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RIDE COMMAND
®
ADAPTERS
CONNECT RIDE COMMAND AUDIO ADAPTERS (Ride Command Models Only)
With the Ride Command STAGE Tuned Audio packages, two plug-in audio output adapters are included.
These allow the vehicle’s Ride Command system to easily connect to the system amplifiers while retaining
Ride Command’s functionality and features.
STEP 1 – LOCATE AUDIO OUTPUT PLUGS
There are three AMP plugs located behind and on either
side of the Ride Command dash unit as shown in figure
20-1 and 20-2.
Identify the labels on the plugs. You are looking for
“AMP1” and “AMP3” plug labels.
STEP 2 – CONNECT ADAPTERS
Connect the Ride Command adapters to AMP1 and
AMP3 plugs as shown in figure 20-3. Both adapters
are identical, so it’s only important you note which are
plugged into AMP1 and AMP3 audio outputs.
STEP 3 – CONNECT REMOTE AMP TURN-ON
Route and connect AMP1 blue wire (remote amp turn
on) from the adapter to the blue wire in audio system’s
four-wire source unit harness. Only the blue wire
connects. The three remaining wires are not used in a
Ride Command application. See Figure 20-4.
Remove bullet connector, tape up or otherwise insulate
the blue wire from the AMP3 adapter as this is not used.
This will protect from short circuits.
STEP 4 – CONNECT RCAs TO AMPLIFIERS
Route and connect the RCA audio cables from the
AMP3 adapter to the NA2-400.1 mono subwoofer
amplifier. See Figure 20-4.
Route and connect the RCA audio cables from the
AMP1 adapter to the NA2-400.2RC two-channel full
range amplifier. See Figure 20-4.
Note about Ride Command fader operation - front and
rear speakers in a MB Quart RZR-tuned Stage 5 system
are on the “front” of the Ride Command outputs so there
is no function for the “rear” on the fader once the system
is installed and operating.
Figure 20-1
Figure 20-2
Figure 20-3
Figure 20-4
