Smarty MADS S-06 User manual

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Smarty
MADS - Micro Tuner model S-06
Common Rail Dodge Ram
5.9L, 24 Valve, Cummins Diesel Engine
Instruction manual
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING
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THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
This product is intended for OFF ROAD USE ONLY
This product is not intended to be used to break the law
Do not use this product until you have read the following agreement.
This agreement 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 the
terms and conditions.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
MADS, it’s distributors, jobbers and dealers ( hereafter Seller ) shall be in no way responsible for the product’s proper uses
and service. THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS.
The buyer acknowledges that he is not relying on the Sellers skill or judgement to select of furnish goods suitable for any
particular purpose and that there are no liabilities which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, and the buyer
hereby waivers all remedies or liabilities expressed or implied, arising by law or otherwise ( including without any
obligation of the seller with respect fitness, merchantability and consequential damages ) whatever or not occasioned by the
sellers negligence.
The Seller disclaims any warranty and expressly disclaims any liability for personal injury and 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 use or sale of any such equipment.
The Seller assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products.
It is the installers responsibility to check for proper installation and in doubt contact the manufacturer.
The buyer is solely responsible for all warranty issues from the manufacturer.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
MADS ( Hereafter Seller ) gives Limited Warranty as to description, quality, merchantability, and fitness for any particular
purpose, productiveness, or any other matter of the Seller’s product sold herewith. The Seller shall be in no way responsible
for the products proper use and service and the buyer hereby waives all rights other than those expressly written herein. This
warranty shall not be extended, altered or varied except to be a written instrument signed by Seller and Buyer.
The warranty is limited to one ( 1 ) year from the date of sale and limited solely to the parts contained within the products
kit. All products that are in question of warranty must be returned prepaid to the Seller and must be accompanied by a dated
proof of purchase receipt. All Warranty claims are subject to approval by MADS.
Under no circumstances will the Seller be liable for any labour charged or travel time incurred by in
diagnosis for defects, removal, or reinstallation of this product or any other contingent expenses.
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 TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INDICATES THAT THE BUYER HAS READ AND
UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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CAUTION
This MADS product is intended for use on unmodified stock engines. Remove any performance
enhancing electronic devices and make sure the ECM has been returned to STOCK if you have used
another manufacturer’s programmer before the Smarty Micro Tuner.
The use of this product to change the performance characteristics of your vehicle could invalidate the
warranty provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Consult your vehicle warranty before using the
product on your vehicle.
NEVER CONNECT BOTH THE SMARTY CONNECTORS AT THE SAME TIME!
This could damage Smarty and the computer USB port.
NEVER UNPLUG SMARTY WHILE IT IS UPDATING YOUR ECM.
Smarty can recover without pulling fuses, or disconnecting batteries, BUT do not intentionally create
this situation. When Smarty is DONE with ECM updates, ABS changes, or clearing DTC codes, it
may be unplugged, even if Smarty does not display the typical “Unplug Smarty and Turn Key OFF”
screen.
It is recommended that you do not store your Smarty Micro Tuner in your vehicle if ambient
temperatures in your area fall below 32°F. Excessively low temperatures can cause malfunction or
damage to Smarty Micro Tuner that is not covered by the MADS warranty.
In the case of ECM replacement, restore the ECM back to the STOCK software before the ECM
replacement. Smarty works only with one vehicle and one ECM at a time while it is VIN Locked.
Under no circumstances we will refund, repair, or warranty units that are send in and result VIN #
locked.
RESTORE ECM TO STOCK SOFTWARE BEFORE ANY SERVICE ASSISTANCE.
If you need to return your vehicle to a service center, restore the vehicle ECM to its STOCK program
by following the instruction in this manual. The service center might reprogram your vehicle with an
updated, STOCK, software ECM reflash without your knowledge. If your vehicle has not been
returned to its STOCK program prior to a service visit and the ECM is reflashed, the Smarty Micro
Tuner will no longer be able to program your vehicle. Such failure is not covered by the MADS
warranty. Under no circumstances will we refund, repair, or warranty units that are sent in that are
locked.

