Rostra 250-7616 User manual

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
14SCREWS
24STANDOFFS
34WASHERS
41LARGE VHB TAPE
NOTE:
HARDWARE KIT CONTENTS
KIT CONTENTS
CONFLICTS
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
2013- RAV4
GENERAL APPLICABILITY
LEGEND
STOP: DAMAGE TO VEHICLE MAY OCCUR. DONOT PROCEED UNTIL
PROCESS COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN MET.
OPERATOR SAFETY:USE CAUTION TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY.
CRITICAL PROCESS: PROCEED WITH CAUTION TO ENSURE A
QUALITY INSTALLATION. THESE POINTS WILL BE AUDITED ON A
COMPLETED VEHICLE INSTALLATION.
GENERAL PROCESS: THIS HIGHLIGHTS SPECIFIC PROCESSES TO
ENSURE A QUALITY INSTALLATION. THESE POINTS WILL BE AUDITED DURING
THE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:THIS CALLS OUT THE SPECIFIC TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE PROCESS.
REVISION MARK: THIS MARK HIGHLIGHTS A CHANGE IN
INSTALLATION WITH RESPECT TO PREVIOUS ISSUE.
PERSONAL & VEHICLE PROTECTION
MASKING TAPE
SPECIAL TOOLS
VOLT-OHM METER
SOLDERING TOOL
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION TOOLS
TRIM TOOL
10MM WRENCH
SHARP KNIFE
WIRE CUTTERS
SPECIAL CHEMICALS
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
11NAVIGATION INTERFACE MODULE
21VEHICLE INTERFACE T-HARNESS
3 1 LCD/GPS INTERFACE BOARD
41R
EAR LCD HARNESS
5 1 GPS ANTENNA WITH MAGNETIC BASE
61SPEAKER WITH ADHESIVE BASE
71SWITCH BUTTON
8 1 STYLUS
91HARDWARE
10 1 USER MANUAL
FORM #5474, REV. A, 11-22-13
INSTALLATION GUIDE
PART NUMBER: 250-7616 GM SOFT TOUCH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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STOP INSTALL AT OWN RISK
YOU MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND NOTICE BEFORE PRODUCT HANDLING AND
INSTALLATION!
PRODUCT AND VEHICLE APPLICATION WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
WARNING! The Navigation Electronic Components are sensitive to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).
DO NOT HANDLE THE NAVIGATION ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WITHOUT PROPER ESD
GROUNDING DURING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO USE PROPER ESD PROTECTION WHEN
HANDLING THE NAVIGATION COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
WARNING! Installation of this Navigation Electronics product in the vehicle radio head unit must be
performed by a professional technician that is experienced with proper work methods, ESD handling
requirements, and knowledgeable of specific procedures for radio disassembly, Navigation
Electronics installation, and re-assembly of the vehicle Radio Head Unit as well as proper handling
requirements of all components involved. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER DISASSEMBLY,
INSTALLATION, AND REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND PROPER COMPONENT HANDLING
REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE RADIO HEAD
UNIT AND/OR THE NAVIGATION ELECTRONICS AND WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY!
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NOTICE! Radio removal, disassembly, installation of Navigation
Electronics, and Radio re-assembly/re-installation is the responsibility of the installer, not Rostra
Precision Controls, Inc. It is recommended that you contract a professional installer that is experi-
enced with proper work methods involving electronics and knowledgeable of specific procedures for
radio disassembly, Navigation Electronics installation, and re-assembly/re-installation of the Radio
Head Unit in the vehicle. INSTALLATION DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE RADIO HEAD UNIT IS NOT
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS, INC. AND IS EXPRESSLY NOT
COVERED UNDER THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
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a
LCD OUT
TP.IN
REAR-LCD
DTV_ IN POWER SETTING
ANT
TF
GPS
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
RADIO DISPLAY MONITOR
FUSE BOX
NAVIGATION FOR
TOYOTA RAV4
10-PIN VEHICLE INTERFACE
HARNESS TO CAR SIDE
SWITCH
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SYSTEM LAYOUT
LED
a
LCD INTERFACE BOARD
a
a
CAMERA INPUT
VIDEO OUT1
VIDEO OUT2
28-PIN VEHICLE INTERFACE
HARNESS TO CAR SIDE
8-PIN HARNESS LINK
10-PIN VEHICLE INTERFACE
HARNESS TO MONITOR 28-PIN VEHICLE INTERFACE
HARNESS TO MONITOR
SEE INSTALLATION
TO RADIO DISPLAY
MONITOR ON PAGE 7

