VDO CANcockpit Series Product Manual

1.1 InstallationDuring installation• During installation make sure that the product's components do not affect or restrict vehicle functions and are themsel-ves not damaged.• Only install undamaged parts in vehicles.• During installation make sure that the product does not impair the field of vision and that the product is not positionedwithin the impact range of the driver's or passenger's heads.• When selecting the installation location, make sure there is sufficient space behind the drilled holes and the installationopening.• Take account of the routing of lines and cable leads.• Do not select an installation location within the mechanical and electrical range of the airbag.• Do not drill holes or cut openings in load-bearing or stabilizing struts or members.• Err on the small side when predrilling installation apertures with cone-type cutters, compass or jig saws, or files, enlar-ge if necessary and complete. Deburr edges. Always follow the tool manufacturer's safety instructions.• When working beneath the vehicle, secure the vehicle in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.• If any work is necessary while the engine is running, take special care. Only wear suitable working clothes because ofthe risk of injury due to pinching and burning. Long hair should be worn in a hair net.• Only use the envisaged multimeters or diode-test lamps to measure wattages and currents in motor vehicles. The useof conventional test lamps can cause damage to control units and other electronic systems.After installation• Firmly connect the earth cable to the minus pole of the vehicle battery.• (Re-)program the data in the temporary electronic memories.• Test all(!) vehicle functions.• CANcockpit components to be cleaned with clear water only.Observe the IP-degrees of protection (DIN 40050).1. Safety InstructionsProduct ManualTechnische Änderungen vorbehalten Technical details subject to change 1 - 3TU00-0736-0000002 0609