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Safety Precautions
!Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic accidents and avoid personal injury:
• Installation must be performed according to this installation manual. Kenwood is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this manual.
• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield or of your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.
• The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable
• Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
!Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent fire and avoid personal injury:
•To avoid short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
•If the unit emits smoke or strange smells, turn the power off immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.
•Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
•If the LCD display becomes damaged or broken, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid. The fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid contacts your body or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water.
!Caution
Take the following precautions to keep the unit in proper working order:
•Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power supply with a negative ground connection.
•Do not open the unit.
•Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.
•When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with
the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause the unit to malfunction.
•To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
•When drilling holes to mount the unit, make sure not to damage wiring or other systems that may be close to the mounting surface.
Note: If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly:
•Turn the unit’s power off, wait
•If the unit still
If the problem persists, consult your Kenwood dealer.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- cations are expressly approved in this instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and
used in accordance with these instructions. However, 5 there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Cleaning the Unit
If the unit becomes dirty, turn its power off and wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
