Getting Started
Optional
Speaker
RF Remote
GPS antenna
and metal plate
GVN 53
Screws (4)
Wiring harness
Hook and loop
fasteners (2)
Remote control
Before you begin installation, disconnect the negative battery cable. Then follow the steps below to install the GVN 53.
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Install the GPS antenna
Install the GPS antenna on the outside of the vehicle on a metal surface or metal plate. The plate or surface must be at least 3.5
inches by 3.5 inches square. The GPS antenna must have a clear view of the sky and must be placed horizontally for best GPS
reception. See the next page for further instructions.
CAUTION
The
permanent
adhesive on the back of the metal plate is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.
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Connect the wiring harness
Connect each wire to the appropriate signal in the vehicle. Note that some wires are optional. Refer to the wiring diagram for more
information. Wrap any unused wires with electrical tape; do not leave any metal exposed.
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Install the GVN 53
Use the screws or the hook and loop fasteners provided to mount the GVN 53 in the vehicle. Select a location that allows you to
access the unit’s SD card slot. We recommended installing it under a seat or in another place close to the driver. Do not install the
GVN 53 inside a metal housing or where it might be shielded from you by a metal object. If there are large metal objects between
you and the GVN 53, the remote control may not work.
CAUTION
Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity, or dust as these conditions
could damage the unit. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
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Install optional accessories
You can install an optional XM Smart Antenna (such as the GXM 30) either inside or outside the vehicle. Like the GPS antenna, it
must have a clear view of the sky. If you use an extension cable with the XM antenna, wrap the two connectors with electrical tape.
For information on installing an optional FM traffic receiver (such as the GTM 10), refer to the
Installation Guide
included with the
traffic receiver.
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Test the installation
Reconnect the negative battery cable, and then turn on the audio/video system to ensure that everything is connected and is
functioning properly. Install batteries in the remote. Then test the remote control to ensure that it is working. If the remote control
does not work, you may need to move the GVN 53 to a different location in the vehicle.
