VDO RCS 4000, Owner'S Manual

Notes on operating instructions

The icons below used in this operating instructions have the following meaning:

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Safety instructions and warnings contain important information for the safe use of the

unit. Failure to observe this information may result in a risk of damage or injury. Therefore,
please observe this information with particular care.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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When driving straight ahead the Steering Wheel Remote Control must under no

circumstances obstruct the drivers sight on the following pilot lights and controls:
Pilot lights of turning indicator, high beam, rear fog lamp, fog lamp, brakes, Airbag, ABS,
ESP and the speedometer.

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Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of

unauthorised parts can cause malfunctions.

Scope of delivery

Before starting installation check scope of delivery. The complete mounting kit contains:

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1 Remote control

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1 High Performance Lithium Battery CR2 (3 V)

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Foam rubber pad

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Instructions for use and installation instruction

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Service leaflet

General

With the RCS 5100 you easily can control both the Colour and Monochrome Naviga-
tion Systems as well as many audio components of VDO Dayton from the steering
wheel. The RCS 4000 is used exclusively for the Integrated Navigation Radios. You find
a list with compatible devices on the outer wrapping of the blister pack.

Function

The Steering Wheel Remote Control transmits its infrared commands in the direction
of the driver. A big part of the infrared light is reflected towards the device to be con-
trolled.
The function of the remote control can be affected more or less strongly by the follo-
wing influences:

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mounting position of the Steering Wheel Remote Control,

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blocking-out of the IR emitting apertures by fingers,

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unfavourable mounting position of the infrared receiver (for example monitor
and/or radio),

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infrared light absorptive clothing of the driver (bad reflection of the infrared light),

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sitting position of the driver,

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design and material of the vehicle interior (in particular the panelling),

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light and/or strong solar radiation (particularly at convertibles),

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shading of the IR link through hands, arms, legs (for example if the device to be
controlled is built-in very deeply in the dashboard) or other objects.

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