Alpine V180A Operation Manual - Page 2

Points to Observe for Proper Product Installation and Usage English • Read this manual carefully before installing and using this system safely. We cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual. • This manual uses various pictorial displays to show how to use this product safely and to avoid harm to yourself and others and damage to your property. Here is what these pictorial displays mean. Understanding them is important for reading this manual. • Meaning of displays Warning This symbol means important instructions. Failure heed them can result in serious injury or death. to do Caution This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or property damages. Warning Installation Precautions MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Use only in cars with a 12 volts negative (-) ground. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Before doing any electrical wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts. DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstructs or hangs up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals can be extremely hazardous. DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS Never use safety-related parts such as bolts or nuts in the brake or steering systems, or tanks to make wiring installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc. KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.Installation Important Safety Tips DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Attempts to disassemble or alter may lead to accident, fire or electric shock. DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES Never cut away the cables insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION Do not install in locations which might create hazards for the vehicle occupants or hinder vehicle operation (such as the steering wheel or gear shift) by obstructing forward vision or hampering movement etc. DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident. DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE DRIVING Operating the product may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before operating the product. E-1 VPE-V180A_English 1 4/25/00, 2:02 PM