLATION
SECTION 2: Parts Description
This section describes each of the parts in the Parts List, each description provides a physi-
cal set of attributes and a purpose for each part.
THE WATCHDOG HEAD UNIT:
The Head Unit is the interface through which all operating functions take place including:
Monitoring functions, the Driving Coach feature, and performance tests.
Watchdog Front Side: The Watchdog has seven capacitive touch buttons. Capacitive touch buttons are a
button style that is sensitive to the presence of your nger. Capacitive buttons do not need to be pushed,
only touched to activate.TheWatchdog interface features a 2.4”LCD screen.
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2
4
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Watchdog Parts (Back side):
1.T-slot Mount Socket, this will work with a large range of
o the shelve mounting options.
2. Main harness port, electronic port for the main harness
with HDMI style plugs ends.
3. Micro SD Card Slot
4. Mini USB port
2.4” LCD

INSTALLATION
OBDII ADAPTER PLUG
The OBDII Adapter is a communication hub for theWatchdog.
The OBD ll Adaptor plugs directly into the vehicle OBD ll port.The
diagram below illustrates all of the OBDII parts and ports.
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5
6
7
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3
4
1. OBD ll Male End: this is the part of the adapter plug that plugs into the vehicle OBDll port.
2. Main Harness port: the main harness will plug into theWatchdog and into this port during installation.
3. Power wire port: the power wire will run from this port to the vehicle fuse pox during installation.
4. Power Supply Switch: use this switch to change power from running o of the PowerWire to OBD ll power
as a power supply for theWatchdog.
5. Four Pin USB: This port is used if a Bully Dog pyrometer kit is purchased for theWatchdog.
6. Five Pin USB
7. Adapter Plug 2 amp fuse, (do not unplug unless replacing)

INSTALLATION
WATCHDOG MAIN WIRE HARNESS
The main harness connects theWatchdog to the OBD ll Adapter Plug and acts as the main line
of communication for the Watchdog. This harness is 5 ft in length.
POWER WIRE
The Power wire connects the OBD ll Adaptor Plug to the vehicle fuse box
to supply power to theWatchdog.

INSTALLATION
MICRO SD CARD
The Micro SD Card holds all of the electronic
les necessary to properly start up the
Watchdog, the SD card must be installed
into the micro SD card slot on the side of the
Watchdog at all times.The micro SD card
will even remain in the SD card slot during
internet updates.
UNIVERSAL WINDSHIELD MOUNT
This universal windshield mount is used to install theWatchdog rmly
onto the windshield, it is a suction cup mount that will work on any
vehicle windshield.We also oer a pillar pod mounting style, check our
web site for details.
MINI USB CABLE
The mini USB cable is a standard o the shelf mini
USB cable. It serves two purposes for theWatchDog:
1. Internet Updates
2. Downloading performance tests to a PC from the
WatchDog.

INSTALLATION
Watchdog & Windshield Mount
OBDII Adapter Plug
OBDII Port
Power Wire
Fuse Box
Fire wall grommet
(optional)
SECTION 3:Installation Overview
The installation overview diagram below illustrates a properly installed Watchdog. This
overview is meant to help reference the general location of installed parts and pieces of the
Watchdog. Note that some fuse boxes will be located inside the cab of the vehicle and will
not require that the power wire go through the vehicle fire wall. For ease of installation,
look for an in cab fuse box before going through the fire wall.

INSTALLATION
SECTION 4:Installation
These installation instructions are split into four easy installation parts or activities. Each
part contains a small set of instructions to complete the part. Complete each part in order in
which they appear in this section for the easiest installation of this product. The installation
tasks start on the following page.
QUICKTIP: be sure that the switch on the OBD ll adapter plug is in the“down,”position.This will ensure
that theWatchDog is running o of power supplied from the power wire.The end result is that theWatch
Dog will only turn on when the ignition is turned on.
Reference “Notch” is up
Switch is down

