Kiyo Propark xt User manual

KIYO ProPark XT

Parking Assistant

Installation and Operation Manual

The KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assistant is a useful accessory for any

vehicle. Unlike the everyday Reverse Backup Radars, which usually

warn about objects farther than 30-50 cm, the ProPark XT is able

to accurately detect objects from a 25 cm distance. Additionally,

the transponders of the device can be built into the indentations

of the bumper or into the grille of the vehicle, therefore it is un-

necessary to drill deep holes into the bumper itself. The product

became worthily famous for its small, 2.5 cm sized sensors and for

its outstanding price. The KIYO ProPark XT is available in packages

with 2 or 3 tran-sponders.

1. PURPOSE OF THE DEVICE

The purpose of the KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assist is to make the

maneuvering and parking of the vehicle easier. Unlike the everyday

reverse backup radars, the KIYO ProPark XT can detect objects in a

25-cm-close vicinity, which is especially useful when parking in a

garage or in a narrow parking lot. Attention! Do not rely on the de-

vice alone and always park your vehicle with caution.

2. OPERATION OF THE DEVICE

The KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assist uses an infrared light to measure

the distance of different objects to the vehicle. Upon closing on an

object (a building, another vehicle, a railing or a pedestrian), the

device continuously measures its distance to the vehicle and when it

is dangerously close, the Parking Assist warns the driver with sound-

and light-signals.

3. USE OF THE DEVICE

Always keep the transponders of the device clean, especially in rainy

or snowy weather, otherwise the efficiency of the device might sig-

nificantly decrease. In some situations, the device may signal late

or not at all due to external circumstances. This is not caused by

the malfunction of the device, but by the laws of physics and other

ex-ternal factors (solar radiation, refraction, rainy weather, snow,

dirty transponders, etc.).

The device is [e7] certificated. The KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assist

is device designed to facilitate safe parking, but it does not replace

the prudent driving by any means. The device uses the open 904 Nm

wavelength, therefore it may cause disturbance in devices using the

same wavelength, for example, some police LIDARs. For this reason,

the manufacturer and the distributer warns the user not to use the

device in countries where such equipment is against the law. It is

also advised to turn the device off when driving above 15 km/h. The

manufacturer and the distributer is not liable for any fine caused by

the use or the incorrect installation of the device, for other damages

and for accidents that were caused by the driver’s negligence.

4. INDOOR UNIT (INTERFACE)

Transponder socketsDC 12V Power

Supply socket

MUTE

button

LED status

indicator

Volume control

switch

Speaker:

The device gives sound signals through the speaker upon activation

or upon detecting a closing object.

Volume control switch (VOL and OFF):

The device can be turned on or off with the volume control switch,

also the volume of the speaker can be adjusted with this. (When

using an auxiliary switch, it is not necessary to activate the device

with the volume control switch.)

PWR LED status indicator:

When the PWR LED status indicator is green, the device is activated.

FRONT LED status indicator:

The FRONT status indicator is green when the transponders are cor-

rectly connected into the two FRONT sockets on the backside of the

interface. If this indicator does not light up, the connection might be

incorrect or the transponders might be defective. When one of the

transponders are detecting a closing object, the device warns the

driver, furthermore, the LED indicator turns red and starts flashing.

AUX LED status indicator:

The AUX status indicator is green when the transponder is correctly

connected into the AUX socket on the backside of the interface. If

this indicator does not light up, the connection might be incorrect

or the transponder defective. When the transponder connected to

the AUX socket is detecting a closing object, the device warns the

driver, furthermore the LED indicator turns red and starts flashing.

The third transponder goes into the AUX socket.

MUTE button:

When receiving information about a closing object, the sound alarm

can be muted with this button.

DC 12V Power Supply socket:

The power cable of the device must be connected into this socket.

FRONT and AUX transponder sockets:

The transponders must be connected to these sockets.

