SZYM PALADIN Series User manual

Last updated May 2, 2021
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Notice to vehicle modifiers 1
Safety and other symbols 1
Quick Start 3
Fleet management 5
Configuration 6
Setup 6
Global License Plate System (GLPS) 8
Emergency vehicle lightbar installation 8
Templates and custom graphics 10
Land impact optimization 11
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 14
Message center 15
Entertainment and Climate Controls 16
Audio systems 16
Sei Media information 17
Heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system 17
Lights 18
Headlights 18
Turn signals 19
Interior dome light 20
Spotlight (if equipped) 20

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Access and Seating 21
Access control mode 21
Seat locations and amenities 22
Driver Controls 25
Steering wheel touch areas 25
Ride height adjustment (if equipped) 26
Steering wheel tilt adjustment 26
IntelliDoor Remote (if equipped) 26
Driving 27
Unflipping your vehicle 28
Mesh road axle lock 28
Global Vehicle HUD (GVHUD) 29
Button layout and lighting functions 29
Liquid-crystal display (LCD) 31
Four-position switch 31
Keyboard gesture controls 32
Customer Assistance 33
Known issues 33
Reporting defects 33
Maintenance and Specifications 34
Periodic maintenance & troubleshooting 34
Global Fuel System (GFS) 34
Global Mod Link System (GMLS) 34
Chassis-only models 36
Tires & wheels 36
Release notes 37
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2021 Szym Motor Company.

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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new SZYM Paladin, powered by the
NTBI SPT3 script package. Please take the time to get well
acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you
know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Szym Motor Company and its products visit
the following website: https://ntbigroup.com/szym
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant
available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to
your particular vehicle.
Latest version and updates
The latest version of the SZYM Paladin is version 7.2.
When an update is available, it will be delivered to you automatically
when you rez an outdated version of the vehicle in-world. To copy over
your configuration, refer to
Config codes in the Configuration chapter.
NOTICE TO VEHICLE MODIFIERS
Before you modify your vehicle, be sure to read the SPT3 Vehicle
Modification Guide
supplement. This book contains important
information on modifiable components to your car, as well as
instructions on how to integrate third party equipment. To download a
copy, refer to this website: https://ntbigroup.com/spt3
SAFETY AND OTHER SYMBOLS
Warning symbols in this guide
In this guide, critical instructions and important changes from
SPT2 are contained in comments highlighted by the warning
triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

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Vehicle symbol glossary
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle:
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag
Brake System Anti-Lock Brakes
Parking Brake Cruise Control
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Mesh Road Axle Lock
Windshield Defrost Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery
Service Engine Soon Low Fuel Level
Fog Lamps (if equipped)
Daytime Running
Lamps (if equipped)
Parking Lights Automatic Headlights
Low Beam Headlights High Beam Headlights

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Quick Start
Your delivery box should include the following:
•SZYM Paladin 2DR M
•SZYM Paladin 2DR L
•SZYM Paladin 2DR XL-C
•SZYM Paladin 2DR XXL-C
•SZYM Paladin 4DR S
•SZYM Paladin 4DR M
•SZYM Paladin 4DR L
•SZYM Paladin Bed Toolbox (Black)
•SZYM Paladin Bed Toolbox (Metal)
•SZYM Paladin Dual Rear Wheel Kit
•SZYM Paladin Theme Applier
•NTBI Factory Lightbar Package Delivery Tool
First, if desired, rez the Factory Lightbar Package Delivery Tool. This
will send you a delivery box that should include at least the following:
•NTBI Agent 4X MAX LED Lightbar (Paladin Back)
•NTBI Agent 4X MAX LED Lightbar (Paladin Front)
•NTBI Priority 4X MAX LED Lightbar
•NTBI Vertex 4 LED Lightbar
Next, rez your desired model. The “S”, “M”, “L”, “XL”, and “XXL” refer
to the wheelbase length. The 2DR XL-C and XXL-C models are
designed for use with bed modifications and should not be driven as-is.
The Dual Rear Wheel Kit is only compatible with Medium
and Long wheelbases. Do not link it to S, XL, or XXL models.
If you want to use a lightbar or the Dual Rear Wheel Kit, make sure
nobody is sitting in the vehicle, then rez the lightbar or kit and follow
the prompts. You do not need to position it first. For lightbars, refer to
Emergency vehicle lightbar installation in the Configuration chapter.

