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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.
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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.
Installation Warnings
1
It is recommended that you have a
professional install your new ESCORT MAX Ci .
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 ESCORT MAX Ci 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 ESCORT
MAX CI’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.
Since Laser signals will not pass through
objects, including most plastics, it is critical
that the Laser Shifters are mounted
perfectly level and have an unobstructed
“view” of the road.
