Alpine VPE-V180A Mode D'emploi page 2

Points to Observe for Proper Product Installation and Usage
• Read this manual carefully before installing and using this system safely.
We cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe
the instructions in this manual.
• This manual uses various pictorial displays to show how to use this prod-
uct safely and to avoid harm to yourself and others and damage to your
property. Here is what these pictorial displays mean.
Understanding them is important for reading this manual.
Warning
Installation Precautions
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product dam-
age.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND
Use only in cars with a 12 volts negative (-) ground. (Check with your dealer
if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BAT-
TERY TERMINAL
Before doing any electrical wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative (-)
terminal of the battery. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury
due to electrical shorts.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUND-
ING OBJECTS
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent ob-
structions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstructs or hangs up on places
such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals can be extremely haz-
ardous.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES
Never cut away the cables insulation to supply power to other equipment.
Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in
fire or electric shock.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OP-
ERATION
Do not install in locations which might create hazards for the vehicle occu-
pants or hinder vehicle operation (such as the steering wheel or gear shift)
by obstructing forward vision or hampering movement etc.
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• Meaning of displays
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to do
Warning
heed them can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed
Caution
them can result in injury or property damages.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not
to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring.
Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS
TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS
Never use safety-related parts such as bolts or nuts in the brake or steering
systems, or tanks to make wiring installations or ground connections. Using
such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physi-
cian immediately.Installation
Important Safety Tips
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER
Attempts to disassemble or alter may lead to accident, fire or electric shock.
DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING
Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle
and cause an accident.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE DRIVING
Operating the product may distract the driver from looking ahead of the
vehicle and cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location
before operating the product.
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