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5.2 Instructions on installing the DTCO 1381
5.2.1 General installation instructions
General instructions
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Attention! Danger of injury
Working on a motor vehicle can be dangerous. When working,
observe the professional association's safety instructions and the
regulations for the prevention of accidents.
Installation of the DTCO 1381 components does not require any
interventions in the vehicle's safety equipment. When installed cor-
rectly, the vehicle's equipment and driving characteristics will
neither be changed nor influenced.
Observe the following general instructions for the installation
of the DTCO 1381 components:
•
Always observe the manufacturer's instructions, particularly
when working on the onboard power supply.
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Make sure that the vehicle's ignition is switched off.
•
Make sure that the legal regulations regarding installation room
are complied with, that there is sufficient room to operate the
DTCO 1381, and that the display is positioned in a way that
affords optimal readability.
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When installing the DTCO 1381 components, avoid damaging
the existing cables in the vehicle or unintentionally loosening
plug-in connections.
•
Before removing covers and similar vehicle parts, obtain infor-
mation on proper dismantling procedures in order to prevent
damage to the parts.
•
Refer to the connection diagrams for information on the
location of fuel, hydraulic, compressed air, and electrical lines.
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When separating plug-in connections, do not pull on the cable,
but rather on the plugs or the proper unlocking systems only.
•
For mounting tasks, use only original Siemens VDO Automotive
installation parts and accessories. Install undamaged compo-
nents only.
•
During installation, be absolutely certain that the DTCO 1381
components do not influence or restrict the vehicle's function-
ality in an undesirable way.
•
Instruct the driver / company in the use of the DTCO 1381 and
transfer to him with the appropriate operating instructions.
© Siemens VDO Automotive AG
Installation
Edition 07/2007
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