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RIDE COMMAND
®
ADAPTERS
CONNECT RIDE COMMAND AUDIO ADAPTERS (Ride Command Models Only)
With the Ride Command STAGE Tuned Audio packages, two plug-in audio output adapters are included.
These allow the vehicle’s Ride Command system to easily connect to the system amplifiers while retaining
Ride Command’s functionality and features.
STEP 1 – LOCATE AUDIO OUTPUT PLUGS
There are three AMP plugs located behind and on either
side of the Ride Command dash unit as shown in figure
20-1 and 20-2.
Identify the labels on the plugs. You are looking for
“AMP1” and “AMP3” plug labels.
STEP 2 – CONNECT ADAPTERS
Connect the Ride Command adapters to AMP1 and
AMP3 plugs as shown in figure 20-3. Both adapters
are identical, so it’s only important you note which are
plugged into AMP1 and AMP3 audio outputs.
STEP 3 – CONNECT REMOTE AMP TURN-ON
Route and connect AMP1 blue wire (remote amp turn
on) from the adapter to the blue wire in audio system’s
four-wire source unit harness. Only the blue wire
connects. The three remaining wires are not used in a
Ride Command application. See Figure 20-4.
Remove bullet connector, tape up or otherwise insulate
the blue wire from the AMP3 adapter as this is not used.
This will protect from short circuits.
STEP 4 – CONNECT RCAs TO AMPLIFIERS
Route and connect the RCA audio cables from the
AMP3 adapter to the NA2-400.1 mono subwoofer
amplifier. See Figure 20-4.
Route and connect the RCA audio cables from the
AMP1 adapter to the NA2-400.2RC two-channel full
range amplifier. See Figure 20-4.
Note about Ride Command fader operation -
Although
the Stage 3 system ONLY includes front speakers,
you can add optional rear speaker pods (part# NHT1-
120BPR) using the pre-wired rear speaker harness,
installing the speaker pods and simply making those
connections as shown on page 16-17.
When rear speakers are installed in that way, front and
rear speakers in a MB Quart RZR-tuned system are on
the “front” of the Ride Command outputs so there is no
function for the “rear” on the fader once the system is
installed and operating.
Figure 20-1
Figure 20-2
Figure 20-3
Figure 20-4