Possible OBDII Port Locations
(location may vary)
PART 1: CONNECT THE OBD ll ADAPTER TO THE VEHICLE OBD ll PORT
This part involves locating the vehicle’s OBD ll port and then simply plugging the OBD ll Adapter Plug
into the OBD ll port.
1. As the illustration below shows, OBD ll ports are always located somewhere under the drivers side
dash. The OBD ll port is a male receiver that will have the same shape as the end of the OBD ll Adaptor
plug.
2. Once the OBD ll port is located, then simply plug the OBD ll Adaptor plug into the OBD ll port.
OBDII Plug
Main Cable
Power Wire
OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram
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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
PART 2: INSTALLING THE POWER WIRE
Part 2 involves locating the correct fuse within the vehicle fuse box, and connecting the power wire
from the OBD ll Adaptor plug to the fuse in the fuse box.
Pre Installation: Locate the vehicle fuse box; the vehicle owners manual will indicate where the fuse box is
located within the vehicle. Open the fuse box and identify a fuse that has“key on power.”To identify the correct
fuse, nd an accessory fuse using the fuse diagram in the vehicle owners manual. If the vehicle manual does
not help identify an accessory fuse use a voltage meter to identify a fuse that supplies power only when the key
is in the on position.
Installation:
1. See the diagram to the right, simply plug the end of the power wire into the OBD
ll block before running the opposite end to fuse box.
Quick Tip: For the cleanest install of the power wire to a fuse
location use a spade connector and a fuse tap even though you
could just stu the Power wire into the fuse hole.
2. Run the end of the wire to the location of the fuse box. It may be necessary to go through the re wall to get
to the fuse box, if this is the case it may be easier to run through an existing grommet rather than drilling a new
hole.
3. Prepare the end of the power wire by attaching a spade connector to the end of the wire.
4. Remove the selected fuse from its location and then place a fuse tap that is made for that size of fuse
into that selected fuse location along with the original fuse.
5. Connect the spade connector to the end of the fuse tap.
6. Use zip ties to secure any loose wire left hanging from excess slack in the power wire.

INSTALLATION
PART 3: RUN WATCHDOG MAIN WIRE HARNESS
In this section you will connect theWatchdog Main Harness to the OBD ll Adaptor and then run
the other end of the main harness up the side of the vehicle dash and connect it to the back of
theWatchdog.
1. Plug one end of the Main Harness into the Main Harness port on the OBD ll adapter plug.
2. Run the other end of the harness up through the vehicle dash on the driver’s side so that the
end of the harness emerges from the dash near the vehicle A-pillar. It may be necessary to tem-
porarily remove the vehicle weather stripping and dash panel to achieve an installation where
the Main Harness cannot be seen when the driver’s door is opened.
3. Plug the Main Harness into the back side of theWatchdog, make sure that there is enough
slack in the main harness to accommodate mounting theWatchdog.
OBDII Plug
Main Cable
Power Wire
OBDII Adapter Plug Installation Diagram
Watchdog
INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
PART 4: MOUNTING THE WATCHDOG
The nal step to installation is mounting theWatchdog to the windshield using the universal
windshield mount.
1. Locate theT-shaped mount socket on the back side of
theWatchdog.
2. Notice that the top of the universal mount will t
intoT-shaped socket and slide forward to secure the
Watchdog to the mount.
3.With theWatchdog connected to the mount use the
windshield mount to secure theWatchdog to the wind-
shield. Be sure that the position of theWatchdog does
not obstruct the view of the road or distract the driver
from their primary responsibility, which is careful driving.
Also available is our 2 1/16” universal gauge mount.
Available on our website or through a Bully Dog Dealer.
PN: 30420

OPERATION
Menu
Coolant
RPM
Intake
Economy
00
rpm
25
mpg
32 F
32 F
SECTION 1:Button Navigation
The buttons used on the Watchdog are Capacitive touch. Capacitive touch buttons only require
a touch on the button area rather than a push like regular buttons require. It is not necessary to
apply any significant force to the button while navigating through the various menus.
Press the top left button to enter the Main Menu, also use this button to exit menus.
Press any of the four buttons on the left to
select items on the screen that are adjacent to
the button position.
While in the main screen, as is seen in the dia-
gram above, these two buttons on the right side
of the WatchDog activate Day Mode and Night
Mode settings. Press the top button to activate
Day Mode and the bottom to activate Night
Mode.While in main menus and sub menus, in
general, these buttons work as up and down
buttons, they may also be used to select items
on the screen adjacent to these buttons.

