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CLASSFICATION DOCUMENT NO ENB-F1-K6U F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide UNAVi F1 for Kia Optima Installation Guide [4.3”/5” Color LCD w/OEM Rear-View Camera] MODEL: Kia Optima 2016+ (Professional Use) Information & Manual Date: 5/3/2016...
F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide DISCLAIMER: This ‘Do-It-Yourself Installation Guide’ is intended for informational and reference purposes only. We do not recommend implicitly or explicitly, to anyone, performing any of the procedures described in this guide.
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CLASSFICATION DOCUMENT NO ENB-F1-K6U F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide (Continued) Front Replacement Bracket (model varies) Mounting Brackets (Left & Right) HUVO Adapter Cable (incl. only for non-UVO kit) Control Box + SD Card...
F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) WARNING LAMP – ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SYMPTOM/CONDITION The TPMS malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated if the vehicle is moving around electric power supply cables or radio transmitters at police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, transmitting towers, etc.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < DASH REMOVAL > Gently remove the side panel cover on the passenger side. (Apply protective tapes and take care not to damage and scratch the interior dash and its related parts) Remove the screw located on the side panel as shown.
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F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Open the glove compartment, then carefully pull out the panel cover as shown. Remove the 2 screws located behind the panel cover. Information & Manual Date: 5/3/2016...
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Carefully remove the side garnish on the center console (passenger side only). Remove the 3 screws to pull out the center air vent assembly. Disconnect all cables plugged behind it.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide As the head unit is being pulled out, carefully disconnect all cables behind it. (Images shown on this page may vary) Remove the radio mounting bracket on each side.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Proceed only if radio has UVO/eServices. If not, skip to page 17. Carefully disassemble the radio faceplate from the head unit. (Images shown on this page may vary) Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the faceplate ONLY.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Remove the screws (4ea) on the head unit to remove the top cover. (Images shown on this page may vary) Remove the top cover after loosening the screws.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Remove all screws securing the front bracket as shown. (Images shown on this page may vary) Please proceed with CAUTION when inserting the ribbon cable into the Trip interface board.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Assemble the Trip interface board onto the front replacement bracket piece as shown. (Use screws provided in the kit to mount the Trip interface board). (Images shown on this page may vary) Front view of the Trip interface board mounted on to the front replacement bracket.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Screw the front replacement bracket to the radio head unit and ensure it is mounted underneath the CD mechanism as shown. (Images shown on this page may vary) Front view of the front replacement bracket with Trip interface board assembled.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Instructions for radio without UVO/eServices. Otherwise, go back to page 12. Carefully disassemble the radio faceplate from the head unit. Disconnect ribbon cable from the back of the faceplate ONLY. **Use Caution** (Images shown on this page may vary) Remove all screws securing the front bracket as shown.
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VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Please proceed with CAUTION when inserting the ribbon cable into the Trip interface board. DO NOT twist the cable as this may result in a damaged board and/or the radio! [WARNING] This TRIP MODULE is designed for specific models.
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ENB-F1-K6U F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Please proceed with CAUTION when inserting the ribbon cable into the Trip Interface board. DO NOT twist the cable as this may result in a damaged board and/or the audio unit! Head unit MUST BE DISCONNECTED from the vehicle prior to handling ribbon cable.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < REPLACEMENT RADIO BRACKET > Screw on the replacement mounting brackets (Left and Right) as shown. Image of the center dash panel after removing the air vent and head unit.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < DASH MODIFICATION > Cut off the plastic piece inside the dash along the white dotted lines. (This modification will not affect the ability to revert the radio to stock settings).
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION > Open the glove box and twist off the knobs on both sides to loosen the compartment. Use Unitbit to drill a hole on the back of the glove box (about 3/4”) just wide enough for the control box cable to slide through.
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ENB-F1-K6U F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Route control box cable from the glove compartment toward the center dash panel. (Images shown on this page may vary) EXAMPLE ONLY Mount the control box inside the glove box using a double-sided tape or Velcro.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < EXTERNAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION > Connect the external speaker to the white female RCA plug on the 40-pin main cable. System sound/alerts will be heard only through this speaker when radio is in use.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION > Make sure the GPS receiver is mounted (rounded side up facing the sky) to a non-metallic surface or on the front windshield glass. Route the antenna cable carefully to avoid damage.
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F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < LCD POWER & TRIP CABLE CONNECTIONS > Connect the 3-pin LCD power cable (Yellow: B+, Red: ACC, Black: GND). (Images shown on this page may vary) Connect the 3-pin “TRIP”...
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide This page only applies to radio without UVO/eServices. Otherwise, skip to page 28. Connect the factory 16-pin “Connector C” to the HUVO adapter cable as shown. Make sure the yellow male RCA plug (video out) on the HUVO adapter cable and the yellow female RCA plug (“REAR CAM IN”) on the 40-pin main cable are connected to each other.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < FACTORY RADIO DISPLAY & REVERSE CAMERA VIDEO CONNECTIONS > Make sure the 2 yellow female RCA plugs (“AV IN” & “REAR CAM IN”) are connected to the yellow male RCA plugs (“UVO” & “REAR CAM”).
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide < FINAL ASSEMBLY > Connect main radio harness (24-pin) to the SMART cable; plug in remaining behind the radio. Clear of any obstructing cables and mount the head unit back into the dash panel.
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Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Plug in the 20-pin (KUVO/HUVO) cable to the Trip interface board. (Images shown on this page may vary) Plug in the 10-pin (keypad) cable to the Trip interface board.
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Plug in remaining cables behind the LCD panel as shown. Carefully assemble the Unavi fascia kit and make sure the CD guide is aligned with the bezel. *If CD doesn’t insert/eject or fascia kit doesn’t fit properly, try removing the CD guide.
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DOCUMENT NO ENB-F1-K6U F1-K-1 Installation Manual VERSION PAGE UNAVI F1 for Kia Optima UVO Installation Guide Assemble the center air vent assembly and silver garnish back into the dash. Installation Complete! For additional information, please visit www.buyunavi.com or call 855-558-6284.
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