Nav tool Gmc acadia 2013 User manual

GMC Acadia 2013-2017

Installation Manual

GMC Acadia 2013-2017

Must be equipped with factory rear view camera

NOTICE: Navtool recommends having this installation performed by a certied technician.

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Interface with HDMI Input

Part #: NAVTOOL6.0-AR2-HDMI

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Table of Contents

NEED HELP?

WELCOME

IMPORTANT WARNING

This product includes instructions for

installation, which must be carefully

followed. The instructions are worded

in such a manner to assume that

the installer is capable of completing

these types of electronic installations.

Suppose you are unclear about what

you are instructed to do or believe

you do not understand the instruc-

tions to complete the installation

properly and safely. In that case, you

should consult a technician who has

this knowledge and understanding.

Failure to follow these instructions

carefully and install the interface as

described could cause harm to the

vehicle or safety systems on the

vehicle. Interference with specic

safety systems could cause damage

to persons as well.

Open the camera app on your smart-

phone and point your rear camera at

the QR-Code to scan it. Finally, tap

the pop up banner to open support

website.

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Installation Instructions

Extra Details

User Manual

C1-C2

Print pages C1-C2 and give them to the customer

Precautions

What’s In The Box

Interface Connectors Description

Universal Harness Description

Quick Connection Guide

Installation Instructions

Testing and Settings

Vehicle Reassembly Checklist

Connect Rear Screens With AV Input

Connect Rear Screens With HDMI Input

User Manual for Consumers

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PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START THE INSTALLATION

• Please study these instructions carefully before installing NavTool interface.

• Many new vehicles use low-voltage or data-bus systems that can be damaged by test lights and

logic probes. Test all circuits with a digital multi-meter before making connections.

• Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio, unless you have the radio

code.

• If installing an external push button switch, check with the customer about where to install the

switch.

• To avoid accidental battery drainage turn off the interior lights or remove the dome light fuse.

• Roll down a window to avoid being locked out of the car.

• Use of this product in a manner different to its intended way of operation may result in property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Set Parking brake.

• Remove the negative battery cable.

• Protect fenders before starting.

• Using protective blankets to cover front seats, interior of the vehicle and center console.

• Always install a fuse 6-12 inches away from NavTool interface, 5 amp fuse should be used.

• Always secure NavTool interface with Velcro or double side tape to prevent rattling of the interface.

• When securing NavTool interface make sure that panels can be closed back easily.

• Use electrical tape on all you connections and splices, do not leave any exposed connections.

• Route all wires along factory harnesses, try not to drill or make any unnecessary holes.

• Make sure you are not connecting to any data wires; always check your connections with a multi-

meter.

• Always use help of a professional installer to prevent any damage to the vehicle or NavTool

interface.

Precautions

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What’s In The Box?

NavTool Interface

(Part # NAVTOOL6.0-AR2-NBT)

NavTool Interface Harness

(Part # NT-WHNT6)

Vehicle Specic

Plug and Play Harness

(Part # NT-GM1)

USB Conguration Cable

(Part # NT-USB-CNG)

Push Button

(Part # NT-PUSH-BTN)

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Interface Connectors Description

Conguration Port HDMI Port

Main Connector for

Universal Interface Harness

Data LED

Power LED

HDMI LED

Main Connector for Universal Interface Harness- This port is dedicated for a connection of a universal wiring harness.

Conguration Port- This USB port is dedicated for the interface conguration only.

Data LED- Normal operation of the interface must have blue LED blinking. If the blue LED is not blinking, the interface is

not receiving data from the vehicle. If the blue LED is not blinking, the interface will not operate properly.

Power LED- Normal operation of the interface must have a green LED ON. If the green LED is not ON, the interface is

not receiving power. If the green LED is not ON, the interface will not work, and your vehicle radio may also stay OFF.

HDMI LED- Normal operation of the interface must have a green LED ON. If the green LED is not ON, the interface HDMI

is not receiving power. If the green LED is not ON, the interface HDMI port will not work.