5. INSTALLATION OF THE KIYO PROPARK XT PARKING

ASSISTANT

The most important factor in the efficiency of the KIYO ProPark XT

Parking Assistant is the number of transponders and their correct

installation. The structure and the size of the car determines the

number of transponders required for achieving maximal efficiency.

Before the installation, decide whether you want a front or a front-

and-rear Parking Assist. Ask the opinion of an expert about the requi-

red number of transponders and their placing locations.

Ask the opinion of our customer service or ask the location and

con-tact information of the nearest workshop. We are always ready

to help!

The most important part of the installation is the correct placement

of the transponders. The transponders must be placed parallel to

the geometric centerline of the vehicle and they must face forward.

If they are following the arc of the bumper or its grille, the placing

is not correct!

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Another important rule is that the transponders must be alig-

ned parallel to the road, they cannot face too much up or down.

Maximum 5% of difference is allowed. With the help of the special

ad-justment screw, the correct alignment can be easily achieved.

Transponder

Bracket

Special adjustment screw

It is also very important that there cannot be any object before the

transponders (windscreen, bumper, grille, etc.). The device mea-

sures the distance between the objects and the vehicle by emit-

ting infra-red light and detecting the reflecting light, therefore, the

transpond-ers must “see” the road. If you could only install the

transponders in a place, where the vertical grille of the bumper

is before them, the device will still work, but with less efficiency.

6. FRONT PARKING ASSIST FOR CARS

Recommendations for the installation (Using 1 KIYO ProPark XT

device with 3 transponders in a set and with 2 transponders in a

set)

Sensor Power cable Indoor unit Sensor

After following the previous instructions and successfully deter-

min-ing locations and the number of transponders, the next step

is to find a suitable location for the brackets. (If necessary, remove

the bump-er or the grille of the bumper.) The brackets can be fixed

with the help of the packaged screws or with the Velcro tapes (in the

latter case, the drilling of the bumper is not necessary).

Place the transponders into the bracket and with the special adjust-

ment screws align them according to the rules mentioned before.

NEVER drill the transponders!

Lead the cables of the transponders through the car into the cabin.

The cables must not touch any rotating, moving or hot part of the car

(radiator, fan, engine block)! The cables must not strain, but cannot

be loose either! They can be fastened with the packaged cable ties.

Never knot or break the cables! Damaged cables may result in the

malfunction of the transponder and the interface, which might result

in losing the warranty.

With the help of the double-sided adhesive, place the indoor unit

(interface) of the KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assistant in the cabin of

the car. It can be placed above or below the dashboard; you decide

which spot is more suitable for you. By using an auxiliary switch, the

interface can be installed hidden behind the dashboard, but in this

case, only the sound signal warns the driver to the dangers. In case

of a stealth installation, the Parking Assist can be turned on or off

with this auxiliary switch.

After installing the interface, connect the JACK connectors of the

transponders into the FRONT and AUX sockets. Plug the connector

of the Power Cable into the DC12V socket, then connect the positive

cable (+) to the vehicle’s positive terminal and the negative cable (-)

to the vehicle’s negative terminal or to the chassis. The color and the

labels of the cable help in the correct wiring.

When using more than one set of KIYO ProPark XT devices, it is

rec-ommended to use an auxiliary switch or a wireless unit.

More regarding information can be found in the following pages.

7. FRONT AND REAR PARKING ASSIST FOR CARS

Recommendations for the installation

(Using 2 KIYO ProPark device with 3 transponders in a set and

using 1 KIYO ProPark device with 2 transponders in a set)

After following the previous instructions

and successfully determin-ing locations

and thed number of transponders, the

next step is to find a suitable location for

the brackets. (If necessary, remove the

bump-er or the grille of the bumper.) The

brackets can be fixed with the help of the packaged screws or with

the Velcro tapes (in the latter case, the drilling of the bumper is

not necessary).

Sensor Power cable Indoor unit Sensor

Sensor

Unpack one of the devices that has 3 transponders and the one

that contains 2 transponders. Install these 5 sensors into the front

bump-er of the vehicle. The 3 left-out transponders of the other

device will go to the rear of the vehicle, next to the license plate

lights. Place the transponders into the bracket and with the special

adjustment screws align them according to the rules mentioned

before. NEVER drill the transponders!

