Display Brightness - TEKONSHA PRODIGY iD Manual De Instrucciones Y Operación

Typical Boost Settings For Optimal Performance
(with properly adjusted trailer brakes*)
TRAILER WEIGHT compared to VEHICLE WEIGHT
Trailer weighs LESS
than Vehicle
Trailer weighs
APPROXIMATELY
SAME as Vehicle
Trailer weighs
UP TO 25% MORE
than Vehicle
Trailer weighs
UP TO 40% MORE
than Vehicle
Trailer weighs
OVER 40% MORE
than Vehicle
*Increased Boost setting may be needed if trailer brakes are worn, see Appendix A or a dealer for brake adjustment or repair.
2.
NOTE: WARNING
never be set high enough to cause
1. Always warm the trailer's brakes
trailer brakes to lock up. Skidding
before setting the power. Warm
trailer wheels can cause loss of
trailer brakes tend to be more
directional stability of trailer and
responsive than cold brakes. To
tow vehicle.
warm trailer brakes, drive a short
distance (1/4 mile) at 45 MPH with 3. The power may need to be adjust-
manual lever engaged enough to ed for different load weights and road
cause trailer braking at a low level. conditions.

Display Brightness

The display brightness setting menu allows the user to control the
brightness of the LED display. The display brightness is located in the
menu as
.
The brightness can be controlled in 3 Levels
play brightness levels are (
Brightness).
Refer to How to Navigate the Programing Menu or Edge
change.
WARNING Do not exceed Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
The power should 4. Not all trailer brakes will lock up
due to various conditions. However,
inability to lock up the brakes
generally indicates the need for an
inspection to determine the cause.
5. When the power is set correctly you
should feel unified braking between
the trailer and tow
vehicle.
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=Dim), ( =Normal) and (
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Brake Controller Type
Controller type may be set for individual drivers' preference. The
brake control type is located in the menu as
Proportional Braking
provides for a Brake Output Voltage that is proportional to the
deceleration rate of the tow vehicle and trailer .
Timer mode
provides for a Brake Output voltage that increases voltage over
time. The ramp time starts when the brake pedal is depressed. Ramp
time varies from 1-4 seconds, and maximum power output will vary
with the Power Output setting. Boost is disabled in Timer mode.
Refer to How to Navigate the Programing Menu or Edge
change.
Electric or Hydraulic Mode
The Electric/Hydraulic mode setting allows the user to select the elec-
tric (E) or hydraulic (E/H) mode of operation for the trailer that is being
used. The mode setting is located in the menu as
NOTE: This refers to the specific type of brakes that are installed on
=High the trailer that is being used. Electric Brakes are the most common,
but some larger trailers use Hydraulic disk or drum bakes that are
controlled by an Electric Motor and Hydraulic Pump. This type of
braking system is referred to as Electric over Hydraulic brake system.
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