OPERATION
WatchDog for your vehicle.
Make sure theWachDog is connected to
the vehicle’s OBDII port and turn the
key to the RUN position.
SETUP WIZARD
Next
Exit
SECTION 2: Setting up the WatchDog (Very Important)
Proper setup of the WatchDog ensures that the accuracy of the information displayed by the
WatchDog will be reliable. This section is split into two different parts, these two different parts
should be performed in the order in which they appear in this manual to achieve proper setup.
The two parts involved are: Part 1 The Vehicle Setup Wizard, and Part 2 Checking vehicle Speed
and Economy read outs for accuracy.
PART 1: VEHICLE SETUP WIZARD AUTO STARTUP, 9 STEPS
The vehicle setup wizard will appear on the WatchDog screen automatically upon initial use of
the WatchDog and subsequently every time the software version is updated. The diagram be-
low shows an example of the SetupWizard welcome screen, when this screen appears press the
“Next,”button to begin or press the“Exit,”button to perform the Setup Wizard at a later time.
The Setup Wizard involves nine easy steps that take less than ve minutes to complete.
While performing the Setup Wizard the vehicle’s engine should be on and running.
To begin the SetupWizard press the“Next,”button.

OPERATION
STEP 1: Detect Vehicle Protocol (auto function):
Once the Vehicle Setup Wizard begins it will au-
tomatically detect the vehicles communication
protocol. The WatchDog will not be able to detect
vehicle protocol on some vehicles if the engine is
not running.
Special Note: If an error screen appears while the
WatchDog is detecting the communication pro-
tocol it means that the WatchDog is not installed
properly or the engine needs to be turned on. See
the appendix for further detail.
STEP 2: ENGINE Size:
Choose engine size or displacement in liters, refer
to vehicle owners manual or the engine informa-
tion sticker located near the top of the radiator
and fan.
Step 3: Choose curb weight of vehicle
The curb weight of a vehicle is usually posted on a
sticker on the inside of the drivers door jam. If the
curb weight cannot be found on the door jam, refer
to the vehicle owners manual or look for the curb
weight on the internet. The vehicle can also be
weighed on a vehicle scale.
The WatchDog is determining the
communication protocol used by
your vehicles ECM.
Connecting to vehicle:
CONNECT TO VEHICLE
Next ENGINE SIZE
Select engine
displacement
4.2L
Engine Sizes
Engine Sizes
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.2
Next SETWEIGHT
Select engine
displacement
7100 lbs
Pounds
Selected
6,800 lbs
6,900 lbs
7,000 lbs
7,200 lbs
7,300 lbs
7,400 lbs
7,500 lbs
7,100 lbs

OPERATION
Step 4: Select vehicle fuel type
In step four simply select the vehicle fuel type, gas-
oline or diesel, and then press“Next,”to continue.
Step 5: Choose Economy Goal:
Choose the desired fuel economy goal. The Driving
Coach uses this goal to help determine if you are
meeting your fuel economy goals. It will compare
your average economy and Trip economy to your
goal to help determine your Average Grade and
your Trip Grade. Try choosing a reasonable goal to
start and then choose a more dicult goal “down
the road,” as you improve your personal driving
skill.
Step 6: Adjust Sensitivity Setting
The sensitivity setting determines the degree to
which the Acceleration and Deceleration bar on the
Driving Coach interface react to actual vehicle ac-
celeration and deceleration.
A new user will want to start with a low or medium
sensitivity setting and work up from there as their
driving improves and they are able to hold a high
letter grade for average and trip economy.
Next FUEL TYPE
Select your vehicle’s fuel type.
GASOLINE
DIESEL
Next ECONOMY GOAL
Select a fuel economy
goal
20 MPG
Economy
Selected:
17 mpg
18mpg
19mpg
21mpg
22mpg
23mpg
24mpg
20 mpg
Next SENSITIVITY
Adjust Accel/Decel Sensitivity.
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH

