Pivot 3-drive PRO User manual

1
Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate
Features
3-drive PRO
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POWER
RESPONSE
ECO
3-drive PRO
P
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POWER
RESPONSE
ECO
3 - drive
PRO
User’s Manual
(This Book)
Please check the contents of the packageContents
Controller
[65×26×13.5(D) mm]
Unit
[50×22×70(D) mm]
Zip Ties
(Large) × 2
(Small) × 2
Throttle Controller
Part Names
Display
1SET Switch
2
MODE Switch
3
• Switching Modes
• Mode Display
• Degree of
Acceleration Display
(5–100%)
• Display Each Settings
Double-sided Tapes
[45×14mm] × 2
[25×35mm] × 1
L-shaped Fastener
(3DP As of July, 2018 No.2)
Thank you for purchasing PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
USER’S MANUAL
Product
If this product is given to another
user, make sure to include this
User’s Manual.
Product Number :
3DP
()
Before Using / Contents ……………………………………… 1
Part Names …………………………………………………… 1
Features………………………………………………………… 2
procedure 1 Connecting The Wires ………………………… 3
procedure 2 Installing The Product ………………………… 3
procedure 3 Initial Settings (Degree of Acceleration Setting)…… 4
How to Operate………………………………………………… 5
Display Items…………………………………………………… 6
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………… 7
• For Adjusting the Change
Ratio for each Mode
• Initial Settings
Turning off the Display
Note: This product is interlocked
with the ECU (engine computer)
power. Depending on the model of
car, the display may remain on for
up to 15 minutes even after the
ignition has been turned off; this is
normal.
After installation, make sure to carry out “Initial Settings” .
After having installed this product, make sure to make settings for your car’s special characteristics by carrying out the
“Initial Settings” on Page 4. If the “Initial Settings” are not carried out, a Check Engine Light may go on. Also, the unit
will remain in NORMAL Mode even if the Mode is switched.
Worried about Installation?
If you are worried about carrying out wiring or other installation procedures please consult your dealer.
Do not install this product if the ECU is not the original one or when a sub-ECU from other companies is being used.
Only use with Manufacturer’ s Original ECU.
When uninstalling the product, make sure to return it to NORMAL Mode before carrying out any work. Reconnecting this
product in a different mode may cause the Check Engine Light to come on.
Set to NORMAL Mode upon Removal of Product.
Under no circumstances should modifications or changes be made to this product. Doing so may cause damage not only to the
product, but to the car and the operation of the car in which it is installed.
Modifying this Product is Forbidden.
Only use 3-drive Specialized Harness.
Using another type of harness will cause troubles and failure; use only the 3-drive specialized harness.

2
Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate Features
E5
P7
Normal
r5
100
50
050100
Compact Controller Provides Genuine-Style
Installation
The compact, thin, square design with accentuated edge
allows for installation in any number of places without that
added-on look.
Use with OBD Connected Products OK
With no need for a power connection to the OBD, it is
possible to use other OBD connected products without a
splitter connection.
Easy Connection to Accelerator Connector
Simplified wiring prevents signal malfunctions caused by
decreased voltage due to low-current circuitry.
Also Compatible with Collision Mitigation System
and Euro Car
This controller can be used in not only euro car, but
also, those equipped with collision mitigation systems.
Optimized Control for Smooth Ride
Throttle control at all levels has been optimized to
provide a silky smooth ride.
Set to Prevent Malfunction
The initialization style set-up makes sure that malfunc-
tion will never occur no matter what type of pedal is
being used.
Safety System for Extra Peace of Mind
The safety system which automatically returns to
“NORMAL” mode upon poor connection or trouble
ensures your safety.
High Precision Accelerator Opening Monitor
The highly precise monitoring displays accelerator
opening in units of 1% from 5 to 100%.
17 Step / 4 Mode Wide-Range Adjustment
The four modes include: “POWER” mode with 7 steps for
increasing response across all ranges, “RESPONSE”
mode with 5 steps for increasing response, like a wire
throttle, in the lower and middle ranges, “ECO” mode with
5 steps for suppressing rapid acceleration to help increase
gas mileage, and “NORMAL” mode for regular driving.
r5: MAX. RESPONSE mode P7: MAX. POWER mode E5: MAX. ECO mode
HONDA STEP WAGON (RG1) / Running distance: 0-400 m / Degree of acceleration: 30%
No OBD Connection Necessary!
Low-Profile Controller provides Genuine-Style Installation
Compatible with Collision Mitigation System and Euro Car
Comparison of Fuel Consumption
r5
Normal
E5
r5
Normal
E5
117 c c
107cc
58cc
20sec
P7 P7 157cc
19sec
23sec
29sec
Comparison of Acceleration Time
Features
Air Intake
Throttle Valve
POWER Mode (P7) RESPONSE Mode (r5)
Throttle
Opening
76%
Throttle
Opening
76%
ECO Mode (E5)
Throttle
Opening
22%
Throttle
Opening
22%
NORMAL Mode
Throttle
Opening
39%
Throttle
Opening
39%
Throttle
Opening
62%
Throttle
Opening
62%
Degree of Acceleration (%)
P7: MAX. POWER Mode r5: MAX. RESPONSE Mode
E5: MAX. ECO Mode Note: In some car models with a Valvematic engine, control is carried out by the exhaust
valve rather than the throttle valve.
Degree of
Acceleration
e.g., 40%
Throttle Opening (%)
Examples of Changes in Throttle Opening
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

