Installation Guide
NOTICE OF INTENDED INSTALLATION AND USE
THE ROSEN MULTI-MEDIA NAVIGATION SYSTEMS CONTAIN AN INTERNAL VIDEO PLAYER, WHICH IS
NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER. THE VIDEO PLAYER IS DISABLED WHEN THE VEHICLE
IS IN MOTION THROUGH A CONNECTION TO THE PARKING BRAKE.
THE INSTALLER OF THIS PRODUCT MUST INSURE THE VIDEO DISABLE CONNECTION IS
WORKING PROPERLY PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION OF
THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND COULD ALSO VIOLATE
STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAW.
ROSEN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED INSTALLATION
AND/OR USE.
CAUTION
STOP
Damage to the vehicle may occur
Do not proceed until process has been completed
CAUTION
Process must be carefully observed in order to reduce
the risk of damage to the accessory or vehicle
CRITICAL
Process must be carefully observed in order to ensure a
quality installation
TOOLS and EQUIPMENT
Specific tools and equipment recommended for this
process
SAFETY RISK
Observe safe practices, this process can be dangerous
and there is a risk of personal injury
TESTING and TROUBLESHOOTING
Content specific testing and troubleshooting points
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PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
Before you start, please read these critical steps below
STEP
1
BEFORE YOU START THE INSTALLATION,
READ THIS GUIDE!
VISIT
Rosen Dealer Central
For the latest Updates, Corrections and Technical Tips
about this product and installation
www.
RosenDealerCentral
.com
CHECK THE BATTERY
Test the battery voltage to make sure it’s fully charged
This only takes seconds and can save hours of
troubleshooting later.
TURN THE VEHICLE
OFF
Keep the Vehicle Off during the installation to avoid setting
various Vehicle Faults
Keep the Vehicle OFF during the
installation
Failure to follow this may cause the AIRBAG FAULT
SENSOR to become enabled. Dealer Service
Departments charge a significant fee to reset the Fault
Sensor.
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REMOVE THE FACTORY RADIO
You will need to remove multiple interior trim components prior to removing the factory radio.
The following steps will help guide you through this process.
STEP
2
Remove Upper Dash/Vent Trim
Use a thin pry tool to carefully lift the Upper grill. Use
Caution, the plastic is fragile and excess force can break
or damage trim
Remove the Inner Trim / Vent Components
Remove 3 x T-20 Torx screws to release the inner Trim /
Vent components.
Remove the Radio Surround Trim
Remove 2 x T-20 Torx screws to release Radio Surround
Trim
CAUTION
Remove the Radio Mounting Screws
Remove 4 x T-20 Torx screws to release the radio
Remove OEM Radio from Dash and
Unplug Factory Harness
Carefully slide the radio out, and release the main
connector block and antenna connectors
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LOCATING REMOTE COMPONENTS
You will need to mount the GPS and Optional Satellite Radio Antennas on the exterior of the
vehicle. And mount the iPod Interface Connector in the vehicle. The following steps will help guide
you through this process.
Use Caution around SRS Components
It is the installer’s responsibility
equipment in the vehicle is NOT adversely affected by
installation of this system. Ensure that the routing of the
harnesses do NOT obstruct airbags, SRS or other safety
devices.
to ensure that the safety
STEP
3
Mount the GPS and Sat Radio antenna in a
location on the exterior of the Vehicle
Route the GPS harness away from other power harnesses in the
vehicle.
This will help to ensure optimum performance of the GPS
system.
Install the iPod interface connector in a
location accessible to the end-user
Locate the iPod interface module in an area which can be
serviced in the future.
The iPod cable is intended to be a serviceable item, which plugs
into the iPod/Sat radio Interface Module.
INSTALL THE ROSEN NAVIGATION SYSTEM
You will need to prepare the Rosen Navigation System for installation in the vehicle.
STEP
4
Remove the DVD Transport Screws
There are 2 x Phillips Transport Screws which protect the DVD
Mechanism during transportation.
Transport Screws must be removed prior to installation.
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