Freedom Charge FDMC-1281 User manual

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2011 – Current Kia Optima Qi Wireless Charging Kit
(Kit # FDMC-1281)
Please read thoroughly before starting installation and check that kit contents are complete.
Items Included in the Kit: Tools & Supplies Needed:
Qi Wireless Charging Module with
Optima Specific Substrate
Power Harness with 3 amp Fuse
Optima Specific Non Slip Mat
Product guidelines sticker
These Instructions with Template
Plastic Trim Removal Tool
Center Punch/Scribe Tool
Power Drill
1/2” Drill Bit or Uni bit
Wire Ties
Soldering Iron & Solder (Recommended)
Tape or Heat Shrink Electrical Tubing
*Note this product is designed to work with Qi compatible devices. Please confirm that
your device is Qi compatible before installation. Visit www.brandmotion.com for phone
compatibility guide.
Safety Precautions:
•Work in well ventilated area that is clear of obstructions.
•Secure vehicle with tire chucks in both front and rear of tires.
•Turn vehicle accessories OFF and ensure ignition key is in OFF position.
•Wear safety goggles and snug fitting clothes.
•Use tools only for their intended purpose and which are in good repair.
•Only perform this task if confidence, skill, and physical ability permit.
NOTE: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date installation instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not place smart keys
within 15cm of charging mat. Vehicle
may not detect key to start vehicle. Do
not place metal objects in tray while
charging.

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1. Make sure your vehicle does not have a
electric parking brake. If so this kit will not
work.
2. Your front console should look like this.
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3. Start by removing the leather trim around
shifter. Pull up with your fingers on the trim
around the other edge of the leather.
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4. Pull up on the leather to remove all the way
up.
5. To remove the shifter knob, grab shifter knob,
pull up and “wiggle” knob to release.
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6. With shifter knob removed, grab on to trim
from the shifter opening and pull straight up
the unclip trim.
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7. Remove console trim. Unplug the plugs on the
back of the trim.
8. Place the template tin the pocket and mark the
½ hole to be drilled for the power harness to
pass through.
9. Connect the supplied power harness to the
power point (cigarette lighter) harness.
10. Connect the red wire to the factory orange
wire, by splicing into the wire and wrapping
with tape or heat shrink when done.
11. Connect the black wire to the factory black
wire, by splicing into the wire and wrapping
with tape or heat shrink when done.
12. Remove the paper off the double-sided sticky
pad, insert the power plug of the module
though the hole drilled and place the module
into the pocket. Note: Clean the bottom of
the pocket with alcohol for a better
adhesion.
13. Plug in the module power plug to the power
harness that was wired in in step 10 and 11.
14. Plug in all factory harness that were
unplugged.
15. Reinstall console trim.
16. Turn on ignition to test charge module. The
LED light will turn on blue when powered up.
Set Qi wireless equipped phone onto mat and
the LED will change to green.
17. Reinstall trim in reverse order, be careful not
to pinch any wires.
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Add-A-Circuit Addendum
Please read thoroughly before starting installation and check
that
kit
contents are complete.
Items
added
to
this kit:
Add-a-circuit power tap
w/
2amp fuse
Safety Precautions:
• Work in well ventilated area that is clear
of
obstructions.
• Secure vehicle with tire chucks in both
front
and rear
of
tires.
•
Tum
vehicle accessories
OFF
and ensure ignition key
is
in
OFF
position.
• Wear safety goggles and snug fitting clothes.
•
Use
tools only for their intended purpose and which are in good repair.
• Only perform this task
if
confidence, skill, and physical ability permit.
1. The fuse holder/Add-a-circuit
is
an
ATM
style fuse. Check the fuse box
of
the vehicle
to
see
if
it
has the same style fuses.
2.
If
you have differentstyle fuses, follow the instructions provided in this kit for power
connections in the vehicle.
3.
If
you have the same style fuses,
use
a computer safe test light
or
Digital voltmeter to find a
fuse that
is
accessory power. (The fuse will change from ground when the keyis off,
to
12
volts
when the key is turnedon).
4.
Remove the fuse and place into the open spot on the Add-a-circuit.
5.
Insert the Add-a-circuit in to the fuse box where the fuse was
just
removed from.
6.
Connect the black wire
of
the Freedom Charge module
to
a clean solid ground.
Add-a-circuit
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1281
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remove label