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D Important notes when using the GPS receiver

•TheGPSsignalcannotpassthroughmetalobjects.When

using the ID-31A or ID-31E inside a vehicle, you may not

receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a win-

dow. Please avoid the areas shown in the following:

1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view.

2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy.

3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle.

•TheGlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)isbuiltandoperated

by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is re-

sponsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any

changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and

function of the GPS system.

•WhentheGPSreceiverisactivated,pleasedonotcover

the ID-31A or ID-31E with anything that will block the satel-

lite signals.

•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifusedinthefollowingloca-

tions:

1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings

2. Underground parking lots

3. Under a bridge or viaduct

4. In remote forested areas

5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day)

•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifthetransceiveroperates

near the 440.205 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit

and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.

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