Pioneer's AVIC-Z3 is a multipurpose in-dash car multimedia receiver. The unit occupies a double-din slot and devotes its entire front panel to a touchscreen display. The AVIC-Z3 can play videos, display maps, provide traffic updates and handle cell phone calls through a Bluetooth connection. Many of these advanced features are only available while the vehicle's parking brake is engaged. This is designed to prevent drivers from becoming distracted by the screen. Drivers who want to allow their passengers to interact with the screen while the vehicle is in motion can bypass the parking brake switch.
Instructions
1. Disconnect the black cable from your vehicle battery's negative terminal.
2. Remove the AVIC-Z3 from your vehicle's dashboard. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for information about your vehicle's receiver mounting system.
3. Locate the wiring harness that is connected to the back of the receiver. The wiring harness will have a variety of multi-colored wires connected to one plug. Isolate the light green wire and the red wire from the other wires.
4. Cut the light green wire at least 6 inches away from the receiver. Cover the end of the wire that is not connected to the wiring harness with electrical tape.
5. Open the tap-in wire connector to gain access to the two wire channels inside. Place the end of the light green wire into the connector's shorter channel.
6. Place the red wire in the longer connector channel. Fold the connector closed around both wires. Squeeze the entire connector with your pliers until the locking mechanism clicks into place.
7. Reinstall the AVIC-Z3 into the dash according to your vehicle's mounting instructions. Reconnect the black cable to your vehicle's negative battery terminal.
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