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SUMMARY
CAUTION................................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Before you begin ............................................................................................................................ 5
Your vehicle’s STOCK program ........................................................................................................ 5
Service Centers..................................................................................................................................... 5
Locking and Unlocking Smarty. ......................................................................................................... 5
Smarty preparation.............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Smarty overview............................................................................................................................. 5
Keyboard operation ............................................................................................................................. 5
Connectors ............................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Connecting Smarty to your vehicle ............................................................................................... 6
4. Updating the ECM......................................................................................................................... 6
First time update. ................................................................................................................................. 6
Changing Software............................................................................................................................... 8
Recovery of the ECM......................................................................................................................... 10
5. Reading Key-on counter.............................................................................................................. 11
6. Reading DTC’s ............................................................................................................................ 12
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes .................................................................................................. 12
Clearing DTC codes ........................................................................................................................... 13
7. ABS Update.................................................................................................................................. 13
Tire height update.............................................................................................................................. 13
8. Updating Smarty .......................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix A: Error messages description .............................................................................................. 15
Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 16
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................... 16

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1. Before you begin
Your vehicle’s STOCK program
Your vehicle’s ECM must contain the manufacturer’s STOCK factory program. If you have used a
programmer from another aftermarket company you must use their product to return your ECM back to
STOCK condition before proceeding. If you have a performance-enhancing device installed, it must be
removed.
Service Centers
If you need to return your vehicle to a service center, restore the vehicle ECM to its STOCK program.
The service center might reprogram your vehicle with an updated, STOCK, software ECM reflash
without your knowledge. If your vehicle has not been returned to its STOCK program prior to a
service visit and the ECM is reflashed, the Smarty Micro Tuner will no longer be able to program your
vehicle. Such failure is not covered by the MADS warranty.
Under no circumstances will we refund, repair, or warranty units that are sent in that are locked.
Locking and Unlocking Smarty.
Once Smarty is used on a vehicle, it is VIN # LOCKED to that vehicle AND to that ECM. Smarty can
be used only on that vehicle to update ECM software and ABS (speedometer) changes. In order to
unlock Smarty, you must use Smarty to return the ECM to the STOCK software, otherwise, Smarty
will remain locked. Only Smarty can unlock itself. Follow the instructions in this Manual to return
your vehicle to STOCK software. Once unlocked, Smarty may be used on a different vehicle. While
Smarty is VIN# Locked, it can still be used to read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) on a
vehicle and ECM that it is NOT locked to.
Vehicle preparation
Before connecting the Smarty Micro Tuner to your vehicle, make sure that all power-draining
accessories are turned off: Radio, headlights, lights, cell phones, etc. All those devices need to be
turned off. Please apply the parking brake before you begin a download.
As the Smarty Micro Tuner needs full battery voltage to program, ensure your vehicle battery is fully
charged and NOT connected to a battery charger.
Do not disturb or remove the connection cable during the updating operation.
Smarty preparation
During the first use, Smarty reads the identification parameters of your vehicle. After the first use,
Smarty can be used only with your vehicle.
Returning the ECM to STOCK software restores Smarty into the original, unlocked condition.
2. Smarty overview
Keyboard operation
Smarty’s keyboard is composed of 12 keys:
•Numerical keys from 0 to 9, used to select menu options and enter numerical values
•Right arrow key, used to confirm the selected operation
•Left arrow key, used to go one step back in the operation flow

