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injury or death.

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To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the
potential violation of applicable laws, this product is
not for use with a video image that is visible to the
driver.

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In some countries the viewing of video image on a display

inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may
be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed.

If you attempt to watch video image while driving, the warning

“

Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly

prohibited.

” will appear on the screen. To watch video image

on this display, stop the vehicle in a safe place and apply the

handbrake. Please keep the brake pedal pushed down before

releasing the handbrake.

When using a display con-
nected to V OUT

The video output terminal (

V OUT

) is for connection of a display

to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch video images.

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the
driver to watch video images while driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this product. Using

this product without running the engine can drain the battery.

WARNING

Do not install this product in a vehicle that does not have an
ACC wire or circuitry available.

Rear view camera

With an optional rear view camera, you are able to use this

product as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or backing into a

tight parking spot.

WARNING

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SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.

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USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE

REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT
WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

CAUTION

This product is a Class 1 laser product classified under the
Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007, and contains a
class 1M laser module. To ensure continued safety, do not
remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION—CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT VIEW

DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Licence, Warranty Disclaimer &
Limitation of Liability

SAFETY PROVISIONS

Disclaimer

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PIONEER’S LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY PIONEER

OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS, AS APPLICABLE. PIONEER

AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT

LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER

APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PIONEER NOR ITS LICENSORS

WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR

ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,

OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF

ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE

LAW, PIONEER’S, OR ITS LICENSORS’, TOTAL LIABILITY OF

ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE

OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS, OR ANY CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY

DAMAGE, DEATH OR DISABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE

FORUM AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ACTION

OR CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, (INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER

LEGAL THEORY, WILL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS

(USD$1 000).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

OF DAMAGES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE

EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS, TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED

BY APPLICABLE LAW, MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SPECIFIC

RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

Important safety information

WARNING

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Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself.

Installation or servicing of this product by persons without
training and experience in electronic equipment and
automotive accessories may be dangerous and could
expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other
hazards.

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Do not allow this product to come into contact with liquids.

Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product,
smoke, and overheating could result from contact with
liquids.

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If liquid or foreign matter should get inside this product,

park your vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch
off (ACC OFF) immediately and consult your dealer or the
nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Do not use this
product in this condition because doing so may result in a
fire, electric shock, or other failure.

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If you notice smoke, a strange noise or odour from this

product, or any other abnormal signs on the LCD screen,
turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer or

the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Using this
product in this condition may result in permanent damage
to the system.

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Do not disassemble or modify this product, as there

are high-voltage components inside which may cause
an electric shock. Be sure to consult your dealer or the
nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station for internal
inspection, adjustments or repairs.

Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand

the following safety information:

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Do not operate this product, any applications, or the rear

view camera option (if purchased) if doing so will divert your

attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle.

Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing

traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating

this product or reading the display, park your vehicle in a

safe location and apply the handbrake before making the

necessary adjustments.

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Never set the volume of this product so high that you cannot

hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.

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To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the

vehicle is stopped and/or the handbrake is applied.

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Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating proce-

dures and safety information.

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Do not install this product where it may (i) obstruct the

driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the

vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air

bags or hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability

to safely operate the vehicle.

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Please remember to fasten your seat belt at all times while

operating your vehicle. If you are ever in an accident, your

injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is

not properly buckled.

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Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

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LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR
IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS
AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER
SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD
MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.

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Do not take any steps to tamper with or disable the
handbrake interlock system which is in place for
your protection. Tampering with or disabling the
handbrake interlock system could result in serious

Precaution

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