Most factory stereos also use a security code for anti-theft purposes.
Since you’ll be disconnecting the battery (which powers your car
stereo), be sure to have this code handy in order to re-activate
your stereo once power is restored. Many car stereos will display
“code” on the display. Follow your car’s owner’s manual
for reactivation procedures.
NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
STEPS 3 & 4 ARE ONLY FOR CARS WITH ALPINE M-BUS
COMPATIBLE CAR STEREOS AND JAGUAR MODELS 1992-1997.
FOR ALL OTHER CARS, PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION
GUIDE INCLUDED WITH THE iCRUZE FACTORY•LINX INTERFACE
CABLE AND/OR MODULE REQUIRED FOR YOUR CAR.
Step 3: Connecting iCruze
to the Car Stereo CD Changer Port
The included iCruze Interface
Cable plugs into the iCruze “OEM
Interface” port using the rectangular
or Molex
®
end of the cable, while
the round or DIN-plug end, goes
directly into the CD changer
port on the back of your Alpine®
or Jaguar® car stereo.
WARNING:
If you have a round port on your factory car stereo and it’s not
an Alpine or 92-97 Jaguar CAR stereo, DO NOT insert the included
Interface Cable just because it looks like it will fit. The internal wiring
is different and you may damage the iCruze and/or the stereo.
Step 4: Connect The Yellow
Wire On The Included iCruze Interface Cable
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION UNLESS
YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO DO SO.
INCORRECT CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF
CAR STEREO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
CONSULT AN MECP CERTIFIED INSTALLER IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
THE TOOLS OR KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION.
The yellow wire on the included
iCruze Interface Cable needs
to be connected to constant battery
power. Often that 12 volt power
source is available in the radio’s
wire harness. Using your car stereo’s
factory service manual, find the right
wire and tap into it. Be careful not
to disconnect it from the car stereo.
Connect Yellow
wire to constant
battery power
iCruze®
Port on Back
of Car Stereo
