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Setting up MC35 on your vehicle
Install the vehicle mount on the surface of your vehicle that is reasonably flat
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and free of dirt and oil
Device mounting precautions
Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any location
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on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws acceptable
mounting areas before installing the auto mounting kit.
Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in
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the windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception.
In some cases, poor GPS signal are caused by:
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The heating and cooling cycle of a vehicle's interior will in some cases
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loosen the adhesion of the suction cup. Check the vacuum seal of the
vehicle mount kit for adequate adhesion each time you use the unit, and
reinstall if necessary.
If the vehicle mount kit has problems staying on, clean the plastic suction
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cup with alcohol, then reinstall.
To set up the device on your vehicle:
Install the vehicle mount on the surface of your vehicle that is reasonably flat and
free of dirt and oil
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Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.
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Install the vehicle mount on the windshield or other flat car surface.
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(b)
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Indoors and GPS cannot receive satellite positioning signal
Pylon or mobile phone base station
Bad weather, thunder, lightning, cloudy sky, fog, or rain
Driving in high speed
Fix the suction cup mount to the selected area with the suction lever facing
up.
Flip the lever down to create a vacuum between the suction cup and the
mounting surface.
Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the
next step.
Insert the vehicle mount's cradle plate to the holes on the back of the cradle.
Move the car cradle until both parts are engaged.
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