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User Manual for the Akrapovič Sound Kit BMW X5M/Competition (F95) BMW X6M/Competition (F96)
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Sound Kit CONGRATULATIONS - Congratulations on purchasing the Akrapovič Sound Kit. The Akrapovič Sound Kit is a product of Akrapovič d.d., Malo Hudo 8a, 1295 Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia (“Akrapovič”). Please read this entire user manual carefully prior to installing and using the Akrapovič Sound Kit.
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Akrapovič Sound Kit. Akrapovič and/or its partners shall not be held liable for any damage or personal injury (including direct, indirect, or consequential damage) sustained as a result of improper installation of the Akrapovič...
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Akrapovič, its licensors, or third persons authorizing Akrapovič to use them. The shape of the Sound Kit is protected under a registered Community Design No.RCD 002778845-0001. Any reproduction, technical or other manipulation, translation, or other use of the copyright and/or trademark rights contained herein is prohibited without the explicit prior written consent of Akrapovič.
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CONTENTS 1 Sound Kit Remote Controller (IP54)* 1 key ring 1 Sound Kit Remote Controller holder 1 user manual with the PIN pairing code (printed on the back cover of this manual) *Battery included. / 36...
Sound Kit Receiver and is printed on the back cover of this manual. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE because the PIN pairing code is unique to a particular Akrapovič Sound Kit and cannot be retrieved if it is lost or if its inscription on the Sound Kit Receiver becomes unreadable or inaccessible.
To avoid traffic accidents, use the Akrapovič Sound Kit system responsibly and safely, and always obey local traffic rules. Use of the Sound Kit Remote Controller and the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App while driving may cause distraction, so avoid operating the Akrapovič...
Child Safety The Sound Kit Remote Controller should be kept out of reach of children because it contains small parts. The Sound Kit Remote Controller and/ or Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App should not be operated by children.
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PAIRING PROCESS with a New Sound Kit Remote Controller For the Sound Kit Remote Controller to work, it must be paired with the Sound Kit Receiver. The (original) Akrapovič exhaust system with the valves and Sound Kit Receiver must first be installed. Refer to the Akrapovič...
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If the pairing is unsuccessful, the LED light on the Sound Kit Remote Controller will flash white three times and switch to sleep mode. If this happens, you should repeat the complete pairing process. After the pairing process is completed, the Sound Kit Remote Controller can only be used with the corresponding installed and paired Sound Kit Receiver.
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HOW TO USE the Sound Kit Remote Controller For the Sound Kit Remote Controller to work, it must be used in the vehicle or within a twenty meter range. Press the Sound Kit Remote Controller button to switch between two distinctive sound modes.
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Sound mode 2 can also be called Race mode. Valves can be controled with optional Akrapovič Sound Kit Remote or mobile app and can be opened/closed at any time - if closing of the valves does not effect the engine performance. This mode is intended to be used for racing purposes only.
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The LED colors change when the valve position (the modes of the Akrapovič Sound Kit) is changed: White Sound mode 1 Sound mode 2 Blinking Red Blinking White communication with the Sound no communication Kit Receiver is working but there with the Sound Kit is an issue with the valve system;...
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If the button is not pressed for a full fifteen seconds, the Sound Kit Remote Controller enters sleep mode until the next time it is pressed. Note that the valves are by default always in Sound mode 1 position when the engine is started.
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KEY RING AND SOUND KIT REMOTE CONTROLLER HANGER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Adding the Key Ring to the Sound Kit Remote Controller Simultaneously press the Sound Kit Remote Controller side buttons and insert the key ring support, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
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2. Mounting and Using the Sound Kit Remote Controller Hanger Peel off the protective strip (Figure 3), and correctly orient and stick the Sound Kit Remote Controller together on the hanger in the desired position (Figure 4). Figure 3 Figure 4...
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The Sound Kit Remote Controller can be removed from its hanger by pressing the side buttons simultaneously (Figure 5). Figure 5 3. Battery Replacement for the Sound Kit Remote Controller 3.1 Unscrew the housing screws and open the Sound Kit Remote Controller housing.
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NEVER use rechargeable coin cell batteries or other battery types – Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Figure 6 Figure 7 3.2 After inserting the new battery, carefully snap the housing back together, aligning the side buttons as indicated, and close the housing. Tighten the screws as indicated (Figure 8).
The Sound Kit Remote Controller will not function when the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App is connected. Turn OFF the app if you wish to use the Sound Kit Remote Controller instead. The Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App can be paired with different Akrapovič...
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Installing the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App The Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App can be installed on devices listed in the app installer. > Use the QR code scanner to open and install the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App. The app can be installed from the App Store.
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2. Opening the Akrapovič Sound Kit Smartphone App for the First Time After the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App is installed on your smart- phone, switch ON the vehicle and open the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App on your device.
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4. How to Use the Akrapovič Sound Kit Smartphone App Touch your car name in the app. A screen with the Sound Kit Remote Controller will appear. Touch the Akrapovič logo in the middle of / 36...
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If the Bluetooth connection is lost/ disconnected or the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App is closed, the valves remain in the last mode activated until the vehicle’s engine is switched OFF. At the next engine start, the default mode is applied.
Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App, first check the following to see if the Sound Kit Remote Controller and/or Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App is paired with the Sound Kit Receiver. If yes, refer to the list of possible solutions in the table below.
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Sound Kit Remote Controller PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Replace the battery. Orange LED on the Sound Low battery level or Kit Remote Controller issue with the battery Check if the vehicle is White LED blinking No communication switched ON. on the Sound Kit...
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Restart the app. If the problem persists, restart your smart- phone. Go to the smartphone’s Blue- tooth settings: press on “forget device.” Repeat the procedure described under “Opening the Akrapovič Car Sound Kit App for the First Time.” / 36...
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Directives of the European Union: Regulation UN/ECE-R10 rev5 E1 10 R-057586 FCC NOTICE FOR SOUND KIT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device...
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accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. Sound Kit Remote Controller: FCC-ID: 2AECJASK01 Sound Kit Receiver: FCC-ID: 2AECJASR01 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt...
Sound Kit Remote Controller: IC: 20099-ASK01 Sound Kit Receiver: IC: 20099-ASR01 European Union Directives conformance Statement Akrapovič d.d. hereby declares that this Akrapovič Sound Kit P-HF841 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC...
GENERAL WARNING Because of the world-wide distribution of Akrapovič d.d. products, neither Akrapovič d.d. nor any of its subsidiaries make any representation that the products comply with the air and/or noise emissions laws, or labeling laws, of any jurisdiction. The purchasers are entirely responsible for informing themselves of the applicable laws where the products are to be used and to comply with those law.
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catalysts. Please consult the appropriate laws in your area before installing any aftermarket part or system on your vehicle to ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Neither Akrapovič d.d. nor any of their subsidiaries or the sellers of the parts or systems make any representation that any of their parts or systems comply with any such laws.
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