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WARNING: Never link or unlink anything to or from the
vehicle if text is shown above it indicating that the vehicle’s
configuration is being applied. Doing so can cause severe and
irreversible damage to the vehicle’s components.
To ride as a passenger, right-click any passenger door or the rear seat
(if equipped) and select “Drive” or “Ride”. To drive, right click
anywhere else, suck as the driver door, and select “Drive”.
Users that do not have access to the vehicle cannot sit as a
passenger unless the door is open. If you want to invite
someone as a passenger, open the door for them first. Additionally,
passengers without access cannot open any door except their own.
Your vehicle must be started manually. To start your vehicle, either:
•Click anywhere non-interactive on the outside of the vehicle to
open the vehicle menu, then select “Start”.
•Enter mouselook by pressing the M key or scrolling your
camera into the cabin, then click behind the right half of the
steering wheel where the key is. You can click above or below
the key. If nothing happens, you may be clicking too far to the
right, which is where you can click to move the gearshift.
•Push the green key button on the GVHUD.
•Push the “I” key on your keyboard, if your gestures are active.
If you do not have a GVHUD, click the vehicle to open the vehicle
menu, then select “Get HUD”. Note that your vehicle is not compatible
with the EVHUD.
If you want to customize your vehicle, click it to open the vehicle
menu. Then, select “Config…”, then “Vehicle…”, then “Go to page”.
This will open Setup in your web browser. Refer to
Setup in the
Configuration chapter.
If you set your access mode to Keyring when completing Setup and
you want to allow other people to use your vehicle, click it to open the
vehicle menu, then select “Config…”, then “Keyring…”, then “Go to
page”. This will open NBS Keyring in your web browser. Refer to
Keyring access control in the Access and Seating chapter.

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If you want to customize your license plate, click your vehicle to open
the vehicle menu, then select “Config…”, then “Plate…”, then either
“Number…” to change the plate number or “Template…” to change the
plate design. For more information and a list of available templates,
refer to
Global License Plate System in the Configuration chapter.
If you want to customize the lighting patterns and configuration used
for the different positions of the four-position slide switch on the
GVHUD, refer to
Four-position switch in the Global Vehicle HUD
(GVHUD)
chapter.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
The SZYM Paladin is designed to simplify fleet management. We
recommend that you make use of the following features:
Keyring access control
Your vehicle is compatible with NBS Keyring, a free remote access
management system. With Keyring, you can control access settings for
an entire fleet of vehicles at once using “rings”, which support adding
multiple users and groups through the NBS website and propagate to
any vehicle that uses that ring. Refer to
Access control mode in the
Access and Seating chapter.
Custom graphics
Your vehicle’s exterior body textures can be customized. You will need
a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. Refer to
Templates and custom
graphics
in the Configuration chapter.
Duplicating vehicles
Your vehicle can be duplicated by holding the Shift key in edit mode
and dragging the vehicle’s position. This will create a duplicate of your
vehicle and will copy over its configuration after a few seconds. We
recommend configuring your vehicle before duplicating it.
Copying configurations
Your vehicle’s configuration can be copied to another vehicle without
duplication. Refer to
Config codes in the Configuration chapter.

