Garmin GVN 53 Quick Start Manual

GVN 53

installation instructions

WARNING

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in serious injury, re, or death.

• Do not attempt to install or service the GVN 53 unless you are a professional electronics installer. Installing or servicing the unit
without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the
risk of electric shock or other hazards.

• When extending ignition, battery, or ground wires, use automotive-grade wires or other wires with AWG 18 (0.75 mm
greater.

2

gauge) or

CAUTION

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage.

• Make sure to ground the unit to the chassis of your vehicle.

• Secure all wiring with cable clamps or electrical tape. Insulate unconnected wires; do not allow any bare wiring to remain exposed.

• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the vehicle or anything else that can conduct electricity.

• Do not expose the GVN 53 to water or other liquids. The GVN 53 is not waterproof.

June 2007 Part Number 190-00833-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

Getting Started

RF Remote

GPS antenna

and metal plate

Before you begin installation, disconnect the negative battery cable. Then follow the steps below to install the GVN 53.

Install the GPS antenna

➊

Install the GPS antenna on the outside of the vehicle on a metal surface or metal plate. The plate or surface must be at least 3.5
inches by 3.5 inches square. The GPS antenna must have a clear view of the sky and must be placed horizontally for best GPS
reception. See the next page for further instructions.

CAUTION

The permanent adhesive on the back of the metal plate is extremely difcult to remove after it is installed.

Connect the wiring harness

➋

Connect each wire to the appropriate signal in the vehicle. Note that some wires are optional. Refer to the wiring diagram for more
information. Wrap any unused wires with electrical tape; do not leave any metal exposed.

Install the GVN 53

➌

Use the screws or the hook and loop fasteners provided to mount the GVN 53 in the vehicle. Select a location that allows you to
access the unit’s SD card slot. We recommended installing it under a seat or in another place close to the driver. Do not install the
GVN 53 inside a metal housing or where it might be shielded from you by a metal object. If there are large metal objects between
you and the GVN 53, the remote control may not work.

GVN 53

Screws (4) Wiring harness

Hook and loop

fasteners (2)

Remote control

Optional
Speaker

CAUTION

Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity, or dust as these conditions

could damage the unit. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

Install optional accessories

➍

You can install an optional XM Smart Antenna (such as the GXM 30) either inside or outside the vehicle. Like the GPS antenna, it
must have a clear view of the sky. If you use an extension cable with the XM antenna, wrap the two connectors with electrical tape.

For information on installing an optional FM trafc receiver (such as the GTM 10), refer to the Installation Guide included with the
trafc receiver.

Test the installation

➎

Reconnect the negative battery cable, and then turn on the audio/video system to ensure that everything is connected and is
functioning properly. Install batteries in the remote. Then test the remote control to ensure that it is working. If the remote control
does not work, you may need to move the GVN 53 to a different location in the vehicle.