Installation Instructions; Important Information; Taking Safety Precautions - VDO MS 6100 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Only trained personnel may install the unit.
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Observe automotive industry quality standards.
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Fire hazard. When drilling, take care not to damage concealed wiring harnesses, the fuel tank
or fuel lines.
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Never drill into supporting or safety-relevant body parts.
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Only install the unit in vehicles with a 12-V on-board voltage and negative pole on the vehicle
body. Installation in unsuitable vehicles (e. g. heavy goods vehicles, buses) results in a risk of mal-
function, damage and fire.
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Always ensure correct assignment of vehicle connections. Incorrect assignment of the connec-
tions may damage the unit or the vehicle electrical system/electronics.
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Do not damage safety system wiring (airbag etc.). (Wiring is normally specially marked, for
example by labels.)
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Do not use test lamps to test the voltage, since excessively high currents can damage/destroy
electronic components.
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Insulate all junctions with shrink hose or insulating tape.
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Fit toothed washers at earth connections to the vehicle body. If necessary, remove paint and
dirt beforehand. Subsequently, protect bare metal against corrosion.
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In order to ensure perfect installation, use only the original components supplied. The use of
non-authorised components may result in malfunction.
Installation in vehicles equipped with standard ISO
connectors
The unit can be installed without major preparation in vehicles equipped with ISO standard
connectors. A few signals may have to be routed to ISO plug A (refer to connection overview
of ISO chamber A).
For problem-free installation on vehicles with different connection requirements, ask your
dealer for special cables.
Installation in vehicles without standard ISO connectors
If no adapter cables are available for your vehicle, connect the unit as described in the section
on establishing electrical connections.
Taking safety precautions, Fig. 1
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Before starting work, disconnect the earth lead from the negative terminal of the vehicle bat-
tery in order to prevent short circuits. In this process, observe the vehicle manufacturer's safety
instructions (alarm system, airbag, immobiliser, etc.).

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