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4. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod.
5. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use caution to

not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring harnesses and

areas of excessive heat when routing the cable.
6. Secure the interface in the vehicle using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties. Make sure to

check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account the size of the interface and

the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into a space that is too tight, damage

to the harness may result.
7. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you are ready to enjoy

your iPod in your vehicle!

2.5 Installation at the Radio

n this section you will learn how to install the iPod2car behind the radio. If your vehicle is

equipped with a factory CD changer or other external audio source, you will need to discon-

nect it from the back of the radio in order to connect the iPod2car interface.
1. Carefully remove the radio from the vehicle. If your radio uses a Security Code, make sure

that you have the code before unplugging the radio. Some vehicles require the use of special

tools to remove the radio. Please consult your vehicle’s dealership or a local car audio pro-

fessional for instruction or assistance with radio removal if necessary.
2. Make any necessary wiring connections on your vehicle speciﬁ c harness. Please see

section 2.3 for details on making these wiring connections.
3. Connect the Vehicle Speciﬁ c Harness to the CD changer port on the back of the radio. Be

sure to make a ﬁ rm connection but do not force it. If there is difﬁ culty making the connection,

please consult the application guide to conﬁ rm your vehicle speciﬁ c harness selection.
4. Now that the interface is connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation of the

interface before permanently running the white iPod docking cable or re-assembling the

dash. First, connect the white iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it is be-

ing charged. Turn on the factory radio and press the button that would activate the factory

CD changer to select the iPod. It may take up to three minutes for the interface to initialize

to the radio (this only happens the very ﬁ rst time you select the iPod). Once the iPod has

been selected, press Play on the iPod. You should be able to hear the music on your iPod

through your factory radio. Now press the “Next Track” button on the radio. The iPod should

change to the next song on the iPod. By pressing the “Previous Track” button on the radio

the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the interface conﬁ rmed,

you may continue with the installation. If you experience difﬁ culties in operation, please see

our troubleshooting chart in section 3.2.
5. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod.
6. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use cau-

tion to not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring

harnesses and areas of excessive heat when routing the cable.
7. Secure the interface in the dash cavity behind the radio using; double sided tape, Velcro or

wire ties. Make sure to check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account

the size of the interface and the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into

a space that is too tight, damage to the harness may result.
8. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you may reinstall

the radio and replace any panels that may have been removed to access the radio. You are

ready to enjoy your iPod in your vehicle!