Clarion MAX685BT owner manual Installation Precautions, Installation Notes, Connection Notes

Installation Precautions

WARNING

•When installing the unit to a vehicle with an airbag system, never install it in a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.

•Do not install this unit in the following locations:

A location interfering with the driver’s visual range or operation.

A location where the gear shift or brake pedal are hindered.

A location where passengers are at risk. An unstable location, or where the system may fall.

CAUTION

CAUTION

•Do not install the system in the locations described below. This may cause a fire, accident or electrical shock:

A location exposed to rain or dust.

A location interfering with the driver’s visual range or operation of the vehicle. An unstable location, or where the system may fall.

•Do not install this unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight, heat or a place where the vent holes or heat radiation holes are covered.

•When you install the antenna, mount it in a place where the elements of the antenna do not protrude beyond the edge of the front, back, left and right of the vehicle.

•If it comes in contact with pedestrians, it may cause an accident.

Installation Notes

WARNING

•Please note the position of pipes, tanks and electrical wirings before installing the unit into the vehicle; failure in avoiding these may cause a fire or malfunction.

CAUTION

CAUTION

•Use only the supplied parts.

•If unspecified parts are used, they may cause damage.

•Any holes made in the body of the vehicle should be sealed with a silicon adhesive.

•If exhaust fumes or water penetrates into the vehicle, this may cause an accident.

•Fasten the bolts securely when installing the unit. If the bolts are loose an accident or malfunction could occur.

Connection Notes

WARNING

•Loom all cables according to the instruction manual, so as not to hinder operation.

•Wire the connecting cords/cables away from high temperature areas. If the coatings of the cables melt, it could cause an accident/fire by a short circuit. Take care when wiring in the engine compartment.

•When wiring the connecting cables in a vehicle with an airbag system, never feed the cables through a place where it may affect the operation of the airbag.

•An airbag not operating correctly in an emergency may cause increased injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION

•Verify wires with a digital multi-meter prior to making any connections. Many new vehicles use multiplexed and/or low voltage circuits that can be damaged if a test light or logic probe is used.

•Connect cables appropriately. If a wrong connection is made, this may cause a fire or accident.

•When passing cables through the body of the vehicle, use non-conductive grommets.

•If the coatings of the cables are worn out by rubbing, this may cause an accident, fire or a short circuit.

•After wiring cables, fix them with insulation tape.

•Be sure to switch off the vehicle when connecting or disconnecting cords to/from the unit, otherwise an electric shock, injury or accident may occur.

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