Installation

WARNING

❐This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dan- gers involved in attempting to install this product.

Any attempt to install this product in a vehicle by anyone other than a qualified installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious

personal injury or death.

❐If your vehicle is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft systems, specific procedures may be required for connection and disconnection of the battery to install this product.

Before attempting installation of this electronic component, contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer to determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructions.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN THE UNINTENDED DEPLOY-MENT OF AIR BAGS OR ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

❐Overview

This product should be installed by a professional.

However, if you plan to install this product yourself, your first step is to decide where to install it. The instructions in these pages will guide you through the remaining steps:

(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement above.)

•Identify and label the car wires.

•Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the power connector.

•Install the unit in the dashboard.

•Check the operation of the unit.

If you encounter problems, please consult your nearest profes- sional installer.

❐Dashboard Specifications

THICKNESS

MIN. 4.75 mm {3/16”}

MAX. 5.56 mm {7/32”}

53 mm {2-3/32”}

182 mm {7-5/32”}

Caution

This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt to use it in any other system. Doing so could cause serious damage.

Before you begin installation, look for the item which is packed with your unit.

• Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash installation.

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