SAFETY INFORMATION
B000647
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
•No smoking! No open fire or heat so rces!
•The prod ct was developed, man fact red,
and inspected according to the basic safety
req irements of EC G idelines and state-of-
the-art technology.
•The instr ment is designed for se in gro nded
vehicles and machines as well as in pleas re
boats, incl ding non-classified commercial
shipping.
•Use o r prod ct only as intended. Use of the
prod ct for reasons other than its intended se
may lead to personal inj ry, property damage
or environmental damage. Before installation,
check the vehicle doc mentation for vehicle
type and any possible special feat res!
•Use the assembly plan to learn the location of
the f el/hydra lic/compressed air and
electrical lines!
•Note possible modifications to the vehicle,
which m st be considered d ring installation!
•To prevent personal inj ry, property damage or
environmental damage, basic knowledge of
motor vehicle/shipb ilding electronics and
mechanics is req ired.
•Make s re that the engine cannot start
nintentionally d ring installation!
•Modifications or manip lations to VDO
prod cts can affect safety. Conseq ently, yo
may not modify or manip late the prod ct!
•When removing/installing seats, covers, etc.,
ens re that lines are not damaged and pl g-in
connections are not loosened!
•Note all data from other installed instr ments
with volatile electronic memories.
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION
•D ring installation, ens re that the prod ct’s
components do not affect or limit vehicle
f nctions. Avoid damaging these components!
•Only install ndamaged parts in a vehicle!
•D ring installation, ens re that the prod ct
does not impair the field of vision and that it
cannot impact the driver’s or passenger’s head!
•A specialized technician sho ld install the
prod ct. If yo install the prod ct yo rself,
wear appropriate work clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing, as it may get ca ght in moving
parts. Protect long hair with a hair net.
•When working on the on-board electronics, do
not wear metallic or cond ctive jewelry s ch as
necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.
•If work on a r nning engine is req ired, exercise
extreme ca tion. Wear only appropriate work
clothing as yo are at risk of personal inj ry,
res lting from being cr shed or b rned.
•Before beginning, disconnect the negative
terminal on the battery, otherwise yo risk a
short circ it. If the vehicle is s pplied by
a xiliary batteries, yo m st also disconnect
the negative terminals on these batteries!
Short circ its can ca se fires, battery
explosions and damages to other electronic
systems. Please note that when yo disconnect
the battery, all volatile electronic memories
lose their inp t val es and m st be
reprogrammed.
•If working on gasoline boat motors, let the
motor compartment fan r n before beginning
work.
•Pay attention to how lines and cable harnesses
are laid so that yo do not drill or saw thro gh
them!
•Do not install the prod ct in the mechanical
and electrical airbag area!
•Do not drill holes or ports in load-bearing or
stabilizing stays or tie bars!
•When working nderneath the vehicle, sec re
it according to the specifications from the
vehicle man fact rer.
