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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER

WARRANTY PERIOD FOR PRODUCT

MPC FX IM-MB1

Two (2) Years

 

FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. 

(1) Call, or write to, Monster within two (2) months after You discover a 

Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious); (2) Give a detailed 

explanation of how the damage occurred; (3) Obtain a Return Authorization Number; (4) Upon receipt 

of a claim form (which may be sent to You after You filed Your Formal Warranty Claim), fill out the 

claim form entirely; (5) Return the Products, shipping prepaid by You (to be refunded if You are entitled 

to a remedy under the Scope of this Limited Warranty), to Monster for verification of damage, along 

with a copy of Your original sales receipts and proof of purchase (UPC label or packing slip) for such 

Products, the completed claim form, and printed Return Authorization Number on the outside of the 

return package (the claim form will include instructions for return).

TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

. United States: 1-877-800-8989 (toll-free), or 1-415-840-2000.

ADDRESS:

 Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 USA 

FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. 

Monster will determine whether a Product Defect existed. Monster may, at 

its discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center. If a repair estimate is required, 

You will be instructed on how to properly submit the estimate and the resulting invoice to Monster for 

payment. Any fees for repairs may be negotiated by Monster. 

TIMING. 

If You bring a Formal Warranty Claim and fully comply with all terms and conditions of this 

Limited Warranty, Monster will use its best efforts to provide You with a remedy within thirty (30) 

days after receipt of Your Formal Warranty Claim (if You reside in the United States - forty-five (45) 

days if You reside elsewhere), unless obstacles outside Monster’s control delay the process.

Ver.12/14/2004 – US ©2006 Monster Cable Products, Inc.

Summary of Contents for ICRUZE INTERFACE CABLE MPC FX IM-MB1

Page 1: ...ICRUZE INTERFACE CABLE MPC FX IM MB1 I N S TA L L AT I O N U S E R G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...ems This Interface Cable is designed to work with Monster Factory Linx Interface Module IM MB1 Monster Factory Linx M Bus Extension Cable Make certain you have purchased this Interface Module and Extension Cable or your iCruze installation will not function The Monster Factory Linx Interface Cable s and or Module s enclosed are custom designed for your particular vehicle Because every vehicle is d...

Page 3: ...ontrol of your iPod through your factory car stereo iCruze also gives you a direct connection for crystal clear sound quality And it charges your iPod the entire time you re driving so when you leave the car your iPod is charged up and ready to go You ll soon be wondering how you ever got along without your iPod and iCruze in your car When you put music driving and iPod together Life is Good Monst...

Page 4: ... components were connected to the CD changer port Check the iCruze in store selection guide visit iPodiCruze com or call customer service at 1 415 840 2000 9am 5pm Monday through Friday PT for more details INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Monster is not responsible for any damage to your vehicle while installing iCruze The wiring and installation of the iCruze requires technical skill Mons...

Page 5: ... near the car stereo Installation elsewhere or in a dusty or moist area may cause problems or product failure Many connectors in your car may look the same Do not force or alter the cable connectors to fit Failure to do so may damage your vehicle s electronics cause shock or fire While installing iCruze make sure to avoid sharp edges which can damage wiring Failure in doing so may cause iCruze to no...

Page 6: ...e com support for more information When you unplug the iPod from the iCruze you will notice that the iPod will display the iCruze logo for a short time which is normal It will revert back to the usual screen shortly after this time period The functions and control of your iPod may differ depending on your radio iCruze is limited by the available functions of your radio i e If your radio does not ha...

Page 7: ...Performance Car Factory Linx iCruze Interface Module Part 156823 1 Monster Performance Car Factory Linx iCruze Fiber Optic Link 1999 2004 Mercedes Benz 2 Monster Performance Car Factory Linx iCruze Inline Connector Part 169201 ...

Page 8: ...iCruze for installation steps required prior to Interface Cable Module installation WARNING IT IS NOT RECOMMENDEDTO DISCONNECTTHE BATTERY ON 1999 AND LATER MERCEDES BENZVEHICLES IN MANY OF THESEVEHICLES A SPECIAL POWER RETENTION UNIT MUST BE CONNECTEDTOTHEVEHICLETO MAINTAIN MEMORY POWER FOR VARIOUS MODULES INTHEVEHICLE DISCONNECTINGTHE BATTERY MAY REQUIRE RETURNINGTHEVEHICLETOTHE DEALERSHIP FOR RE...

