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Quick Connect

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NOTE: A quick connect is only possible after a successful quick disconnect.
  1. Bring the laptop, interface box and/or cable(s) to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the cable to the connector under the center display.
    • If a Fakra connector, disconnect the vehicle interface cable to the Fakra connector.
    • If an ethernet connector, disconnect the ethernet cable to the ethernet connector.
  3. Perform a push-pull-push check of the connection.
  4. If the circle in the upper right corner does not immediately change to green, click the circle, click Connect Locally  , and then click Connect  .