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Connecting a GPS device to a new vehicle

Here the simple steps on how to correctly connect the device to the vehicle

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Follow these steps to ensure that the device is properly connected and will operate as expected:

With the vehicle OFF, connect the device into the OBD port under the dash

Once the device is connected, a RED LED light should turn on (Indicating there is power)

START VEHICLE and let it run for at least 1 minute, then turn off. (A short drive is also highly recommended)


If the vehicle is not visible, proceed to completing 2 to 3 drive cycles.

Note: This is what you should see if you go to that specific vehicle under the VEHICLES page.

If you do not see the TRUE ODOMETER label, insert in the INITIAL ODOMETER value of the vehicle when the device was connected to it.

Note that once the Initial Odometer is entered, click SAVE.

Until the device is removed, the device will calculate a simulated odometer (with an accuracy of 97%). Therefore it may be that you have some deviation without TRUE odometer.

Here is how you add the INITIAL ODOMETER:

  1. Login to your Fleetlane account

  2. Go to the VEHICLES tab

  3. Select the vehicle you want to set up

4. Click on the VIN number of the vehicle and click on the Initial Odometer tab (appears on the top information card):

5. Now enter the kilometer value of the odometer that you noted when the vehicle was turned off and click SAVE.


​6. You're all set and the vehicle will now automatically update the odometer as it moves around!


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