User's Manual

Quick Start Guide
Motor Vehicle Asset Communicator™
A RentalFleet
TM
System Device
123 Tice Blvd • Suite 101 • Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.id-systems.com
093-0000076 Rev 02
MVAC
OBD
Connector
Data/Power
Cord
MVAC
Locking
Pin
Snap
Clamp
Clamp
Lock
MVAC Description
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WARNING: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO THE
VEHICLE OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED IN THE INSTALLATION DOCUMENT
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WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE MVAC IS INSTALLED AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED
AND IS SECURED AGAINST MOVEMENT DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE
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WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLED MVAC CANNOT
INTERFERE WITH THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AT ANY TIME
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WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY OF THE VEHICLE’S CABLES
Prior to Installation
Before starting the installation, take a minute to survey the area
underneath and directly behind the dashboard.Select the best
mounting location before you start to work. The harness should be
the appropriate diameter (step 6) and high up behind the
dashboard.
Required Tools
Some tools that may be required for installing the MVAC:
• Portable lighting
• Standard tools for panel removal (if required)
1
Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the Accessory position so the vehicle will have power.
Locate the vehicle’s OBD port. On most models, the OBD port will be located on either side or underneath
the steering column. On some models, the OBD port may be located behind an access panel. Note: If the
OBD port has plug in it, remove the plug and tape it to the wire harness.
OBD port
Configuring the MVAC Before Installation
Make sure the vehicle’s driver door is open. Plug the MVAC into the vehicle’s OBD connector. Wait for the door
to lock and unlock, and then wait for the LED to turn Green.
2
If the LED turns Green
Move to step 3
If the LED turns Red, or
does not light up at all
Place this unit to the side and repeat
Step 2 with a different MVAC
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE MVAC TO THE AIRBAG HARNESS (TYPICALLY YELLOW),
OR THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE IN HYBRID VEHICLES (TYPICALLY ORANGE).
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MVAC Type
Label
WARNING: IT IS CRITICAL TO VERIFY THAT THE MVAC TYPE (TYPE A/TYPE B) MATCHES THE VEHICLE
MODEL IT IS BEING INSTALLED ON. CONSULT THE APPROVED VEHICLES LIST FOR COMPLETE
DETAILS ON WHICH MVAC TYPE IS APPROVED FOR THE VEHICLE MODEL BEING INSTALLED. EACH
MVAC WILL BE MARKED AND LABELED ON THE DATA/POWER CORD.
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If the LED blinks or turns
Amber, remove the MVAC
and place it on a
reprogramming station.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC and RSS-210 of Industry Canada Rule. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This Device may not cause harmful interface, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1.1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
1.2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
1.3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which receiver is connected.
1.4. Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.