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Connectors
Two connectors are available in Smarty’s upper edge:
USB
ECM Cable
•USB Connector: Used for connecting Smarty to a personal computer for updates. The update
softwares can be downloaded from MADS internet site (www.madselectronics.com).
A USB cable is not included. Standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 cables can be used to connect Smarty
to your personal computer.
•15 pin Connector: Used to connect Smarty to the vehicle through the vehicle’s diagnostic port with
an OBD II cable.
The OBD II – J1926 diagnostic connector cable is included in Smarty’s box. Note: Connecting any
other cable to the 15 pin connector invalidates MADS warranty, because it could damage Smarty.
Smarty automatically switches on when one of the two connections described above is made.
NEVER CONNECT BOTH CABLES AT THE SAME TIME. This could damage Smarty and the
computer USB port. Such failure is not covered by the MADS warranty
3. Connecting Smarty to your vehicle
•Turn on the ignition key to the RUN position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
•Plug the furnished OBD II cable into the 15 pin connector in the top edge of Smarty and
GENTLY tighten the screws by hand. Over tightening these two screws DOES NOT make a
tighter or better connection. The screws are provided to keep the plug held gently to Smarty.
•Plug the Smarty cable into the diagnostic port on your vehicle. The diagnostic port is located
inside the cab, to the passenger side of the steering wheel, at the bottom of the dash panel near
the floor.
4. Updating the ECM
First time update.
Turn on the ignition key to the RUN position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
Plug Smarty’s cable into the diagnostic connector of your vehicle. Smarty will display:
Smarty CR
V:4.00A D:1.00A
The second line of the display shows the firmware version and the tuning data version.
Both the internal firmware and the tuning data information can be updated connecting a personal
computer. (See MADS internet site for more details.) Then the main menu appears:
1=ECM Update
2=Read DTC codes
From the main menu, press ‘1’ to select ECM Update.
Smarty will try to communicate with the ECM. If the connection cannot be established, Smarty asks
you to switch off the ignition key:
Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’

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Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will then ask you to switch the ignition key
“ON” in order to retry the connection:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. Press the ‘>’ key.
When the connection has been established, Smarty shows the current installed software. During the
first programming, the following screen will appear which indicates a STOCK ECM program is
installed:
Present SW:STOCK
Press ‘>’
Smarty will read the serial number of your vehicle and the serial number of your ECM, then store them
into its onboard memory for future reference. From this moment on, Smarty will work only with your
vehicle until your vehicle is restored back to the stock settings by Smarty.
Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will ask you to select one of the CaTCHER software versions to load into the
ECM:
Choose CaTCHER
Press a # ey
You can choose one of TEN different CaTCHER versions according to the desired performance. Enter
the single digit number (from 0 to 9), that corresponds with the software number to be programmed
into your ECM.
When you have entered the preferred CaTCHER software, Smarty asks if you want to adjust the speed
limiter of the truck. The speed limiter can be adjusted anywhere from 25 to 250 MPH in one MPH
steps.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your tires might not be rated for increased speeds. Please check your tires rating!
1=Adj.Speed lim.
2=Program SW: 5
You can return back one step, in any moment with the ‘<’ key
If you do not want to adjust the speed limiter, to start the updating session, press ‘2’.
To adjust the speed limiter, press ‘1’, the following page will appear::
Speed lim:xxx
New lim:___
When you have entered the speed limit, Smarty asks you to confirm the selection before he downloads
the new software into the ECM: (example software #5 has been entered):
Program SW: 5
Press ‘>’
Press the ‘<’ key to return back one step and enter a different software number.
Press the ‘>’ key to confirm your selection and to begin the updating session. You will see the
following screen:
PROGRAMMING
Please wait

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After a few seconds, a numeric counter begins with the percentage of the transmitted software. At the
end of the download (when 100% is reached) Smarty will update the functional parameters of the
ECM. Typical programming time is two minutes. The following screen will appear:
Updating ECM
Please wait
During the updating session, Smarty can ask to Turn key OFF and Turn Key ON. Please follow these
instruction. DO NOT DISCONNECT Smarty before the updating session is completed.
At the end of the updating session, the following screen appears:
UPDATE DONE
After a few seconds Smarty displays the following message:
Unplug Smarty
Please unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the Key off for 15 seconds.
Remember to restore the STOCK software before returning your vehicle to a service center.
Changing Software
Turn on the ignition key to the RUN position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
Plug Smarty’s cable into the diagnostic connector of your vehicle. Smarty will display:
# Smarty CR #
V:4.00A D:1.00A
When the “ # “ symbols are displayed on the first line, Smarty is VIN# locked to a vehicle.
The second line of the display shows the firmware version and the tuning data version.
After a few seconds the main menu will appear:
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Read DTC codes
Once Smarty is VIN# Locked, the ABS control system can be accessed in order to correct the wheel
height.
Press the ‘1’ key, and Smarty displays the following screen:
1=ECM Update
2=ABS Update
Press the ‘1’ key to select ECM Update.
Smarty will try to communicate with the ECM. If the connection cannot be established, Smarty asks
you to switch off the ignition key:
Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will then ask you to turn on the ignition key
in order to retry the connection:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. Press the ‘>’ key.
When the connection has been established, Smarty shows the currently installed software.

