Safety Information - Panasonic Road Choice 1000-RIO160U Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Information

Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before
using the system. They contain instructions about how to
use the system in a safe and e ective manner. Panasonic
assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting
from failure to observe the instructions given in this
manual.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions
and installation instructions. Failure to heed
Warning
the instructions may result in severe injury or
death.
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the
system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the
driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before watching the display or operating the system.
Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12
V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other batter
systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of
the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film,
please seek immediate medical attention.
Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Center
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal
state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water , is smoking,
or smells), turn it o immediately and consult your dealer or an
authorized Panasonic Service Center.
The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while
driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic
accident.
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced
with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi
neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,
and damage to the product.
This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use
the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers
resulting from improper connections and operations. The
meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is
important that you fully understand the meanings of the
pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
properly.
Caution
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery terminal
before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con
nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific
procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYS-
TEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding,
and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,
suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fixing
the product or its accessories.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where
it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items
before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire
the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and
.
electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-
sible.
Never install the product in a location where it interferes with
your field of vision.
Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment
with power.
After installation and wiring, you should check the normal
operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause
fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confirm
warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before instal-
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lation.
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in
and out of the vehicle.
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
Keep accessories out of reach of infants.
Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of
infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please seek immediate
medical attention.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and in-
stallation instructions. Failure to heed the instruc-
tions may result in injury or material damage.
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