3
Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate
Features
OFF
Note: After inserting the connector, pull lightly to make sure that it is securely locked.
Basic Wiring When installing make sure to use the correct Specialized Harness for your car model.
Unit Accelerator
Controller
Controller Specialized Harness (sold separately)
(1.5m)
(0.5m)
Clean to remove
oil and dust.
Fastening to a Flat Place
Installing The Controller Install the Controller to a position which is easy to see.
Controller
(Example of Installation)
Fastening to a Flat Place
Installing The UnitCable processing of the Unit As shown in the diagram below, fasten the unit into
positions not usually affected by water.
Unit
Clean to remove
oil and dust.
Center
console
Controller
L-shaped Fastener
Double-sided tape
Double-sided tape
Using the L-shaped Fastener
Instrument panel
Connect to the
side of the unit.
5-pin
Connector Connect to the side of the unit.
6-pin
Connector
Turn the ignition
to the OFF
position.
Accelerator
Passage of over
15 minutes
Accelerator
Connector
Disconnect
the connector
Note: For details about connecting the specialized harness, please refer to the
user’s manual that came with that harness.
Depending on the type of vehicle, if the connector is disconnected before the
ECU power is switched OFF the Check Engine Light may go on. (If the Light
comes on: > Refer to Page 8, “How to Turn Off the Check Engine Light” )
Only disconnect the accelerator connector after having
waited at least 15 minutes from the time that the ignition
was turned OFF.
Connecting The Wires
procedure1
5-pin Connector
(See Note)
6-pin Connector
(See Note)
Accelerator Connector
Specialized Harness
(sold separately)
Installing The Products
procedure2
Do not use magnetic holders, such as for
a smartphone, to prevent malfunction.
Please be sure to bundle away all wires with
tape not to get damaged by any steel plate or
screws as this may cause short circuit.
By using the L-shaped
Fastener that comes
with this product, it is
possible to install the
unit on the dashboard
even if it is curved or
on an angle.
Note: It is possible to
install the L-shaped
Fastener in the
reverse direction.
Adjustable
angle for
easier
viewing
Fasten the cables not to disconnect
connectors by getting caught on cables. (Example of Installation)
On the back side
of the under cover
On the inside of
the kick panel
Under the steering
column cover
Do not install into low positions
On the steering
column cover
Double-sided
tape
[25 × 35 mm]
Double-sided
tape
[45 ×14 mm]
Specialized
Harness
Label
To Sp ecia lized
Harness
Zip Tie
(Small)

