XAV-602BT - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 16

Choose the installation location carefully so that the 
unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, 
excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in 
direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a saf e 
and secure installation.
To move the front panel smoothly, to insert/eject a 
disc easily, and especially to drive safely, keep an 
adequate distance between the front panel and the 
shift lever. The necessar y distance differs, depending 
on the shift lever position of your car. Before 
installing the unit, choose the installation location 
carefully so that you can drive safely. 

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

XAV-602BT is the model used f or illustration purposes, 
unless otherwise noted.

Be sure to connect the parking brake lead (light green) 
of the power supply connection cable 

 to the 

parking brake switch cord.

To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you 
need to install the microphone 

.

Keep the microphone aw ay from extremely high 
temperatures and humidity.
It is extremely danger ous if the cord becomes 
wound around the steering column or gearstick. Be 
sure to keep it and other parts from obstructing your 
driving.
If airbags or any other shock-absorbing equipment 
is in your car, contact the store where you purchased 
this unit, or the car deale r, before installation.

Before attaching the double-sided tape 

, clean the surface of the 

dashboard with a dry cloth.
Adjust the microphone angle to the proper position.

Before detaching the front panel, press and hold OFF 
for more than 2 seconds to turn off the unit. Press 

,

and then hold the left side of the front panel and pull 
it open to the right.

Tip
If you also lift the left side of the front panel slightly 

, the front 

panel comes out easily.

Place the recesses 

 of the front panel onto the pegs 

 on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Caution
Handle the bracket 

 carefully to avoid injuring your 

fingers.

Note
The form of the frame and loc ation of the catch may diff er depending 
on the model.

Note
If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be 
installed securely and may spring out.

You may be able to install this unit in some mak es of 
Japanese cars without the supplied bracket. If you 
cannot, consult your Sony dealer.

When mounting this unit to the preinstalled brackets 
of your car, use the supplied screws 

 in the 

appropriate screw holes, based on your c ar: T for 
TOYOTA, M for MITSUBISHI and N for NISSAN.

To avoid a malfunction, install only with the supplied screws 

.

Do not apply excessive force to the buttons of the unit.
Do not press on the LCD.
Before mounting, make sure there is nothing on the top of the unit.

Be sure to set the Auto OFF function. For details, refer 
to the supplied “Operating Instructions.”
The unit will shut off completely and automatically in 
the set time when no sour ce is selected, which 
prevents battery drainage.
If the Auto OFF function has not been set, press and 
hold OFF until the display disappears each time you 
turn the ignition off.

When the installation and connections are completed, 
be sure to press the reset button, which is located 
behind the front panel, with a ballpoint pen, etc.

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching 
the amperage  rating stated on the original fuse. If the 
fuse blows,  check the power connection and replace 
the fuse. If the fuse blows again after r eplacement, 
there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case , 
consult your nearest Sony dealer.