Can ETC be installed at the black dots on the windshield?

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The ETC device can be installed at the black dots on the windshield, as long as it does not obstruct the driver's view and can sense the detection equipment at the toll station. However, installing it at the black dots on the windshield also has drawbacks, namely that the solar charging capability of the ETC device will be weakened, and over time, it may run out of power. The general installation position for ETC in small cars is in the upper middle part of the front windshield, while for large vehicles such as trucks and buses, the installation position is in the lower middle part. The appropriate installation position should be no lower than 1.2 meters and no higher than 2.5 meters, with an installation angle between 30 and 90 degrees. For vehicles with factory-installed or aftermarket explosion-proof film, which may affect the signal transmission of the microwave communication link, the ETC should be installed in the microwave window area. Below are the precautions for installing ETC: Do not obstruct the view. It is best to install it behind the interior rearview mirror: Many car models have windshields with a large rearward tilt angle, which reduces the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it will increase the driver's blind spots. Installing it on the right side behind the interior rearview mirror can avoid obstructing the view. Do not affect charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement because it has a solar panel on the back that can charge itself. Therefore, during installation, avoid the black areas on the windshield and positions that may block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it arbitrarily: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-removal lever connected to a switch. After the electronic tag is installed, the windshield will press the anti-removal lever in. If the tag is removed arbitrarily, the anti-removal lever will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. You will then need to go to an ETC service point to unlock it. This is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. When using ETC, note: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent the ETC device of the vehicle in front from malfunctioning, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the vehicle in front. The recognition speed for ETC lanes is 20 kilometers per hour; driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle device information and cause payment failure. When using a debit card to bind ETC, insufficient balance will also lead to payment failure.