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Configuration
SETUP
Your vehicle’s equipment can be styled using Web Setup, a service
provided through NBS. Setup allows you to configure your vehicle’s
options using your web browser.
Make sure your Second Life viewer is set to use the system
browser –
not the built-in browser
– for non-Second-Life
links. You can usually find this setting in the “Network & Files”
section of your viewer’s preferences.
To open Setup, click the vehicle to open the vehicle, then select
“Config…”, then “Vehicle…”, then “Go to page”. Your web browser will
open a page where you can change the options available for your
vehicle. As you change options, they will appear in-world, but will not
be saved permanently. To save your changes, click the “Save & Send”
button at the bottom of the page.
Lightbar configuration: Setup supports the lightbars included with
your vehicle. However, they must be installed before opening Setup.
Refer to
Emergency vehicle lightbar installation later in this chapter if
you would like to install a lightbar on your vehicle. Additionally,
Setup only allows you to configure the colors and layout of your
emergency vehicle lighting. To configure the pattern selections and
other lightbar features, refer to
Four-position switch in the Global
Vehicle HUD (GVHUD)
chapter.
Config codes
You can copy a vehicle configuration by clicking the vehicle to open the
vehicle menu then selecting “Config…”, then “Codes…”. This will show
the current config codes for the vehicle configuration and access
control list in Nearby Chat, and will open a text box where you can
paste another config code. You can then do the same on a second
vehicle, then copy and paste the desired code into this text box to clone
the configuration to a different vehicle.

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There are four different config codes for your vehicle. Unlike
SPT2 vehicles, you will need to copy all four codes if you
want to make an exact copy of your vehicle. However, you can also
copy over any number of the four codes to only copy over certain
features of the vehicle.
Vehicle: The vehicle config code (also called a config key) is a 16-
character string that identifies installed equipment for your vehicle.
All settings available via Setup are stored using this code. The code
can be applied to another vehicle to copy all of these settings over.
Keyring:The Keyring config code (also called a config key) is a 16-
character string that identifies who can access your vehicle when the
access mode is set to Keyring. This code can be applied to another
vehicle to copy the access list over.
Due to limitations with NBS Keyring, copying the access
config code to another vehicle is supported, but not usually
recommended. If you make any changes to the access list between
the time you copy the access config code and the time you load it
into a new vehicle, those changes will also be applied, but no further
changes to the original vehicle’s access list will apply. Therefore, it
is strongly recommended that if you do copy over an access config
code, do so before making any further changes to the access list to
avoid any confusion. To synchronize access for multiple vehicles, use
of a Keyring ring is strongly recommended instead.
Plate: The plate config code is accessed by selecting “Config…”, then
“Plate…”, then “Copy”. It is a 5 to 23-character string that includes all
of the data used to render your plate number and design. The code can
be applied to another vehicle to clone the plate, or you can save it and
edit the plate number in the code to provide custom assigned plates to
other people that own vehicles equipped with the Global License Plate
System (GLPS). Refer to
Global License Plate System in this chapter.
Lighting: The lighting config code is a long string that includes all of
the programmed settings used by the four-position switch on the
Global Vehicle HUD (GVHUD). The code can be applied to another
vehicle to copy the switch’s programming over. Refer to
Four-position
switch
in the Global Vehicle HUD (GVHUD) chapter.