Lead the cables of the transponders through the car into the cabin.

The cables must not touch any rotating, moving or hot part of the car

(radiator, fan, engine block)! The cables must not strain, but cannot

be loose either! They can be fastened with the packaged cable ties.

Never knot or break the cables! Damaged cables may result in the

malfunction of the transponder and the interface, which might result

in losing the warranty.

The next step is to place the indoor unit (interface) of the KIYO Pro-

Park XT inside the cabin of the car. One interface can only operate 3

transponders, therefore, in the case of a front- and rear parking assist

system, you have to install 3 interfaces for the 8 transponders (2 KIYO

ProPark XT device with 3 transponders in a set and 1 KIYO ProPark

device with 2 transponders in a set). By using an auxiliary switch,

the interface can be installed hidden behind the dashboard, but in

this case, only the sound signal warns the driver to the dan-gers. In

case of a stealth installation, all 3 of the Parking Assist de-vices can

be turned on or off with this auxiliary switch.

After installing the interfaces, connect the JACK connectors of the

transponders into the FRONT and AUX sockets. Plug the connector

of the Power Cable into the DC12V socket, then connect the positive

cable (+) to the vehicle’s positive terminal and the negative cable (-)

to the vehicle’s negative terminal or to the chassis. The colors and

the labels of the cables help in the correct wiring.

In case of using more than one KIYO ProPark XT devices, it is recom-

mended to install an auxiliary switch as well.

More regarding information can be found in the following pages.

8. INSTALLING THE AUXILIARY SWITCH

(For turning all of the KIYO ProPark XT devices on or off at the

same tume.)

If you wish to use an auxiliary switch for the Park Assist devices, ASK

THE HELP OF AN EXPERT OR CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE! With-

out proper expertise, you may cause malfunction in both the Parking

Assist and in your car! THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DISTRIBUTER IS

NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE VEHICLE OR THE DEVICE THAT

WAS CAUSED BY INCORRECT INSTALLATION! The following installation

guide has only informative purposes, do not rely on the guide only!

You can order the auxiliary switch set from our distributors or from

our central customer service. The set contains an auxiliary switch, a

3-wire cable and a proper connector.

Switch Fuse

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Vehicle Chassis

Wiring in case of more than one set of KIYO ProPark XT devices:

Switch Fuse

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Vehicle Chassis

When using more than one set of KIYO ProPark XT devices, it is

rec-ommended to use an auxiliary switch to easily turn the devices

on or off at the same time.

TROUBLESHOOTING, WARRANTY

If you become uncertain at any point of the installation or any ques-

tions arise regarding the installation or the use of the device, please

contact one of our workshops or our customer service.

QUICK SOLUTIONS TO SOME PROBLEMS

The device does not turn on:

1. Ignite the engine of the vehicle and turn the device on with the

volume control switch!

If the device will not turn on, make sure that all the connectors are

plugged in correctly and that the cables are undamaged.

If the device still not turning on, check the fuses of the vehicle,

by following the User’s Manual of the car. If necessary, replace

the fuse.

4. If the device still not turning on, check the glass fuse of the de-vi-

ce’s power cable. Replace the glass fuse if necessary.

5. If the problem persists, contact our customer service!

The Parking Assist does not indicate closing objects:

1. Make sure that the device is turned on.

2. Follow the steps of the previous “The device does not turn on”

point.

3. If all the parts are undamaged, check the FRONT and AUX status

indicators, if they are not green than check the connection of

the transponders again.

4. If they are connected properly, but the LED indicators do not

light up, please contact our customer service!

The transponder cables are not long enough:

In this case, you may buy additional cables to extend the length of

the transponder cables, please contact our distributers or customer

service!

The device is E7 certificated. The KIYO ProPark XT Parking Assist is

device designed to facilitate safe parking, but it does not replace the

prudent driving by any means. The device uses the open 904 Nm