Install a GPS Navigation System for Your Automobile

The GPS antenna may be installed in the vehicle, for instance on the meter or on the cloth rack; it also may be installed outside of the vehicle, for instance on the roof or boot of the vehicle.

The GPS antenna has to be installed at the area no metal frame/structure goes over it. If the vehicles windscreen has installed the anti-explosion tinting film or the insulate tinting, the intensity of the satellite signal may be weaken, in which case we will strongly suggest to install the GPS antenna outside of vehicle.

Steps

  1. Note that this unit is compatible only for vehicles come with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding.
  2. Avoid short circuits in the vehicle electrical system during installation. Be sure to disconnect the negative terminal(-) from the battery before the installation.
  3. Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tapes. Do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.
  4. Make sure that all cables and wires (especially the GPS antenna cable) are routed and secured so that will not be caught by any of the vehicle’s moving parts. Especially the steering wheel, shift lever, parking brake, sliding seat tracks, doors, or any of the vehicle’s control mechanisms.
  5. Do not route cables to any high temperatures areas. If the insulation heats up, cables may get damaged and result in a short circuit or malfunction and cause permanent damages to the unit and the vehicle.
  6. Do not cut or extent the GPS antenna cable to make it shorter or longer. Altering the antenna cable could result in a short circuit or malfunction.
  7. To avoid short circuits, wrap up the disconnected lead with insulating tapes.
  8. When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the same type and grade.
  9. Never connect speakers with an output rating that the unit fit, otherwise it may cause the speaker to catch a fire, emitting smoke, or get damaged.

Tips

  • For more information about installation, please follow up with the installation manual.

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