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WARNING
TO AVOID DANGEROUS DISTRACTIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SHOULD NEVER OPERATE
THE SYSTEM WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT THE SELLER SHOULD INFORM
THE END-USER OF PROPER USE AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROPER INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL STATE AND FEDER-
AL LAWS.
BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND
THE SOFTTOUCH NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY, (A) APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND (B) READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
BEGINNING.
PROGRAMMING SWITCH SETTINGS
FACTORY OR AFTERMARKET CAMERA SETTINGS
TO USE AN AFTERMARKET CAMERA - PLACE SWITCH #1 IN OFF POSITION.
TO USE THE VEHICLE'S FACTORY CAMERA - PLACE SWITCH #1 IN ON POSITION.
NOTE:INSTALLER IS ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE PROGRAMMING
SWITCHES ON THE NAVIGATION MODULE.

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VEHICLE PREPARATION
1. IT IS ADVISABLE TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
FOR 3 MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION TO AVOID DAM-
AGE TO THE RADIO AND UNINTENDED AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT.
FIGURE 1
2. USE A TRIM TOOL TO DISENGAGE CLIPS AND REMOVE TRIM PANEL
ABOVE THE RADIO DISPLAY ASSEMBLY.FIGURE 2
3. USE A TRIM TOOL TO REMOVE THE AC VENTS SURROUNDING THE
RADIO DISPLAY ASSEMBLY. FIGURE 3
4. REMOVE THE CLOCK DISPLAY ABOVE THE RADIO DISPLAY ASSEM-
BLY. FIGURE 4
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
INSTALLATION

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VEHICLE PREPARATION CONTINUED...
5. REMOVE 4 SCREWS FROM RADIO DISPLAY ASSEMBLY. FIGURE 5
6. REMOVE SCREWS TO RELEASE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND PLAS-
TIC CLIP GUIDES FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE RADIO DISPLAY ASSEM-
BLY. FIGURE 6
7. REMOVE 4 SCREWS LOCATED AT TOP AND BOTTOM SIDE TO
RELEASE THE PLASTIC FACEPLATE TRIM FROM THE TOUCH SCREEN
HOUSING. FIGURE 7
8. USE A TRIM TOOL TO RELEASE THE PLASTIC TABS HOLDING THE
FACEPLATE TO THE TOUCH SCREEN HOUSING. FIGURE 8
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 8
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 7

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LCD/GPS INTERFACE BOARD
1. CAREFULLY LIFT THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE RETAINER TO
RELEASE THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE FROM THE FACTORY TOUCH
SCREEN CIRCUIT BOARD AND CD PLAYER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE
THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE.FIGURE 9
2. REMOVE 6 SCREWS ATTACHING THE FACTORY CD PLAYER TO
THE FACEPLATE HOUSING AND SEPARATE THE TWO PIECES.FIGURE
10
3. MEASURE 4.5” TO THE CENTER AND 3/4” FROM THE BOTTOM
BASE OF THE FACEPLATE TO MARK THE AREA FOR DRILLING.
FIGURE 11
4. DRILL A 5/8” HOLE ON THE PREVIOUS MARK INTO THE BOTTOM
BASE OF THE FACEPLATE. FIGURE 12
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12

