Determine iPod Location in Your Car
The display and the controls of your iPod won’t function once
it’s plugged into the iCruze so put it away for safety while driving
in the glove box, center console or other safe place. If mounting
to dash, use Monster’s iSportCase for iPod (sold separately) or visit
MonsterCable.com for additional mounting solutions for your iPod.
Don’t leave your iPod loose so it won’t go flying in case of an accident.
Location of your iPod will dictate how and where the dock cable will
need to be run.
Have Everything You Need to Install?
If you have an Alpine brand car stereo with M-Bus CD changer
compatibility or a 1992-97 Jaguar®, then everything you need
for your installation is included with iCruze.
Any other type of compatible vehicle will require either a Monster
Factory•Linx Interface Cable and/or Interface Module to complete
the installation. Be sure to double check the in-store iCruze Factory•Linx
selection guide or visit iPodiCruze.com to make sure you have
everything required for your car.
Review the Installation CD-ROM
Monster recommends a professional installer for your iCruze
installation. But for you do-it-yourselfers, please watch the installation
videos on the included CD-ROM before you start. It will save you time
and trouble and may help further clarify certain installation procedures
and requirements.
The material on the CD is also available online. For the most current version,
go to:
iPodiCruze.com
. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium 166Mhz or Power
Mac 180Mhz • 64MB of RAM • Internet Connection and Browser • Quicktime
INSTALLING iCRUZE
®
Step 1: Locate & Gain Access to Your Car Stereo’s
CD Changer Port/Cable
Since iCruze uses the CD changer port on your car stereo, you will
need access to the port on the back of the stereo, or, in some Ford®/
Lincoln®/Mercury® vehicles, access to a remote tuner box in the trunk
is required. These installations will specify the purchase and use
of the Monster Factory•Linx M-Bus Extension Cable (sold separately).
Detailed instructions pertaining to your specific vehicle are included
in the Interface Cable and Interface Module packages. Please read
these instructions and then refer to the specific instructions
in the Interface Cable and/or Module box for additional installation
specifics for your car.
Step 2: Removing Your Factory Stereo
& Knowing Security Codes
WARNING:
FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE
TERMINAL OF YOUR BATTERY AT THIS TIME. WE HIGHLY
RECOMMEND CONSULTING YOUR OWNERS MANUAL
FOR VEHICLE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
REGARDING BATTERY CONNECTIONS.
The review of your car’s factory service manual is highly
recommended for this procedure. Specialized removal tools or ‘keys’
may also be required, as well as dash/console disassembly and other
highly specialized knowledge. Monster offers some of these removal
keys available for your purchase—visit
iPodiCruze.com
for details.
