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Installing the GPS antenna
Installing the GPS antenna
Notes on installation
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The GPS antenna should be installed in a level
position where the signals will be as unobscured as
much as possible, such as on the vehicle's roof.
Satellite signals cannot be received if the antenna is
obscured.
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If installing the GPS antenna outside the vehicle,
remove the main antenna unit if leaving the vehicle
unattended for long periods in order to prevent theft
or malicious damage to the antenna.
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Hold the main antenna unit when removing the
antenna. Do not pull on the cable, otherwise it may
become damaged and result in problems with correct
operation.
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If installing the GPS antenna outside the vehicle,
remove the main antenna unit when washing the
vehicle. (If you wash the vehicle with the main
antenna unit still attached, avoid spraying the cable
section directly with water so that no water gets
inside the vehicle.)
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The magnet that is attached to the GPS antenna is
extremely strong. Be sure to note the following when
installing the antenna.
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Do not put the antenna down on the ground or on
dirty or dusty surfaces. If iron filings become
attached to the magnet, they may cause damage
to the vehicle's body.
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Keep the antenna away from watches and
magnetic cards, otherwise they may be damaged
and/or rendered unusable.
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If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, be
sure it is mounted to the ground plate.
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If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, the
location and the slope of the vehicle's windshield will
determine the accuracy of the GPS antenna to
receive the GPS signal. If this occurs you may want
to install the antenna outside of the vehicle.
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The materials used in front and rear vehicle windows
can cause GPS reception sensitivity to drop
significantly. If this happens, install the GPS antenna
to the outside of the vehicle.
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If the attachment surface is a non-plastic surface
such as genuine leather, wood panel or cloth,
attaching the antenna may damage the surface
finish. Do not attach the ground plate to such
surfaces.
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Wipe the installation surface thoroughly so that it is
clean of any dirt, moisture or grease before installing
the antenna.
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Do not apply any coatings to the GPS antenna,
otherwise it may cause a drop in the reception
sensitivity of the antenna.
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Route the GPS antenna cable as far away as
possible from TV and radio antennas and cables,
otherwise it may cause interference with video and
audio signals.
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Do not install the antenna in places (such as front
pillars and roof panel) that are shielded from the sky.
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The cables should be bound together with tape or similar so that they do not interfere with driving. If it
becomes wound around parts such as the steering wheel, shifting lever or brake pedal, accidents may
result.
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Do not install the GPS antenna where it will obstruct the driver's vision or where it will be an obstacle
while driving, otherwise traffic accidents may result.