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LCD/GPS INTERFACE BOARD CONTINUED...
5. INSERT THE PROVIDED GROMMET INTO THE 5/8” HOLE AND
REASSEMBLE THE FACEPLATE HOUSING TO FACTORY CD PLAYER
WITH THE PREVIOUSLY REMOVED SCREWS.FIGURE 13
NOTE: REMOVE ALL METAL SHAVINGS FROM THE FACEPLATE
HOUSING BEFORE REASSEMBLING IT TO THE FACTORY CD PLAYER.
LOOSE SHAVINGS CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.
6. REMOVE 3 SCREWS LOCATED ON THE FACTORY TOUCH SCREEN
CIRCUIT BOARD AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 14.
7. LOCATE 3 STANDOFFS PROVIDED IN THE KIT AND THREAD THEM
INTO THE PREVIOUSLY REMOVED SCREW LOCATIONS. THEN
REMOVE THE SMALL RIBBON CABLE FROM THE FACTORY CIRCUIT
BOARD BY SLIDING THE RETAINER AWAY FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
FIGURE 15.
8. REMOVE THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE FROM THE GPS INTERFACE
BOARD. FIGURE 16
NOTE: TEMPORARILY REMOVING THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE FROM
THE GPS INTERFACE BOARD IS RECOMMENDED TO ALLOW EASE
OF ALIGNMENT FOR THE SMALLER RIBBON CABLE.
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
REMOVE
FIGURE 16

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LCD/GPS INTERFACE BOARD CONTINUED...
9. INSERT THE SMALL RIBBON CABLE FROM THE GPS INTERFACE
BOARD TO THE RECEPTACLE OF THE FACTORY BOARD AND CLOSE
THE RETAINER TO SECURE IT IN PLACE.FIGURE 17
10. INSERT ONE END OF THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE PREVIOUSLY
REMOVED FROM THE GPS INTERFACE BOARD TO THE RECEPTACLE
OF THE FACTORY BOARD. FIGURE 18 THEN INSERT THE OTHER
END OF THE LARGE RIBBON CABLE TO THE FACTORY BOARD AS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 19. CLOSE THE RETAINER TO SECURE THE RIB-
BON CABLES IN PLACE.
NOTE: THE METAL PINS OF THE RIBBON CABLES SHOULD FACE
DOWNWARD WHEN PLACING INTO THE RECEPTACLE.
11. LOCATE THE PREVIOUSLY REMOVED SCREWS AND THREAD
THEM THROUGH THE GPS INTERFACE BOARD MOUNTING LOCA-
TIONS AND INTO THE 3 STANDOFFS. FIGURE 19
12. LOCATE THE SMALL RIBBON CABLE FROM THE FACTORY BOARD
AND INSERT IT INTO THE RECEPTACLE OF THE GPS INTERFACE
BOARD. CLOSE THE RETAINER TO SECURE IT IN PLACE. FIGURE
20
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20

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LCD/GPS INTERFACE BOARD CONTINUED...
13. LOCATE THE PREVIOUSLY REMOVED LARGE RIBBON CABLE THAT
JOINED THE FACTORY BOARD TO THE CD PLAYER. INSERT ONE END
TO THE GPS INTERFACE BOARD INTERIOR RECEPTACLE AND THE
OTHER END INTO THE CD PLAYER RECEPTACLE.CLOSE THE RIBBON
CABLE RETAINERS TO SECURE IT IN PLACE. FIGURE 21
14. INSERT THE TP-IN AND TO LCD HARNESSES OF THE GPS
INTERFACE BOARD TROUGH THE GROMMET OF THE FACEPLATE
HOUSING. FIGURE 22
15. CAREFULLY PULL ALL SLACK OUT OF THE HARNESSES THROUGH
THE GROMMET AND GENTLY REASSEMBLE THE FACTORY TOUCH
SCREEN AND CD PLAYER TOGETHER . FIGURE 23
16. REINSTALL ALL SCREWS, PLASTIC CLIP GUIDES, AND MOUNTING
BRACKETS. FIGURE 24
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 22

