VDO RCS 4000, Owner'S Manual

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Selecting mounting position
The Steering Wheel Remote Control is designed for
left-hand drive vehicles and can be installed in all stee-
ring wheels with an outer diameter from 280 mm to
380 mm and a thickness from 25 mm to 35 mm. The re-
mote control should be installed between the 1 o'clock
and 5 o'clock position in the steering wheel. The local
traffic and registration regulations of the country in
which the vehicle is licensed have to be observed:
A
The Steering Wheel Remote Control must not be mounted in the inflation area of the
Airbags. Danger to life if not observed!
A
The Steering Wheel Remote Control must not hinder the steering process during driving
under any circumstances!
A
When driving straight ahead the Steering Wheel Remote Control must under no
circumstances obstruct the drivers sight on the following system warning lights and
instruments:
System warning lights for flashing indicators, high beam, rear fog lamp, fog headlamps,
brakes, Airbag, ABS, ESP and the speedometer.
Mounting the Steering Wheel Remote Control, fig. 1 - 3
1. Open the locking lever on the rear of the remote control.
2. Hold the remote control inside the steering wheel and guide the strap under the
locking lever (fig. 1).
3. Tighten the strap slightly and then press it with the perforation firmly into the matching
catches at the locking lever (fig. 2).
4. Close the locking lever (1.) and then push it in the direction of the +/- buttons (2.),
(fig. 3).
5. Release the locking lever. Now the lever should engage firmly through the tension of
the strap.
If the locking lever should not engage, or the remote control should not fit firmly
enough at the steering wheel, please repeat steps 3. - 5.
6. If required cut the remaining part of the strap above the locking lever.
Note : In order to improve adhesion in the case of steering wheels of large internal
diameter, the foam rubber pad supplied with the unit can be bonded to the battery
compartment lid of the remote control before installation.
Controls
Mode selection (only RCS 5100), fig. 5a
The RCS 5100 is suitable for both audio components as well as Navigation Systems.
Use the slide switch
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at the outer side of the remote control to change the mode.
☞
Switch to “N” to be able to control Navigation Systems.
☞
Switch to “A” to be able to control Audio components.
Note: With some Navigation Systems you have to activate the “Steering wheel remote
control” option in the system settings menu to control the system with the Steering
Wheel Remote Control. You find information on that in the instructions for use of the
respective device.
With some Navigation Systems the supplied remote control must be taken out of the
holder so that the system reacts to the Steering Wheel Remote Control.
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5 o'clock
1 o'clock
Mounting
position