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by Jason Fox

GO Focus Safety Sensor

Written By: Jason Fox
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  1. Find a suitable location for the unit on the windshield. Ensure that the sensor's position does not obstruct the driver's viewing area, and is within the sweep zone of the wiper. Use an alcohol based wipe to clear the area of the location the sensor will be installed.

    • Find a suitable location for the unit on the windshield. Ensure that the sensor's position does not obstruct the driver's viewing area, and is within the sweep zone of the wiper.

    • Use an alcohol based wipe to clear the area of the location the sensor will be installed.

    • Dry the area to ensure all excess dirt and alcohol has been removed, and it is dry.

  2. After determining the exact position for the GO Focus sensor, remove the film from the adhesive and mount the sensor bracket on the windshield. Apply pressure for 30 seconds. Slide the sensor unit into the bracket and use the provided locking tool to tighten the unit in place, ensuring the sensor is facing level and forward.

    • After determining the exact position for the GO Focus sensor, remove the film from the adhesive and mount the sensor bracket on the windshield.

    • Apply pressure for 30 seconds.

    • Slide the sensor unit into the bracket and use the provided locking tool to tighten the unit in place, ensuring the sensor is facing level and forward.

  3. Route the cable between the headliner and roof towards the A pillar. Remove the covers on the A pillar so you can route the cable underneath. Ensure to route cable behind any obstructions such as the airbag to avoid interference with deployment

    • Route the cable between the headliner and roof towards the A pillar.

    • Remove the covers on the A pillar so you can route the cable underneath.

    • Ensure to route cable behind any obstructions such as the airbag to avoid interference with deployment

    • ! IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the unit once routed and covered.

  4. Use cable ties to secure the wiring. Trim any excess tie.

    • Use cable ties to secure the wiring.

    • Trim any excess tie.

  5. Continue routing cable through the dash to reach the GO device. Use a cable tie to secure the cable and trim excess.

    • Continue routing cable through the dash to reach the GO device.

    • Use a cable tie to secure the cable and trim excess.

  6. On the GO device, remove the IOX expansion port cover and plug in the IOX extension cable. Ensure the GO device is not connected to the vehicle for this step. Use a cable tie to secure the connection and trim any excess. Use a cable tie to secure the connection and trim any excess.

    • On the GO device, remove the IOX expansion port cover and plug in the IOX extension cable. Ensure the GO device is not connected to the vehicle for this step.

    • Use a cable tie to secure the connection and trim any excess.

  7. Continue with installing the GO device following best practices.

  8. Power on the IOX-GOFOCUS and vehicle. The device should beep and give audible notification that the unit WiFi is active.

    • Power on the IOX-GOFOCUS and vehicle. The device should beep and give audible notification that the unit WiFi is active.

  9. On your phone connect to the GO FOCUS wifi network. The SSID is GOFocus-XXXX where the XXXX is the last 4 digits of the serial number. Wifi password is the reverse of the serial number found on GO Focus. (For example, SN: 216B505A, password: A505B612. This is case-sensitive.) On your browser enter the address: 192.168.1.1 to enter the GoFocus portal.

    • On your phone connect to the GO FOCUS wifi network. The SSID is GOFocus-XXXX where the XXXX is the last 4 digits of the serial number.

    • Wifi password is the reverse of the serial number found on GO Focus. (For example, SN: 216B505A, password: A505B612. This is case-sensitive.)

    • On your browser enter the address: 192.168.1.1 to enter the GoFocus portal.

  10. Press Next to calibrate the lense.

    • Press Next to calibrate the lense.

    • Ensure the red horizontal line is aligned with the intersection of road lines.

  11. Press next to input height and lense offset parameters per the in app instructions. The installation is now complete.

    • Press next to input height and lense offset parameters per the in app instructions.

    • The installation is now complete.

    • If installing an IOX accessory please continue using the correct guide from here.

  13. Start Vehicle.

    • Start Vehicle.

    • Verify LED pattern.

    • The device emits 2 quick beeps every 60 seconds during set-up. Once all three LEDs turn solid you will hear 10 quick beeps.

    • All in-vehicle devices and related cabling must be securely fastened and kept clear of all vehicle controls, airbags, and gas, brake and clutch pedals.

    • This requires the use of a cable tie when securing the device or any extension harness to the OBD connector, securing both sides of the harness. If you do not use a cable tie, vibration in the vehicle can lead to a loose connection which could cause the vehicle’s engine computer to fail, causing potential loss of vehicle control and serious injury.

    • Inspect devices and cabling regularly to ensure all devices and cabling continue to be securely attached.

    • If at any point after an in-vehicle device is installed a warning light illuminates on the vehicle dash or the vehicle stalls or has a marked drop in performance, shut off the engine, remove the device, and contact your reseller. Continuing to operate a vehicle with these symptoms can cause loss of vehicle control, and serious injury.

  16. Enter the installer information.

    • Enter the installer information.

  17. Enter the device serial number.

    • Enter the device serial number.

    • If possible, use the barcode scan feature.

  18. Turn on the vehicle and wait for the device status to PASS. Some Hybrids and EV's may require a short drive

    • Turn on the vehicle and wait for the device status to PASS.

    • Some Hybrids and EV's may require a short drive

    • If the device status shows as FAILED, verify the LED status and turn the vehicle engine off and on again.

    • Press Refresh to check the status again.

    • Refer to this link for detailed instructions.

  19. Enter all applicable vehicle information.

    • Enter all applicable vehicle information.

    • Enter applicable Camera information in the Camera ID field if one was installed.

    • Read and acknowledge Geotab's Privacy policy.

  20. If the installation check finishes without errors, a Success! message appears. Press New installation to check another installation, or press Exit when done.

    • If the installation check finishes without errors, a Success! message appears.

    • Press New installation to check another installation, or press Exit when done.

    • If the installation check encounters any errors, an Error message appears.

    • Select New installation to check another installation or press Exit when done.

    • For the latest version of the Limitations of Use, please visit: http://goo.gl/k6Fp0w

    • Your in-vehicle devices must be kept clear of debris, water and other environmental contaminants. Failure to do so may result in units malfunctioning or short-circuiting, which can lead to a fire hazard and cause loss or serious injury.

    • Do not attempt to remove the devices from the vehicle in which they are originally installed for installation in another vehicle.

    • Not all vehicles share compatibility, and doing so may result in unexpected interactions with your vehicle, including sudden loss of power or shutdown of the vehicle’s engine while in operation or cause your vehicle to operate poorly or erratically and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage.

    • This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Configuration, servicing, and repairs must only be made by an authorized reseller or installer. Unauthorized servicing of these products will void your product warranty.

    • The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:

    • Hereby, Geotab (Address: 2440 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6H 7V2, Canada, Phone number: 1 (877) 436-8221) declares that the radio equipment type ‘telematics device’ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available here.

    • WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

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