PRECAUTIONSObserve the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiverdamage.● Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.● Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.● Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances.● If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver poweroff immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.● Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe thevehicle regulations in your area.● Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.● Do not put the plastic bag used for packing of this equipment on the place which reaches a small child'shand. It will become a cause of suffocation if it wears flatly.● Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.● Keep the volume as low as possible to protect your hearing.● Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.● To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.CAUTION● The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity andvoltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.● Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.● Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.● Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch thecable.WARNING● For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket andscrew set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.4