USB Port- Not Used

HDMI Port- HDMI port is dedicated for connecting video sources such as iPhone mirroring, Android Mirroring, Apple TV,

Roku, FireStick, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, or similar devices.

NavTool Interface

(Part # NAVTOOL6.0-AR2-NBT)

Not Used

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Universal Harness Description

+12V Manual Activation Input

+12V Output

Left Audio Output

Right Audio Output

Left Camera Input/ Video Input 3

Right Camera Input/ Video Input 4

Front Camera Input/ Video Input 2

Rear Camera Input/ Video Input 1

Connector for Microphone Input

Connector for Controller

Connector for

Vehicle Specific Harness

Rear Camera Input /Video Input 1- This input is dedicated for an aftermarket rearview camera or a video source with an

RCA video output. Your vehicle factory camera will continue to work as before without any changes.

Front Camera Input /Video Input 2- This input is dedicated for an aftermarket front view camera or a video source with

an RCA video output. Your vehicle factory camera will continue to work as before without any changes.

Left Camera Input / Video Input 3- This input is dedicated for an aftermarket left view camera or a video source with an

RCA video output. Your vehicle factory camera will continue to work as before without any changes.

Right Camera Input / Video Input 4- This input is dedicated for an aftermarket right view camera or a video source with

an RCA video output. Your vehicle factory camera will continue to work as before without any changes.

Right and Left Audio Output- Audio output is dedicated for connecting audio to your vehicle’s stereo system. See the

Quick Connection Guide on page 7 of this manual.

Connector for Vehicle Specic Harness- This connection is dedicated for connecting vehicle specic plug and play

wiring harness.

+12V Manual Activation Input- This connection is used for a push button.

+12V Output- 500 mA output can be used to drive a relay. This output provides +12V at all times when the vehicle is

running.

NavTool Interface Harness

(Part # NT-WHNT6)

(Not Used)

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Left Audio Output

Right Audio Output

Left Camera Input/ Video Input 3

Right Camera Input/ Video Input 4

Front Camera Input/ Video Input 2

Rear Camera Input/ Video Input 1

Click

Factory Radio Harness

Click

AUX Input depends on the type of jack

installed in your car from the factory

(Not Used)

(Not Used) (Not Used)

Connect

Quick Connection Guide

NavTool Interface

(Part # NAVTOOL6.0-AR2-HDMI)

NavTool Interface Harness

(Part # NT-WHNT6)

Vehicle Specic

Plug and Play Harness

(Part # NT-GM1)

Back View of Car Navigation

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Installation Instructions

NO APPLICATION OR SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD IS REQUIRED TO CONFIGURE THE INTERFACE.

To congure the interface, you must use Windows, Mac, or Google computer.

Windows computers must use the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.

Mac computers must use the latest version of the Google Chrome browser.

Google computers must use the latest version of the Google Chrome browser.

TO CONFIGURE THE INTERFACE, GO TO HTTPS://CONFIG.NAVTOOL.COM

Connect the interface to the computer using supplied USB Conguration Cable (Part # NT-USB-CNG)

Manual Activation Wire as Reverse Trigger should be set to off. Refer to the video.

To see a video of the conguration process

Scan QR-Code or go to

https://youtu.be/dFaDfwXLcrY

Remove Vehicle Navigation Radio or Color Screen

List of Required Tools:

1. Plastic Panel Removal Tool- Example of a removal tool is shown below. Any similar removal tool will do the job. It does

not need to be the same as the picture below.

2. 7 mm Socket- Example of a 7 mm socket tool is shown below. Any similar tool will do the job. It does not need to be the

same as the picture below.

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Installation Instructions

Step 1:

• Use a at-bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the

accessory trim plate from the instrument panel assembly.

• Disconnect the electrical connections.

Step 2:

• Hazard Warning Switch Fastener (Qty: 2)

• Disconnect the electrical connector.

Step 3:

• Radio Fasteners (Qty: 2)

• Disconnect the electrical connector.

• Disconnect the antenna cable.

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