iDataLink maestro Rr User manual

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ADS-SP1
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-RR(SR)-CHR03M-DS
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro RR Radio Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro CHK1 Dash Kit
INSTALL GUIDE
JEEP CHEROKEE
20142018
Retains steeRing wheel contRols, vehicle settings, and moRe!
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WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase
of your iDatalink Maestro RR Radio
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car radio with
enhanced features.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct firmware and that
you carefully review the Installation
Diagram and Vehicle Wire Refer-
ence Chart.
Please note that Maestro RR will
only retain functionalities that
were originally available in the
vehicle.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
DURING INSTALLATION
Installation Instructions 3
Wiring Diagram 6
Radio Wire Reference Chart 7

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FACTORY RADIO DISASSEMBLY / DASH KIT ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
• Pry out the climate panel to expose the two (2) screws
that hold in the radio bezel. Disconnect the climate panel
harness and put to the side. (Fig. 1.1, 1.2)
STEP 2
• Remove the two (2) screws and remove the radio bezel.
(Fig. 1.3)
STEP 3
• Remove the four (4) 7mm bolts securing the radio, then
remove and disconnect the factory radio. (Fig. 1.4)
STEP 4
Remove the two (2) 7mm bolts visible from the front. Then,
using a short screwdriver, remove the 2 screws located
behind the metal bracket. (Fig. 1.5)
STEP 5
Open the storage compartment located in the top center of
the dash. Remove the rubber mat, then remove the screw.
Now, remove the metal bracket from the radio cavity. (Fig.
1.6)
STEP 6
• Using a utility knife, remove the plastic in the shaded areas.
(Fig. 1.7)
STEP 7
• Transfer the air vents and the hazard button from the
factory radio bezel to the aftermarket. If the vehicle is a
model that does not have the hazard button bar on the
radio bezel, use the blank provided with the kit to fill the
space. (Fig. 1.8)
STEP 8
• Attach the provided metal brackets to the new radio. (Fig.
1.9 )
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Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.5
Fig. 1.4
Fig. 1.6
Fig. 1.7
Fig. 1.9
Fig. 1.8
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FACTORY RADIO DISASSEMBLY / DASH KIT ASSEMBLY
STEP 9
• At the front of the center console, pry off the plastic cover.
(Fig. 2.1)
STEP 10
• Using a plastic pry tool, lift and detach the center console
cover to expose the media port at the front. (Fig. 2.2)
STEP 11
• Depress the tabs and remove the media port from the
center console cover. (Fig. 2.3)
STEP 12
• Depress the tabs and remove the media hub from the
cover. (Fig. 2.4) Unplug all connectors. Then, put the CHK1
replacement media hub in the front cover and reinstall the
media port into the center console.
Note: Assembly of the radio and USB port is the opposite of the
disassembly instructions.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
STEP 13
• Plug connectors (J) and (K) to CHK1 media hub as shown.
• Plug connector (L) from rear of vehicle to long USB
adapter (included in the kit) then to aftermarket radio.
STEP 14
• Unbox the aftermarket radio and locate its main harness.
• Connect the wires shown on the next page from
aftermarket radio main harness to the CHK1 T-harness
and match the wire functions.
STEP 15
• Determine if the vehicle has a factory amplifier. Look for
badges on the radio, door panels and dash that indicate
the presence of an amplifier (ex: Alpine).
If the vehicle DOES NOT have a factory amplifier:
• Plug the female GREEN connector to the male GREEN
connector of your CH3 T-harness.
• Plug the female WHITE connector to the male WHITE
