Important Notes
Installation Instructions
Installation Tips
While following the steps throughout this manual,
please refer to the following recommendations for a
professional, trouble-free installation:
1
Determine the best location for the radar receiver.
The best location is typically under the bumper, or
inside the front grill of the vehicle. For the best radar
performance, install the radar receiver horizontally,
with a clear “view” of the road.
2
Entry points into the interior may be located
behind the plastic liner in the wheel well, fuse box,
or unused grommets.
3
There are often many existing entry points at the
rear of the vehicle as well:
• Gaskets behind license plates, around illumination
lamps, and near trunk lid hinges.
• Tail light wiring gaskets are often easily accessible
and large enough to add cables.
4
If there are no suitable openings, it will be
necessary to drill a hole through the firewall:
a.
Thoroughly investigate all locations before
drilling any holes! Ensure no wires, hoses, or other
vehicle components will be damaged.
b.
On vehicles with automatic transmissions, there
is often a location for mounting a clutch pedal. This
location is typically an ideal location to drill.
c.
Before drilling, cover the surface being drilled
with masking tape to prevent damage to the anti-
corrosion coating in the event the drill bit slips.
d.
Drill a 13/32" or 7/16" hole.
5
When pulling the inline grommet to the entry
point, apply rubbing alcohol to a section of the
cable to reduce friction and quickly pull the
grommet along the length.
6
The cables of units mounted at the rear of the
vehicle can generally be routed through the trunk
compartment and concealed under trim panels
quite easily. If necessary, the cables can also be
routed under the vehicle and through an opening in
the firewall. Be sure to secure cables away from
moving parts and hot surfaces.
7
A quality crimper for modular connectors can be
used to cut cables to length and replace the
connector. Removing the connectors may also
make it easier to enter the vehicle’s interior through
existing openings.
Note:
• Only an exact replacement for the standard
connector can be used. Do not attempt to cut
the wires unless the proper connector and
crimping tools are available.
• Connectors cannot be reused.
• Do not cut the cable too short! Provide
enough cable to route to the Interface and add
a couple extra feet to ease installation
• Install the new connector such that its locking
tab is on the same side as the color coded stripe
on the cable.
• Do not attempt to cut the cable and splice the
wires together.
8
When drilling or cutting interior trim panels (for
instance, when installing the Concealed Installation
Alert Indicator or the optional Display Bezel), first
cover the surface of the panel with masking tape to
prevent accidental scratches.
Read This First
Please read these instructions in their entirety
before starting your installation.
For the easiest, trouble-free installation, install the
interface first and wire it to a 12-volt switched
circuit.
Then, before installing the other components, plug
all of them into the interface and power up the unit
to confirm proper operation.
Important Installation Warnings
1
It is recommended that you have a professional
install your new STiR PLUS. Installation of this
system requires experience and expertise in
automotive electronics. If you are unfamiliar with
automotive electronics, car audio specialists and
many car dealers can install your STiR PLUS for you.
2
Attempting to install this product without
expertise in automotive electronics installation can
cause personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
3
If your vehicle is damaged during installation its
safety systems may be compromised, which could
cause personal injury or property damage.
4
Improper installation may void STiR PLUS’s
warranty.
Performance Warning
To get the best performance possible, the
mounting location of the radar receiver is
critical. Although radar signals will pass
through some types of plastic, mounting the
radar receiver so that it has a clear “view” of the
road will ensure maximum warning. Laser
signals will not pass through objects, including
most plastics.