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Access control
By default, your vehicle is set to be accessible by its owner only. This
setting can be changed in Setup. For more information on the different
access options available in your vehicle, refer to
Access control mode
in the
Access and Seating chapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with support for NBS Keyring. If the access
mode is set to Keyring, to edit the access list, click the vehicle to open
the vehicle menu then select “Config…”, “Keyring…”, then “Go to
page”. Keyring settings are separate from Setup, and your Keyring
config code is separate from your vehicle config code.
For more information on how Keyring can be used in your vehicle,
refer to
Keyring access control in the Access and Seating chapter.
GLOBAL LICENSE PLATE SYSTEM (GLPS)
Your vehicle is equipped with the Global License Plate System
(GLPS). These plates allow for extensive customization of plate
templates and can render multiple sizes and types of plates without
having to update your vehicle for future plate designs.
Your plates can be set to a custom number using Setup. However, to
apply a different template, you will need to access the plate’s
configuration tool by clicking the vehicle to open the vehicle menu
then selecting “Config…”, then “Plate…”.
For more information on GLPS, including a list of default templates
for several US states, most EU countries, and some other locales, refer
to the following website: https://ntbigroup.com/glps
EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTBAR INSTALLATION
Your vehicle includes the NTBI Priority 4X MAX, Agent 4X MAX, and
Vertex 4 LED lightbars. Rez the NTBI Factory Lightbar Package
Delivery Tool included with your vehicle to get them for free. These
lightbars are equipped with the Global Mod Link System (GMLS) and
must be linked using the following procedure before configuration:
1. Rez the desired lightbar near your vehicle.
2. When prompted, click “OK” to activate GMLS alignment, then
accept the requested permissions.
3. Right click the lightbar and select “Edit”.

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4. With the Edit window open, hold your SHIFT key and left click
the vehicle. This should select both objects at once. Make sure
you select the vehicle last.
5. Press your CTRL + L keys, or click the “Link” button in the
Edit window.
6. If prompted, confirm that you want to link the two objects.
7. When linked, the lightbar will automatically position itself to
the recommended position and resize if necessary.
8. If desired, you may move the lightbar anywhere on the vehicle.
Make sure you move the lightbar along with the separate
overlay face(s). If you are moving the Priority 4X MAX, make
sure you also move the preloader hidden inside the lightbar.
Once linked, your lightbar(s) will function normally and need no
further installation. While multiple different lightbars may be used,
only one of each of the factory-provided lightbars can be used at once.
Priority 4X MAX: This lightbar supports Auxiliary Brake Light Mode.
If enabled in Setup, the rear outboard lights will light up red when
braking. Due to technical limitations, this mode will not work when
the rear of the lightbar is flashing or the arrow is enabled on the
Priority 4X MAX, and will not show turn signals.
Agent 4X MAX: This lightbar is vehicle-specific and is separated into
two objects – Front and Back. You may install one or both as desired.
You may also install a roof-mounted lightbar if additional lighting is
needed. If the Agent 4X MAX and Priority 4X MAX lightbars are
installed at the same time, the lightbars’ arrow feature will only be
shown on the Agent 4X MAX.
The Back version of the Agent 4X MAX is repositioned automatically
depending on whether the factory bed cap is installed, so it cannot be
moved manually after installation.
Aftermarket lightbars: Any aftermarket lightbar advertised as
compatible with the SZYM Paladin should be compatible with your
vehicle. If you would like to make your own custom lightbar drop-in
compatible with this vehicle, refer to the
SPT3 Vehicle Modification
Guide
supplement for instructions on how to integrate your lightbar
using the scripting API and the Global Mod Link System (GMLS).
Pattern configuration and settings: The factory lightbars are
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four-position slide switch on the Global Vehicle HUD (GVHUD). To
configure these options, refer to
Four-position switch in the Global
Vehicle HUD (GVHUD)
chapter.
TEMPLATES AND CUSTOM GRAPHICS
Your vehicle’s exterior body textures can be customized. Please read
the following instructions carefully before creating custom graphics for
your vehicle. You will need a recent version of Adobe Photoshop.
1. Download the necessary templates, which are available at the
following website: https://ntbigroup.com/psds
2. Get a copy of the NTBI Local Texture UUID Tool, which is
available at the following website:
https://ntbigroup.com/uuidtool
3. Open the templates and start designing. When ready to
preview, save the textures as PNG files for best quality.
4. Rez the Local Texture UUID tool and select one of the faces
using the edit tool.
5. Open the Texture tab, make sure the “Texture (diffuse)” option
is selected, then click the texture preview.
6. In the texture picker, select the “Local” option, then click the
“Add” button. Select the PNG file you saved of the cab template
and open it.
7. Click the “OK” button in the texture picker. Repeat steps 5
through 7 with the “Shininess (specular)” option, if used.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 with the bed texture on a different
face, if designing them at the same time.
9. Close the edit window and click the face(s) with the texture(s).
10. Copy the texture UUID(s) sent to you in local chat for Setup.
11. Overwrite the PNG file(s) when making any changes in
Photoshop and they will appear on the vehicle.
12. Once finished, upload the PNG file(s) using the regular texture
uploader and apply them in Setup.
Reflective decals: The specular template can be used to create pseudo-
reflective decals. Copy the decals to the specular template in the same
position and apply the specular texture using the above procedure.
You do not need to edit the alpha channel. Note that the specular
template is otherwise simply a 50% flat grey texture.

