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This installation manual is intended specifically for the Sports V.S.D. The company is not liable for any damages or injury due to improper installation of the Sports V.S.D., including failure to follow the instructions provided herein and/or installation of the product on vehicles other than those listed herein as compatible with the Sports V.S.D.

Prior to purchase, please refer to this manual to determine the compatibility of the Sports V.S.D. unit with your vehicle.

Please read the entire installation manual prior to commencing the installation process.

Please follow the instructions in this manual. The purpose of the manual is to provide you with all the information that you need to install the product.

In order to prevent an accident, which could result in personal injury, death or damage to the product or vehicle, please give special attention to the portions of this manual where the following symbols are used.

Please read the manual carefully where the words " WARNING" and " CAUTION" appear. Failure to do so may result in damage to the product or vehicle or personal injury.

 

indicates a risk of death or serious injury.
indicates a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.
indicates the need to confirm that a particular step has been correctly completed.


NEVER dismantle or re-assemble the product. This could damage the product and make it unsafe to use. Tampering with the product renders the limited warranty void.
Do not use Speed Governor Release function on Toyota ECT vehicles. This may result in serious damage to the vehicle.
Speed Governor Release is not applicable to the vehicles other than those using the vehicle speed sensor signal for the speed governing fundion.
Use Speed Governor Release and Drag Race Mode in only closed tracks that are set up for racing. It is the violation of the law to use these functions in public places and roads.
Do not stare at the gauges or manipulate the functions of the control unit while driving. Distractions could lead to an accident.

To prevent damage to the product, please adhere to the following guidelines.
Do not drop the product.
Do not allow the product to be exposed to moisture.
Do not pull on the product's wiring.
Do not use water or cleaning fluids on the display unit.

The speedometer and tachometer display on the Sports V.S.D. are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the vehicle's original equipment manufacturer instruments.
After installation, if any of the fittings or screws on the product come loose, please tighten them gently. Using too much force when tightening screws may damage the product.
The speedometer can be used only with vehicles equipped with engine control units (ECUs) utilizing 2, 4, 8 and 16 pulse per rev speed sensors. It cannot be used on vehicles without a speed sensor or ECU.
The Sports V.S.D. can be used only on 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle engine. It cannot be used on diesel vehicles.

The instructions in this manual must be followed carefully when handling or installing the product.
Prior to commencing installation of the Sports V.S.D., make sure the vehicle ignition is OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch. Disconnect the negative( - ) battery terminal. Failure to follow these steps may result in a short circuit and/or fire causing damage to the product or vehicle or electrical shock and injury.
Use the solderless connectors provided with the kit to attach wires and insulate all connections. Failure to follow this step may result in a short circuit and/or fire.
To prevent a short circuit and/or fire, please adhere to the following guidelines.
*Use the electrical tape to completely insulate any wires that are not in use.
*Prior to commencing installation of the Sports V.S.D., disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
To prevent malfunction, please adhere to the following guidelines.
*Never connect the GND(ground) wire to the ground wires from a stering wheel or a brake system.
*Do not attach wiring to the vehicle's body.
To prevent malfunctioning, this product must be installed inside the vehicle.
Do not attach the control unit on the instrument panels.
Do not attach the display unit where it may obstruct driver's visibility.

This product is designed for use only on vehicles with 12V electrical systems. NEVER install the V.S.D.II on 24V vehicles.
Do not use wires other than the wires included with the product. If the wiring provided is insufficient, please purchase more wire of the same quality and gauge.
Completely insulate any unused wires with electrical tape. If wires or connectors loosen or disconnect during installation, please make sure that they are correctly reattached.
Do not install the control unit where it may be exposed to moisture, dust, or direct sunlight. Do not place the product directly in front of or near the vehicle's heater vents.
If the negative( - ) battery terminal is disconnected, data stored in other electronic instruments in the vehicle, such as clocks or radios, may be lost. Please remember to reset equipment according to the original manufacturer's manuals after installation of the product.


Prior to commencing installation of the Sports V.S.D., make sure the vehicle ignition and headlights are OFF.
After installation of the Sports V.S.D., make sure to keep this manual for future reference.