4
Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate Features
Make sure to carry out this operation.
Press until
“0” appears
Release
START
ENGINE
STOP
ON
Press
Press
Do not press in on pedal
Press down on pedal
Check the Settings
(100%)
(Normal Mode)
1
2
Controller Display Area Operational Procedure
7
With the accelerator at 100%,
press the SET switch.
8
Once the display changes to
00. release the accelerator.
Press the SET switch
until “0” is displayed.
3When “0” appears
release the SET switch.
4
Pedal is not pressed down.
(Release the accelerator to 0%)
6Pedal is completely
pressed down.
(Press in on the accelerator to 100%)
Count down from 5 to 0
after the “ cA ” blinking.
0%
Controller Display Area Operational Procedure
Set to
100%
100%
The values shown in the display will
vary depending on the type of car.
(SET)
(100%)
(100%)
(Normal Mode)
9
[Making the Settings]
Setting Completed
If the device is re-installed into a different vehicle, make
sure to carry out these settings again.
After having finished settings and the battery or
wires have been disconnected it is not necessary
to carry out “Initial Settings” .
Turn the ignition ON.
(engine not running)
(Normal Mode)
Without braking,
press down twice
or
If -- does not appear,
press the MODE switch
until -- appears.
5Press the SET switch.
Set to
0%
Before making the “Initial Settings”
procedure3Initial Settings (Degree of Acceleration Setting)
Make sure to carry out these settings.
1. Make settings only after having completed all wiring (connector installation).
2. Make settings with the ignition in the ON position(engine not running)and the gear in P (Parking)or
N (Neutral).
When installing for
the first time
When installing into a
different car
Initial
Settings
Initial
Settings
• This operation sets the car’s accelerator
characteristics into the controller unit.
• If the “Initial Settings” are not carried out,
the unit will remain in NORMAL Mode even
if the Mode is switched.
• If this settings have been improperly made
a Check Engine Light may go on.
Note: If the display is incorrect, start
again from step above.
2
7
7
If is
displayed at
If after the “Er” is shown the display returns to
as shown in 4( “L.1” or so on), it means that
the degree of acceleration settings have not
been confirmed properly. Re-do the settings
from step 4.

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Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate
Features
Normal
100
50
050100
100
50
050100
100
50
050100
P7
Normal
Normal
r5
E5
How to Operate
RESPONSE Mode
ECO Mode
POWER Mode
Switch the Mode
Switch the Change Ratio
is displayed
is displayed
is displayed
Change with each pressing
of the SET switch.
Change with each pressing
of the SET switch.
Change with each pressing
of the SET switch.
The Mode will change with each
pressing of the MODE switch. ECO Mode POWER Mode
RESPONSE Mode
NORMAL Mode
Greatest
Change Ratio
Smallest
Change Ratio
Greatest
Change Ratio
Smallest
Change Ratio
Greatest
Change Ratio
Smallest
Change Ratio
Even if the mode is switched the respective change ratio settings will not be changed.
Low and mid-range
is improved.
Features of each mode
RESPONSE Mode
ECO Mode
POWER Mode
Change
Ratio
Change
Ratio
Change
Ratio
12345
12345
12345
67
Up
Down
Normal
Up
Down
Normal
Up
Down
Normal
Sports
ECO-driving City driving
In heavy traffic Slippery road
Circuit
Sports
Near the wired characteristics
Circuit
RESPONSE
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Note: Better than POWER mode.
All range is improved.
Downward trend.
RESPONSE
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Downward trend.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
RESPONSE
Improving trend.
All range is downward.
Degree of Acceleration (%)
Degree of Acceleration (%)
Degree of Acceleration (%)
Throttle Opening (%) Throttle Opening (%) Throttle Opening (%)

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Trouble-
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate Features
3-drive PRO
P
r
E
POWER
RESPONSE
ECO
Degree of
Acceleration (output)
(20%)
Degree of Acceleration Monitor
• Degree of Acceleration Monitor shows the rate of acceleration output to the ECU
where 0 represents the pedal not being pressed in and 100 equals when the
pedal is fully pressed down.
• Displays accelerator opening in units of 1% from 5 to 100%.
(When it is 100%, 00. is displayed.)
Displays the amount of pressure placed on the accelerator pedal.
(output signal) [5–100%, 1% unit .]
Check acceleration during ECO driving
USE 1Check control status USE 3
Check acceleration during regular driving
USE 2
ECO
Press down on pedal.
40%
With the ignition in the ON position and
under NORMAL Mode press in the pedal
until it reaches 40%, if the mode is
changed to P7 the display should read
67 (67%) and if placed in E5 the display
should change to 27 (27%).
Note: The actual display may differ slightly.
In NORMAL Mode
Switch mode to
P7
Switch mode to
E5
Please use to check the degree of acceleration for any type of driving, not just ECO Mode.
0%
0%
100
100%
100%
-
e.g. 40%
To ensure reduced fuel
consumption during
acceleration the degree of
acceleration should be
between 15% and 25%. To
further improve results use
ECO Mode when wishing to
save fuel.
Display Items
Display Details
POWER Mode (higher number = higher response)
ECO Mode (higher number = lower response)
RESPONSE Mode (higher number = higher response)
NORMAL (Normal Performance)
Degree of Acceleration
Degree of Acceleration (100%)
(e.g. 32%)
Display for Settings
Display Details
Initial Settings Mode
Position when accelerator is
not pressed down
Position when accelerator is
fully pressed down
Settings Completed
Display Items