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Mudflaps: The mudflaps on the XL-C and XXL-C can be customized
using the available PSD file. However, the texture can only be
manually applied to the mudflaps and cannot be included in the
vehicle’s configuration.
Creating and applying non-transferable exterior textures
The SZYM Paladin Theme Applier can be used to create a non-
transferable theme that can be sold to third parties. Once set up, it is
impossible to get the UUIDs of the textures it uses, because the setup
notecard is automatically deleted and UUIDs are stored in script
memory. The end-user links the Theme Applier to their vehicle, and
the textures are applied directly onto the vehicle. UUIDs are not sent
to any other script and are not stored in the vehicle’s configuration.
To set up the Theme Applier, follow the instructions in the notecard
inside it. It is important that you follow the permissioning steps
exactly, or your theme will be transferable.
Applying non-transferable themes: To apply a theme that uses the
Theme Applier, link the Theme Applier to your vehicle, then grant the
requested permission to unlink once prompted. Note that the applied
theme will not be stored in the vehicle’s configuration, so for fleet
vehicles, you will need to apply the theme either before duplicating
the vehicle or for each vehicle individually after duplication.
LAND IMPACT OPTIMIZATION
Your vehicle comes with all possible factory options available.
However, if you do not wish to enable them all, you can reduce your
vehicle’s land impact with the Optimize feature.
Optimization permanently unlinks and deletes unused
components of the vehicle. This will cause certain factory
options to no longer work if you attempt to enable them later. Do
not perform optimization until you are sure you do not want to
change your configuration to add any more factory options.
To perform optimization, click the vehicle to open the vehicle menu
then select “Config…”, “Optimize…”, “Continue…”, then “Yes”. When
finished, if any prims were removed, they will be moved above the
vehicle and will auto-delete after about one minute.

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Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that
may become serious enough to impact the driving experience. Many
lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to
the respective system warning light for information.
Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned on to check the
bulb. Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until
the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light
remains on, the onboard script diagnostics system (OSD) has detected
a malfunction. Refer to
Onboard script diagnostics in the Maintenance
and Specifications
chapter.
Mesh road axle lock: The mesh road axle lock indicator light
illuminates when the mesh road axle lock function is enabled
via the button to the right of the gearshift. Refer to
Mesh road
axle lock
in the Driving chapter for more information.
WARNING: When the axle lock is enabled, the vehicle may
behave erratically and will not handle correctly if not in
contact with the road. Driving extended distances with the axle lock
enabled is not recommended and it should only be enabled when the
vehicle is on a mesh road or other terrain that is not compatible
with the SPT3 suspension system.
Brake system warning light: The brake system warning light
will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the
on position when the engine is not running.
Parking brake warning light: The parking brake warning
light will illuminate whenever the parking brake is applied
and the ignition is in the on position.