Page 9: ...connections must be complete or the ring is broken and there will be no sound Light enters the factory cables through the clear lens and exits each factory cable through the red lens The iCruze interface cable has clear lens on the RX cable and a red lens on the TX cable Proper connection of the iCruze cable is shown in later diagrams iCruze must be connected in the CD changer location because of ...

Page 10: ...Installation Diagram Location Overview ...

Page 11: ...Alternate Configuration ...

Page 12: ...uze can be mounted in the dash If you do not the included iPod cable may not reach to the dash area FACTORY CD CHANGER LOCATIONS Model Year Changer Mounting Location C230 C240 C320 C32 AMG 2001 2004 Glovebox C230 Kompressor 2002 2004 Glovebox C230 Kompressor 2001 Passenger Side Trunk C280 C230K 1999 2000 Passenger Side Trunk CL500 CL600 CL55 AMG 1999 2004 Driver Side Trunk CLK320 CLK430 CLK500 CLK...

Page 13: ...clear lens Also locate the 3 wire power connector it will be very close to the fiber connector Step 3 Open the iCruze MB1 Interface Module package and remove the Module and the fiber optic cable harness One end of the harness has a pair of loose fibers and the other end has the fibers joined in a single connector Remove the screws in the single connector so you may separate the two fibers from the conn...

Page 14: ...line connectors will accept red at one end and clear at the other If the red lens does not push in easily try the other end of the inline connector Once the factory red fiber is in one side of the inline connector connect the CLEAR tipped fiber from the iCruze MB1 Interface Module to the other end of the inline connector Please verify red factory fiber to clear iCruze MB2 Interface Module fiber Now do...

Page 15: ...t Step 6 There should also be a 3 wire connector at the factory CD changer location With a multimeter verify the power and ground wires They are typically red for power and black or brown for ground Connect the power wire to the red wire and ground to the black wire on the iCruze MB2 Interface Module The remaining factory wire which is typically blue connects to the blue wire on the iCruze MB1 Int...

Page 16: ...Cruze If your changer location is the glovebox connect the iCruze Interface Cable to the round port on the iCruze MB1 Interface Module and the rectangular plug to the iCruze Step 8 The iCruze Interface Cable used in Step 7 has a loose yellow wire Connect the yellow wire to constant unswitched power This should be available from the car stereo wire harness the fusebox and sometimes the cigarette li...

Page 17: ...ull the ends to disconnect them The female end is not used and can be left alone Step 10 Cut off the male bullet end and connect it to 12 volt accessory power FINAL NOTE In very rare instances the factory fiber optic connector is not plugged in the factory radio The entire audio system will continue to function but the iCruze will not respond If after a complete installation you get no sound from iC...

Page 18: ...e radio If the vehicle has an in dash CD player and there is a CD present you will need to press the CD button twice After the initial installation let the radio play for at least 30 seconds before selecting the iCruze via the CD button CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have questions please try iPodiCruze com for the latest updates to manuals products and more You can also call 1 415 840 2000 9am 5pm Monda...

Page 19: ...ltered or defaced Product Defect means a defect malfunction non conformance to this Limited Warranty or other inadequacy of the Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized Dealer and that causes a failure of the Product to perform in accordance with Monster s documentation accompanying the Product unless such failure has been caused completely or partly by a a...

Page 20: ... 2 refund to You the purchase price You paid to the Authorized Dealer for the affected Product if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made NOTE MONSTER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ...

Page 21: ...zation Number on the outside of the return package the claim form will include instructions for return TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS United States 1 877 800 8989 toll free or 1 415 840 2000 ADDRESS Monster Cable Products Inc 455 Valley Drive Brisbane CA 94005 USA FURTHER PROCEEDINGS Monster will determine whether a Product Defect existed Monster may at its discretion direct You to obtain a repair es...

Page 22: ...NOTES ...

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Page 24: ...rmance Car Factory Linx the Monster Performance Car logo and the product design are the products of registered or unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products Inc or its subsidiaries in the U S and abroad iCruze and Soundgate are registered and unregistered trademarks of The Putnum Group Inc iPod Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Mercedes Benz is a trademark of DaimlerChrystler AG Co...

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