7
Trouble -
Shooting
Before
Using
Initial Settings
Connecting
The Wires
Installing
The Product
How to
Operate
Features
Troubleshooting
The ignition has been turned OFF but the
display remain on.
This product is interlocked with the ECU (engine computer) power. Depending on the model of car, the
display may remain on for up to 15 minutes even after the ignition has been turned off; this is normal.
Trouble
Concerning Basic Operations and Car Problems
Possible Causes Possible Solutions
Re-connect the disconnected connector and turn
off the Light (See page 8 of this manual).
Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of this
manual) and turn off the Light (See page 8).
After returning it to NORMAL Mode, carry out the
“Initial Settings” (See page 4 of this manual) and turn
off the Light (See page 8).
While making “Initial Settings”
an Er appears in the display.
-- appears in the display.
The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carried
out.
The ignition is set to the ON position but
the display of the Main Unit will not light
up.
OR the display goes OFF while in use.
The accelerator connector or Specialized Harness
was disconnected with the ignition in the ON position or
within 15 minutes after having turned the ignition OFF.
The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carried
out.
The product was in a mode other than NORMAL
Mode when removed from a car and installed into a
different car.
Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections
are correct or not.
A Check Engine Light has gone on.
Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of this
manual).
Poor connection of 5-pin Connector and
6-pin Connector .
Poor connection of Specialized Harness .
Specialized Harness being used is incorrect.
Concerning the Throttle Controller
Trouble Possible Causes Possible Solutions
The “Initial Settings” have not been properly carried out.Even if the Mode is changed, the
changes cannot be felt.
The ignition has been turned to the OFF position immedi-
ately after having finished the setting of change ratios or
changing the Mode.
After having made settings of change ratios or
changing the Mode, wait for at least two seconds
before turning the ignition to the OFF position.
The Mode and/or the setting of
change ratios can not be saved.
Make the “Initial Settings” (See page 4 of this
manual).

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PIVOT CORPORATION 87-3, Shimookada Okada, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-0313 Japan TEL[phone]
• Our products have already been recognized as our Industrial Property or are in the process of receiving Industrial Property status.
• We plan in the near future to take all possible legal measures to protect against unfair competition from look-alike products using
similar designs, regulating characteristics, circuitry and circuitry layout.
• We strictly prohibit the unlicensed use of the PIVOT trademark and the unauthorized use of PIVOT User’s Manual.
(Note)
Check Engine
Light is ON
Note
How to Turn Off the Check Engine Light.
If the Check Engine Light comes on due to some operational mistake, please follow the directions below to turn it off.
1. Under normal conditions, start and stop the engine several times.
2. If that does not turn off the lamp, disconnect the cable from
- terminal of the battery for about 10 minutes.
3. If that does not turn off the lamp, please consult your local car dealer and have them turn it off.
•When making initial settings make sure to
stop the engine and place in Parking or
Neutral. It is dangerous to carry out these
settings while the engine is running.
•Do not work in areas where there is exces-
sive exhaust. Due to vehicle exhaust
emission poisoning or fire may result in a
damage to humans.
•Do not crush the cable. Please be
careful that the cable does not get
crushed by the seat rail or car door
steel plate, nor cut by any sharp
steel plate as this may cause a
poor connection or an electric short
leading to fire or other danger.
•While driving DO NOT operate
switches or pay prolonged
attention to the display; it is
extremely dangerous.
•Make sure that all wiring and
fastening down of the product
does not interfere with driving
nor be done in such a way as to
cause poor connections.
WARNING
Improper use or disregard
of these warnings may
result in the injury or death
of people.
•PIVOT Corporation accepts no responsi-
bility, in any manner whatsoever, for
damage and/or trouble to your vehicle or
product, nor for any accidents that are the
result of the misuse of this product.
•Please confirm that the type of vehicle you
wish to install into is listed in the “List of
Specialized Harnesses by Car Model for
3-drive · PRO” .
•When installing this product, we
recommend that if technical knowl-
edge becomes necessary please
consult a qualified mechanic.
•If the device is improperly installed
or settings have been improperly
made a Check Engine Light may
go on.
•Please wipe with a soft dry cloth
(a lens cloth).
•Please do not use alcohol or
benzine.
This may cause damage to the
painted surface or cracks in the
plastic.
•Do not, in any manner, process,
take apart, or make changes to
this product.
CAUTION
Improper use or disregard
of these warnings may
cause injury to persons,
damage the product and/or
other things.