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Low fuel level warning light: The low fuel level warning light
will illuminate when the fuel level is below 10%.
Battery warning light: The battery warning light will
illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position and
the engine is not running. It will also illuminate when the
battery charge is depleted and the battery must be replaced soon.
Engine coolant temperature warning light: This light will
illuminate when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine, and let
the engine cool.
Engine oil pressure warning light: This light will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position. This
vehicle is not equipped with engine oil simulation.
Parking lights: This light will illuminate when the parking
lights are activated.
Low beam headlights: This light will illuminate when the
headlights are activated in low beam mode, either
automatically or manually via the headlight switch.
High beam headlights: This light will illuminate when the
headlights are activated in high beam mode by clicking and
releasing the turn signal stalk area.
Turn signals: These lights illuminate when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on.
Door ajar warning chime: Sounds when a passenger door is open and
the ignition is on.

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GAUGES
Tachometer: Indicates current power ratio.
The power ratio will jump up quickly, then
settle back down as you accelerate. This is
normal behavior and indicates the current
power the engine is exerting to reach the
target speed. It does not indicate the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle
speed in either miles per hour or
kilometers per hour, depending on whether
the metric setting has been enabled in the
vehicle configuration.
Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine
coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature,
the needle will be in the normal range (between “C”
and “H”). If it approaches “H”, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine, and let the engine cool.
Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the on
position. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer to
Global Fuel System (GFS) in the Maintenance
and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Odometer: Registers the total miles (or kilometers) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (or kilometers) of individual
journeys. Press and release the button on the cluster to toggle between
odometer, trip odometer, and idle hour meter displays. To reset, press
the button again and hold until the trip reading displays 0 miles.
Idle hour meter: Registers the hours the engine has spent idling. Press
and release the button on the cluster to toggle between odometer, trip
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MESSAGE CENTER
With the ignition in the on position, the message center, located on
your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information
through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. The system will also
notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system
warnings followed by a chime. For example, if a door is opened, the
message center will indicate that a door is ajar and chime to remind
the driver to close the door before driving.
The message center also briefly displays the target speed when it is
changed. This information is also constantly shown on the GVHUD.

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Entertainment and Climate Controls
AUDIO SYSTEMS
SZYMTRONIC Touchscreen Navigation (if equipped)
The controls for the SZYMTRONIC Touchscreen Navigation are as
follows:
•Volume: Press + VOL or VOL – to change the volume of audio
announcements and music.
•Navigation: Press the NAV button to open the navigation
screen. When on this screen, touch the NAV icon to load a new
destination. You may enter either an SLURL location or an
NTBI Address Service address.
•Audio: Press AUDIO to open the Sei Media music playback
screen. When on this screen, touch LOAD to load a new Sei
Media file. If music is playing, it will continue to play even if
this screen is not currently shown.
•Settings: Press SETTING to open the settings for the
navigation unit.
•Change track: Press the TRACK left and right buttons to
change the music track if a Sei Media disk is playing.
•Home: Touch the home icon to return to the clock screen.
Aftermarket audio (if equipped)
An aftermarket audio system can be installed to replace the factory
audio system, if desired. SZYM Motors does not provide support for
aftermarket audio systems. Refer to the
SPT3 Vehicle Modification
Guide
supplement for design specifications and installation help.

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SEI MEDIA INFORMATION
Sei Media is the music format used by the factory audio system. A list
of Sei Media tracks is currently available at the following website:
https://ntbigroup.com/seimedia
The SZYMTRONIC Touchscreen Navigation system installed in this
vehicle supports the Sei Audio (SAL), Sei Audio Disk (SAD), SeiEX
Audio (SAX), and SeiEX Audio Disk (SAZ) formats.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM
The factory installed HVAC system is for audio effect only. To turn it
on, press any button except OFF. The various functions on the unit
will only change the indications on the HVAC display and the volume
of the HVAC sound. To turn it off, press the OFF button.
The factory installed HVAC system also has a hazard warning
flashers button, labeled with this symbol. Press this button to
turn the hazard warning flashers on. Press it again to turn
the hazard warning flashers off.
The HVAC system can be safely removed and replaced with
aftermarket equipment that can mount into an SPT3 HVAC unit slot.
Refer to the
SPT3 Vehicle Modification Guide supplement for design
specifications and installation help.