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PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
D Important notes when using the GPS receiver
•TheGPSsignalcannotpassthroughmetalobjects.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.
•TheGlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)isbuiltandoperated
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.
•WhentheGPSreceiverisactivated,pleasedonotcover
the ID-31A or ID-31E with anything that will block the satel-
lite signals.
•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifusedinthefollowingloca-
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)
•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifthetransceiveroperates
near the 440.205 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit
and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.
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