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After the first update, the following screen will appear displaying the CaTCHER software currently
installed in the ECM: (See example below for Smarty software #5).
Present SW: 5
Press ‘>’
Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty asks you to select either CaTCHER Software Versions (see Change
CaTCHER Programs below) or the STOCK software:
1=CaTCHER SWs
2=Stoc SW
Return to STOCK program.
Press the ‘2’ key. Smarty asks for confirmation to restore the ECM to STOCK software:
Program STOCK SW
Press ‘>’
Press the ‘>’ key. The ECM is restored to STOCK software and Smarty is unlocked. Smarty can now
be used on another vehicle.
Change CaTCHER programs.
Press the ‘1’ key in the above described menu. Smarty asks you to enter the CaTCHER software
number (0 to 9) that is to be loaded into the ECM:
Choose CaTCHER
Press a # ey
Enter the single digit number (from 0 to 9) that corresponds with the software number to be
programmed into your ECM.
When you have entered the preferred CaTCHER software, Smarty asks if you want to adjust the speed
limiter of the truck. The speed limiter can be adjusted anywhere from 25 to 250 MPH in one MPH
steps.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your tires might not be rated for increased speeds. Please check your tires rating!
1=Adj.Speed lim.
2=Program SW: 5
You can return back one step, in any moment with the ‘<’ key
If you do not want to adjust the speed limiter, to start the updating session, press ‘2’.
To adjust the speed limiter, press ‘1’, the following page will appear::
Speed lim:xxx
New lim:___
When you have choosen the speed limit, Smarty asks you to confirm the selection before he downloads
the new software into the ECM: (example software #9 has been entered):
Program SW: 9
Press ‘>’
Press the ‘<’ key to return back one step and enter a different software number.
Press the ‘>’ key to confirm your selection and to begin the updating session. You will see the
following screen:

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PROGRAMMING
Please wait
After a few seconds, a numeric counter begins with the percentage of the transmitted software. At the
end of transmission (when 100% is reached), Smarty will update the functional parameters of the ECM.
Typical programming time is two minutes. The following screen will appear:
Updating ECM
Please wait
During the updating session, Smarty can ask to Turn key OFF and Turn Key ON. Please follow these
instruction. DO NOT DISCONNECT Smarty before the updating session is completed.
At the end of the updating session, the following screen will appear:
UPDATE DONE
After a few seconds Smarty displays the following message:
Unplug Smarty
Please unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the key of for 15 seconds.
Recovery of the ECM
If an interruption occurs during an Update or the Update operation is terminated before the normal end
for any reason the ECM will not be operational. You must recover the ECM using Smarty to resume
the update process.
Attention! The engine will not start before the ECM has been recovered properly!
(The Wait to Start Light will flash continuously)
DON’T PANIC!
MADS has developed a special boot loader software that is used during all the ECM Updates. Unlike
the OEM DRBIII tool, there is no need to pull fuses or disconnect the batteries! No tools are needed!
At MADS we’ve done our homework!
Just follow the directions on Smarty’s display.
Smarty will handle the situation for you in a few simple steps.
Unplug Smarty, then, plug it in again. After a few seconds the usual main menu will appear.
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Read DTC codes
Press the ‘1’ key, and Smarty displays the following screen:
1=ECM Update
2=ABS Update
Press the ‘1’ key to select ECM Update.
Smarty will try to establish the communication with the ECM. The connection cannot be established
because the last updating session has been interrupted. Smarty knows that the last update has not been
performed correctly, and will recognise the not operational ECM condition.
Smarty asks you to switch off the ignition key:
Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’