OPERATION
Step 7: Turn the Driving Coach on or off
The Driving Coach can only be displayed on the
main screen if it is turned on either during the Ve-
hicle SetupWizard or by entering the Driving Coach
Setup menu. In this step select whether you want
the Driving Coach On or O after nishing the Ve-
hicle Setup Wizard.
Step 8: Verify settings/ setup complete
In this step the Watchdog displays the options you
have selected in the previous steps. Simply verify
that the information is correct by Selecting“Yes,”or
Select“No,”to restart the Vehicle Setup Wizard.
Step 9: Load Learning Instructions
Carefully read the on screen instructions before ex-
iting the Vehicle Setup Wizard. Once you have read
the on screen instruction, which is also displayed in
this screen to the right, exit into theWatchDog Main
Screen.
Special Note: Do not make any changes to the
WatchDog before performing step 9
The WatchDog is waiting to observe 2-3 seconds of
full throttle, changing parameters before performing this step may interrupt the process and result in
inaccurate readings. To successfully perform this test nd a safe setting and time to run your vehicle
at full throttle for 2-3 seconds and do so when convenient. Once this step is complete move on to part
2, testing for speed accuracy, of the WatchDog Setup.
DISPLAY COACH
Turn the Driving Coach Display On or
OFF by making your selection below.
Driving Coach ON
Driving Coach OFF
Next
Yes
Accept Settings
No
Start Over
SETUP WIZARD
Engine Size: 5.7Liters
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Econ Goal: 20 mpg
Accel/Decel: Medium Sensitivity
Are these settings correct?
The WatchDog is must ‘learn’the
correct ranges of THROTTLE
and LOAD for your vehicle.
When it is safe to do so accelerate at
full throttle for several seconds to tlearn
the throttle and load ranges.
LEARNING
Exit

OPERATION
Part 2: Check Speed and Fuel Economy Accuracy
The accuracy of the speed read out and fuel economy read out are two items that can be
adjusted within theWatchDog menu system. It is important that these two parameters are
accurate for most of the information output by the WatchDog and the Driving Coach to be
reliable. Follow the easy steps below to check and adjust these two important parameters.
Checking WatchDog Speed Read out Accuracy:
1. Make sure that speed is displayed in one of the four gauge locations along the left side of the
WatchDog while viewing the Main Screen. If Speed is not displayed then simply enter into the Gauge
Setup menu and highlight speed for any one of the four gauge locations.
2. With speed displayed on the Main Screen prepare to go out on the road and perform a speed test.
There are two reliable ways to test for speed accuracy: Method 1 is using a GPS and Method 2 is using
a stop watch.
Method 1 GPS: Use a GPS device to compare the speed displayed on the GPS device with the speed
that was displayed on theWatchDog at the same time. At any one time, if the speed displayed on the
WatchDog is more than 1 mph dierent than the GPS device then the WatchDog should be adjusted,
but rst, calculate the percent dierence plus or minus.
To calculate the percent dierence use this formula:
WatchDog speed - GPS Speed
GPS Speed
Example 1: A GPS device reads 65 mph and the Watch Dog reads 62 mph at a single moment
62 - 65
65
-3
65
-.046 or -4.6% then round up to -5%
Once you have your answer move to step 3.
Percent dierence =
1. Percent dierence =
2. Percent dierence =
3. Percent dierence =

OPERATION
Method 2 Stop Watch: Use a Stop Watch to measure how long it takes to travel one mile while trav-
eling at 60 mph according to the WatchDog. To perform this method accelerate up to a speed of 60
mph according to theWatchDog and then set the vehicle speed control at that speed.While traveling
at that constant speed record the amount of time in seconds that it takes to travel exactly one mile.
Use highway mile markers to ensure that your one mile measurement is correct. If it takes 60 seconds
to travel one mile at a speed of 60 mph then the WatchDog is reading accurately. If it takes at least 2
seconds more or less than 60 seconds then you will want to record that dierence and use the formula
below to calculate the percent dierence before moving to step 3.
To calculate the percent dierence use this formula:
Recorded Time - 60 seconds
60 seconds
Example 1: Using a stop watch the actual time it took to drive one mile while traveling at 60 mph
according the WatchDog was 63 seconds.
63 - 60
60
3
60
.05 or 5.0%
Once you have your answer move on to step 3.
3. If the WatchDog is reading accurately according to either method then there is no need to adjust
the WatchDog speed display. If the WatchDog reads inaccurately then you will want to adjust the
speed display. To adjust speed for an inaccurate read out on the WatchDog enter the Main Menu
then navigate to the Vehicle Setup menu and enter into the Adjust Speed Display menu.
Once in the Speed Display menu adjust the speed by the exact opposite percent dierence that you
calculated to correct theWatchDog’s speed. So if the percent dierence was equal to 5.0% then adjust
the Speed Display to -5.0% to counterbalance the eect of the 5.0% inaccuracy. See the diagram on
the next page that illustrates the dierence.
Percent dierence =
1. Percent dierence =
2. Percent dierence =
3. Percent dierence =