Banks Power Interface- Banks iQ 1996 & Later Vehicles with OBDII Diagnostics - Manual (Page 10)

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PRECAUTIOnS FOR USE In
VEHICLE
Use only the items that come with
this unit and the Banks products it
was designed to interface with. Use
of non-specified items can damage
the vehicle interior or result in a
poor fit, creating the risk of accident,
malfunction, or fire.
Install Banks iQ where it is out of
the reach of small children. Failure
to do so can cause an injury to the
child or others due to mishandling of
Banks iQ.
Do not install Banks iQ in a location
where it will be splashed by water
or subjected to large amounts
of humidity, dust, or oil smoke.
This can increase the risk of smoke,
combustion, electric shock, and
accident.
PRECAUTIOnS DURInG USE
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• The LCD scratches easily, so be sure
to use only your finger or the stylus to
perform touch operations.
• Do not use commercially available
LCD protection film. This can result in
poor touch panel operation.
• To protect the LCD, avoid exposure
to direct sunlight while not in use.
Using a car sunshade or other means
to block the sun is recommended.
• Excessively low temperatures may
cause failure of video images to
appear or respond slowly. It also can
cause strange video image movement
and deterioration.
• Do not clean Banks iQ while power is
turned on. When wiping the LCD, use a
dry soft, micro-fiber cleaning cloth.
• Do not use a paper towel to clean
the screen.
• When transporting Banks iQ, make
sure that the LCD screen does not
come in contact with any foreign
objects.
CARRYInG THE UnIT
• Never pick up the unit while holding
the LCD.
• Never put excessive pressure on
Banks iQ by sitting with it in your
pocket, putting a heavy object on it,
etc.
• Turn off power and put Banks iQ into
a bag or other holder when carrying it.
NOTE: While you can store Banks iQ in
‘Sleep Mode’, switching the device off
will lengthen the battery’s charge.
When Not in Use. Store Banks iQ
in a place where it is not subject to
extremely high or low temperatures.
Room temperature is best.
Precautions during Use Inside a
Motor Vehicle. Always be sure to
use Banks iQ in accordance with local
rules and regulations.
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