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Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will then ask you then to turn ON the
ignition key in order to retry the communication:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. Press the ‘>’ key.
The communication cannot start yet. Smarty shows the following message:
A previous update has been interrupted
Press ‘>’ to restore ECM to Stock
The message is longer than the display, so the message will repeatedly scroll across the screen.
Press the ‘>’ key. The recovery operation starts. You will see the following message:
PROGRAMMING
Please wait
After a few seconds, a numeric counter with the percentage of the transmitted software will appear.
At the end of the transmission (when 100% is reached), Smarty will update the functional parameters
of the ECM. The following screen will appear:
Updating ECM
Please wait
During the updating session, Smarty can ask to Turn key OFF and Turn Key ON. Please follow these
instruction. DO NOT DISCONNECT Smarty before the updating session is completed.
At the end of the recovery operation, the following screen appears:
UPDATE DONE
After a few seconds Smarty displays the following message:
Unplug Smarty
Please, unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the ignition key off for 15 seconds.
The job is done. The ECM has been returned to the STOCK software and Smarty is no longer VIN#
Locked. You’re ready to start from the beginning again.
5. Reading Key-on counter
Smarty leaves no footprint, all the trip data stored inside ECM remains untouched. As an example you
can verify that the Key-on counter remains stored.
From the main menu, press the ‘2’ key to select the data read function.
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Data Read
From the data read menu, press the ‘1’ key to select this function.
1=Key-on counter
2=DTC codes
Smarty will try to establish communication with the ECM.
If the Key was not turned into the on position Smarty will display this message:

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Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’
Pressing the ‘>’ key, Smarty asks you to turn on the ignition key to retry the connection:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
When the connection has been established, Smarty shows the key-on counter:
Key cnt: 567
Press ‘>’
Please remember that everytime the key is switched off, as at the end of the programming, the key-on
counter increases.
6. Reading DTC’s
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) reader function present in Smarty Micro Tuner is for convenience
purpose only.
MADS makes no warranty to the accuracy of the interpretations.
The description of all the DTC is shown on Smarty’s display.
Many logged codes are transitory, they are automatically reset.
From the main menu, press the ‘2’ key to select the data read function.
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Data Read
From the data read menu, press the ‘2’ key to select this function.
1=Key-on counter
2=DTC codes
Smarty will try to establish communication with the ECM.
If the Key was not turned into the on position Smarty will display this message:
Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’
Pressing the ‘>’ key, Smarty asks you to turn on the ignition key to retry the connection:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
When the connection has been established, if no DTC codes are present, the following screen appears:
No DTC stored
Press ‘>’
If one or more DTC’s are stored, Smarty shows the number of DTC’s present with the following
screen:
8 DTC present
Press ‘>’

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With the keys ‘<’ and ‘>’ all the present DTC codes can be displayed, one code at a time with the
following screen:
DTC #1 – P0108
MAP sensor volta
The first line of display shows the DTC “P” code. The second line shows the DTC code description. If
the DTC code description is longer that the physical dimension of the display, the description will
scroll across the screen.
Clearing DTC codes
At the end of the DTC code list, Smarty can either clear all the stored DTC codes from the ECM
memory or exit:
1=Clear DTC
2=Exit
Press the ‘1’ key, to clear all the DTC codes stored in the ECM.
Press the ‘2‘ key, the DTC codes will not be erased and Smarty will return to the main screen.
When the erasing operation has been completed, the following screen appears:
DTC Cleared
Press ‘>’
7. ABS Update
Tire height update
Once Smarty is VIN# Locked (i.e. a CaTCHER software has been loaded in the ECM) the speedometer
of the vehicle can be adjusted according to the tire height.
From the main menu, shown below, press the ‘1’ key.
1=ECM/ABS Update
2=Data Read
To change the tire height, choose the ABS update function:
Press the ‘2’ key, in the second menu as shown below:
1=ECM Update
2=ABS Update
Smarty will try to establish the communication with the ABS.
If the ignition key was not turned to the “RUN” position Smarty will display this message:
Turn ey OFF
Press ‘>’
Press the ‘>’ key, then Smarty will prompt you to turn on the ignition key to retry the connection:
Turn ey ON
Press ‘>’
When the connection has been established, Smarty shows the current tire height (Curr Tire:) in the top
line of the screen:
Curr.Tire:40.00”
New Tire:__.__”