connector of your CH3 T-harness.
If the vehicle DOES have a factory amplifier:
• Plug the female GREEN connector to the male WHITE
connector of your CH3 T-harness.
• Plug the female WHITE connector to the male GREEN
connector of your CH3 T-harness.
STEP 16
• Connect the factory harness to the CHK1 T-harness.
STEP 17
• Plug the aftermarket radio harnesses into the aftermarket
radio.
• Plug the Data cable to the data port of the aftermarket
radio.
• Insert the Audio cable into the iDatalink 3.5 mm audio jack
of the aftermarket radio.
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Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Plug mini USB cable to short USB adapter then connect
adapter to aftermarket radio.
• Plug long USB adapter to aftermarket radio.
NOTE:
In Pioneer radios: plug Audio cable in auxiliary input of
the radio.
If the vehicle is equipped with parking sensors AND using
an Alpine radio: plug Audio cable in auxiliary input of the
radio.
STEP 18
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro RR module.
• If the vehicle is equipped with OEM parking assist, lane
departure, or other safety systems, the ADS-SP1 is
required: Plug the ADS-SP1 the Maestro RR.
If you are not using this speaker, the radio will mute when
the parking assist is active. If you are using this speaker,
the parking assist chimes will play through the external
speaker and the radio will not mute unless the settings are
changed in the radio.
STEP 19
• Install the CHK1 dash kit and test your installation.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:
• To reset the module back its factory settings, turn the key
to the OFF position then disconnect all connectors from the
module. Press and hold the module’s programming button
and connect all the connectors back to the module. Wait,
the module’s LED will flash RED rapidly (this may take up
to 10 seconds). Release the programming button. Wait, the
LED will turn solid GREEN for 2 seconds.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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STEP 15
STEP 13
STEP 16
STEP 17
STEP 19
STEP 18
MAESTRO RR MODULE
WHITE - LF SPEAKER (+)
WHITE/BLACK - LF SPEAKER (-)
GRAY - RF SPEAKER (+)
GRAY/BLACK - RF SPEAKER (-)
GREEN - LR SPEAKER (+)
GREEN/BLACK - LR SPEAKER (-)
PURPLE/BLACK - RR SPEAKER (-)
YELLOW - 12V (+)
BLACK - GROUND
RED - ACCESSORY (+)
GREEN WHITE
WHITE GREEN
CONNECTIONS WITH AMP
CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED
CONNECTIONS WITHOUT AMP
BEFORE
ORANGE - ILLUMINATION (+)
PURPLE/WHITE - REVERSE LIGHT (+)
LTGREEN - E-BRAKE (-)
BLUE/WHITE - AMP. TURN ON (+)
MAIN
HARNESS
DATA
CABLE
AUDIO
CABLE
PURPLE - RR SPEAKER (+)
CONNECT TO
AFTERMARKET RADIO
CHK1 T-HARNESS
FACTORY RADIO
HARNESS
CHK1 MEDIA HUB
OEM MEDIA HUB
CENTER CONSOLE LONG USB ADAPTER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
PINK - VEHICLE SPEED (CONNECT IF THERE IS A MATCH)
YELLOW/BLACK - FOOT BRAKE (CONNECT IF THERE IS A MATCH)
GREEN GREEN
WHITEWHITE
WHITEWHITE
BLACKBLACK
RCA CABLES
SHORT USB ADAPTER
CHK1 DASH KIT
SPEAKER*
*Optional accessory
for vehicles without oem amp,
with oem parking sensors,
cross-traffic alerts or
lane departure alerts.
BROWN (NOT CONNECTED)
TO OEM RADIO
USB PORT
TO REAR OF
VEHICLE
TO REAR OF
VEHICLE
READ NOTE IN
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION
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RADIO WIRE REFERENCE CHART
Wire
Description Polarity Wire Color on Maestro
T-Harness Wire Color on Alpine cable Wire Color on Kenwood cable Wire Color on Pioneer cable
Illumination (+) Orange N/A Orange/White Orange/White
Reverse Light (+) Purple/White Orange/White Purple/White Purple/White
E-Brake (-) Lt Green Yellow/Blue Lt Green Lt Green
Foot Brake (+) Yellow/Black Yellow/Black N/A N/A
VSS (vehicle speed sensor) (DATA) Pink Green/White N/A Pink

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