NAV INTERFACE MODULE CONNECTIONS
1. PEEL OFF LINER AND APPLY LARGE VHB TAPE PROVIDED IN THE
KIT TO NAVIGATION INTERFACE MODULE.FIGURE 25
2. CONNECT THE POWER HARNESS FROM THE VEHICLE INTERFACE
T-HARNESS TO THE POWER CONNECTOR OF THE NAVIGATION INTER-
FACE MODULE.FIGURE 26
3. CONNECT GPS ANTENNA TO NAVIGATION INTERFACE MODULE.
FIGURE 27
4. CONNECT SPEAKER TO SPEAKER EXTENSION HARNESS. FIGURE
28
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 25
FIGURE 26
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
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NAV INTERFACE MODULE CONNECTIONS
CONTINUED
5. CONNECT THE SPEAKER HARNESS TO THE REAR-LCD CONNEC-
TOR OF NAVIGATION INTERFACE MODULE.FIGURE 29
6. CONNECT THE YELLOW AND PINK COLOR-CODED HARNESSES
FROM THE GPS INTERFACE BOARD TO THE COLOR-CODED TP-IN
AND LCD OUT CONNECTORS OF THE NAVIGATION INTERFACE MOD-
ULE.FIGURE 30
7. IT IS ADVISABLE TO CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION AFTER NAVIGA-
TION INTERFACE CONNECTIONS ARE MADE. CONNECT THE 10-PIN
AND 28-PIN HARNESS FROM THE VEHICLE INTERFACE T-HARNESS
TO THE RADIO DISPLAY MONITOR AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 31.
MOMENTARILY RECONNECT NEGATIVE SIDE OF BATTERY AND TURN
ON THE VEHICLE’S IGNITION. SEE LAST PAGE TESTING SECTION
STEPS 2 -3 TO CHECK OPERATION.
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
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NAV INTERFACE MODULE LOCATION
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE SIDE OF BATTERY (FIGURE 1). PEEL OFF
THE LINER FROM THE VHB TAPE FROM THE VIDEO INTERFACE MOD-
ULE AND PRESS THE MODULE IN PLACE ON TOP OF THE CD PLAYER.
FIGURE 32
NOTE: THE VIDEO INTERFACE MODULE CAN BE MOUNTED IN
OTHER SUITABLE LOCATIONS BY THE INSTALLER. BE SURE THAT
THE DIP SWITCHES (PAGE 3) ARE CORRECT ACCORDING TO THE
DESIRED FEATURES AND THE SD CARD IS ACCESSIBLE FOR
FUTURE UPDATES.
SPEAKER, GPS ANTENNA, AND SWITCH
LOCATIONS
1. PEEL OFF THE LINER FROM THE DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE OF THE
SPEAKER AND MOUNT IT TO THE DASHBOARD FRAME BELOW THE
RADIO DISPLAY OPENING AREA .FIGURE 33
2. MOUNT THE GPS ANTENNA ON TOP OF THE FACTORY RADIO
DISPLAY MONITOR HOUSING UNDERNEATH UPPER DASHBOARD
PANEL AREA. FIGURE 34
NOTE: THE GPS ANTENNA CAN BE MOUNTED IN OTHER SUITABLE
LOCATIONS (TOP SIDE OF DASH, VEHICLE ROOF, ETC.) BY THE
INSTALLER.
3. MOUNT THE SWITCH BUTTON AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 35.
REASSEMBLY
1. REINSTALL TRIM PANEL SURROUNDING THE RADIO DISPLAY
ASSEMBLY TAKING SPECIAL CARE TO ENSURE HARNESSES AND
WIRING CONNECTIONS ARE PROPERLY SECURED WITH WIRE TIES.
2. MAKE SURE HARNESSES ARE NOT PINCHED BY TRIM PANEL.
3. RECONNECT ALL DISCONNECTED BULBS AND CHECK FOR FUNC-
TION.
FIGURE 33
SPEAKER LOCATION
FIGURE 34
ANTENNA LOCATION
FIGURE 35
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 32
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TESTING
1. RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF BATTERY AND TURN ON
VEHICLE’S IGNITION.
2. PRESS THE SWITCH BUTTON TO SWITCH FROM FACTORY TOUCH
SCREEN INTERFACE TO THE SOFT TOUCH NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
FIGURE 36
NOTE: IF INSIDE, MOVE THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE SO THAT THE GPS
ANTENNA HAS A CLEAR VIEW OF THE SKY.
3. VIEW QUICK START GUIDE PROVIDED IN KIT AND CHECK THE SOFT
TOUCH NAVIGATION SYSTEM FEATURES.
INSTALLATION
NOTES
FIGURE 36
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