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Type in the correct tire height with the numerical keys, entering a decimal point is not required.
Any tire height from 25.00” to 45.00” can be chosen in 0.05” increments. If you enter an increment
other than 0.05”, Smarty will round it to the next correct increment. The ‘<’ key can be used to change
entries.
After you have entered the correct tire height, press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will prompt you for
confirmation to proceed:
New Tire:42.25”
Press ‘>’ to start
The ‘<’ key can be used return to the previous screen to change the New Tire size.
Press the ‘>’ key, to start updating the ABS unit with the new tire height.
A typical ABS change will take only a couple of seconds.
When the operation has been successfully completed, the following screen appears:
PROGRAM DONE
The ABS unit does not always change, so Smarty will re-read the tire height from the ABS unit and
display the results as shown in the following screen:
Curr.Tire:42.25”
Press ‘>’
If the ABS unit did not change to the new tire height, Press the ‘<’ key to return to the previous screen,
and re-enter the correct tire height.
When the tire height change is completed, press the ‘>’ key. Smarty will display the following screen:
Unplug Smarty
Turn ey OFF
Please, unplug Smarty from the diagnostic port and turn the ignition key off for 30 seconds.
Notes: To increase the speedometer reading, increase the tire size.
To decrease the speedometer reading, decrease the tire size.
The ABS accuracy is questionable. Verify the speedometer reading with a GPS or by pacing a
vehicle with a speedometer know to be accurate.
8. Updating Smarty
Both the internal firmware and the tuning data information can be updated through USB connector.
Please see MADS internet site (www.madselectronics.com) for more details and software download.

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Appendix A: Error messages description
This section contains all the possible error messages shown by Smarty:
Error message Cause Solution
CAN ERROR # A problem in the CAN Bus
communication
Check connection cable or contact
MADS if the problem persists
CCD ERROR # The communication with
ABS unit doesn’t work
Check connection cable or check ABS
unit
COMM. TIME OUT The ECM of the vehicle
doesn’t answer to Smarty
Turn the ignition key on (DO NOT
START ENGINE) or Check the
connection cable
ECM Changed The ECM unit of the vehicle
has been changed
Restore the original ECM back to
STOCK before changing ECM
Empty Memory,
Please Update
The last Update operation
(through USB port) has been
unsuccessfully completed.
Smarty memory has been
corrupted.
Repeat the Update operation.
The data files are available on the
MADS internet site.
INTERNAL ERROR # Smarty internal malfunction Call MADS assistance
Memory Error A malfunction in the
Smarty’s memory
Call MADS assistance
Memory Written
Wrong Data File
The update file transmitted
to Smarty through USB port
is corrupted
Download again the update file from
MADS internet site and update Smarty
with the correct file
PROGRAM ABORTED The ECM update function
has been interrupted
Restore the ECM to STOCK with the
recovery procedure.
S/N Verify Error The serial number of your
vehicle has not been verified
Check connection cable
SW Version doesn’t
Match S/N
The ECM software version
doesn’t match with the serial
number
Please contact MADS or the seller.
UNKNOWN SOFTWARE Your vehicle contains a
software version unknown to
Smarty
Please contact MADS or the seller.
VIN# Locked Smarty has been connected
to a different vehicle
Restore the original vehicle back to
STOCK before connecting Smarty to a
new vehicle
WRONG CAN BUS The connection between
Smarty and the ECM is not
correct
Please contact MADS or the seller.
WRONG COMMUNIC. The communication between
Smarty and the ECM unit is
disturbed
Check the connection cable or the
battery charge level
WRONG VIN# The serial number of your
vehicle is not valid
Wait 30 seconds with the ignition key
on and try again

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Warranty
How Do You Get Service?
If something goes wrong with your Product during the warranty period, use the following procedure to return the
Product to MAD Electronics.
1. Restore the STOCK software to your vehicle ECM. DO NOT RETURN A VIN # LOCKED SMARTY.
2. Download and fill out the Assistance Request Module available from MADS internet site or send an e-mail
to MADS (e-mail information is available from MADS internet site) Include the following:
•Information from your sales receipt (electronic copy would be appreciated). The sales receipt must be
from the location where you purchased your Product and must include the name of the business where
you purchased the Product and the address of the business.
•Serial number of the product
•A brief written description of the problem
•Your address and other personal information to contact you
3. Contact MADS distributors for immediate assistance
Declaration of Conformity
For customers in North America
Model number: Smarty S-06
Trade Name: MADS
Responsible Party: MADS s.r.l.
Address: via Lino Lovo, 88 – 37050 Oppeano (Verona) – ITALY
e-mail: [e-mail]
Tested to Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
For customers in Europe
“CE” Mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment
and customer protection.