1. Symbols Used
1.1 Warning Notices -
Structure and Meaning
Warning notices warn of dangers to the user or people in
the vicinity. Warning notices also indicate the consequenc-
es of the hazard as well as preventive action. Warning no-
tices have the following structure:
Warning
symbol
KEY WORD – Nature and source of hazard!
Consequences of hazard in the event of fail-
ure to observe action and information given.
! Hazard prevention action and information.
The key word indicates the likelihood of occurrence and
the severity of the hazard in the event of non-observance:
Key word Probability of
occurrence
Severity of danger if in-
structions not observed
DANGER
Immediate impend-
ing danger
Death or severe injury
WARNING
Possible impending
danger
Death or severe injury
CAUTION
Possible dangerous
situation
Minor injury
1.2 Symbols in this Document
Symbol Designation Explanation
!
Attention Warns about possible property damage.
i
Information Practical hints and other
useful information.
1.3 Symbols on the Product
Observe all warning notices on products and ensure they
remain legible. Important Information
2. User Information
To increase effectiveness with the CDR 900, users
should familiarize themselves with the format and infor-
mation contained in this guide. Every attempt has been
made to provide complete and accurate technical infor-
mation based on factory service information available at
the time of publication. However, the right is reserved
to make changes at any time without notice.
Before starting up, connecting and operating Bosch
products it is absolutely essential that the operating in-
structions/owner’s manual and, in particular, the safety
instructions are studied carefully. By doing so you can
eradicate any uncertainties in handling Bosch products
and thus associated safety risks up front; something
which is in the interests of your own safety and will ulti-
mately help avoid damage to the device. When a Bosch
product is handed over to another person, not only the
operating instructions but also the safety instructions
and information on its designated use must be handed
over to the person.
3. Safety Instructions
Please read and review all instructions, warnings and
information included in this manual prior to start-up,
connection and operation of the CDR 900 Vehicle Com-
munication Interface.
This user manual is written for safe convenient setup
and use of the product. We recommend that you care-
fully read the manual prior to using the CDR 900 and
software.
connected simultaneously to the vehicle's 12
volt cigarette lighter or power supply. Reverse
polarity in the vehicle's cigarette lighter may
be present. Damage could occur to the CDR
900 or to the vehicle. Make sure all cables
and adapters are firmly connected before
starting to use the CDR 900. Always read the
instructions completely before attempting a
new procedure.