Backup Sensor System Installation Manual

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Installation of this device usually takes about 1 to 2 hours to install. If you are mechanically inclined and feel confident about installing the backup sensor system yourself, you can do it. Otherwise, we recommend that the system be installed by your local automotive repair mechanic or car stereo technician.

Wiring Instructions:

  1. Remove one of your tail light covers, if needed, to locate the reverse light connecting wires.
  2. Splice into the reverse light's positive and negative wire and connect the system's two wires (positive and negative) to the reverse light wires.
  3. Re-install your tail light cover.

Note: Each sensor should be plugged into the appropriate socket of the central processor box unit. The sockets and sensor cables are clearly marked with "L" Left, "M" Middle, and "R" Right. Do not cross-match the sensor plugs at random.

Installing The Bumper Sensors

Depending on the vehicle the bumper may or may not need to be removed to drill holes for the sensors. Bumpers are attached to a vehicle with bolts, screws and clips. They can be removed with standard wrenches and screw drivers. If you can reach behind the bumper and see behind it, removing the bumper may not be needed.

  • Use 22mm holesaw drill bit. Sensors should be mounted two feet apart or closer to avoid sensing gaps between the sensors' sensing scope. Note: Sensors are flush mounted into the bumper.
  • Route the sensor wires to the central processor box.
  • Reinstall the bumper

Installation Of Display Panel

The LED display panel can be placed anywhere inside the vehicle. We recommend that it be placed nearby the driver. The speaker is built-in to the display. Only needed is to route the display wire under the vehicle's interior panels to the final location.

Routine Maintenance

The design of this device does not require any special maintenance. If the sensor(s) surface is covered with debris, it should be cleaned with soap and water. Take precautions to not damage the surface of the sensors. Always keep the sensors free from dirt, snow and ice (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). These elements may cause the system to operate inaccurately. Cleaning without sufficient water causes scratches that over time and may degrade performance.

SPECIAL NOTE -- Externally Mounted Spare Tires:

If the sensors are installed too close to an externally mounted spare tire, the sensors will beeped continuously. Use this method to determine if you can install the backup sensors system to a vehicle with an externally mounted spare tire: Determine where you intend to mount the sensors and then draw an imaginary line 45 degrees up from a horizon line. If the spare tire is within the "site" of the sensor then you should reconsider where to position your sensors farther away from the tire. If sensors are mounted too low, they may detect the ground.

 

 
 

Bumper Sensors Are Paintable

The bumper sensors can be painted to color match your vehicle's bumper. To get maximum accuracy of distance readings it is recommended to PAINT ONLY THE SENSOR CAP (see photos below). Painting over the factory paint of the the sensor head may result in false distance readings.


 

 
 
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