Discount Car Stereo AUX-CTS Instruction Manual

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AUX-CTS
QUICK START AUX JACK INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR CADILLAC CTS & SRX WITH XM TUNER

PRODUCT SAFETY & DISCLAIMER
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCT AND/OR PROPERTY
•This installation guide is provided as a GENERAL installation guide; some vehicles vary and
may require additional steps. We do not accept responsibility for third party labor charges
or modifications. Exercise due-diligence when installing this product.
•We do not accept any responsibility for vehicle damage or personal injury resulting from
the installation of this product.
•Careless installation and operation can result in equipment damage.
Requirements:
XM tuner Module with or without subscription
Introduction:
Many Cadillac SRX and CTS include XM, DVD, GPS etc. but no option to connect
and play portable audio devices. Connecting an auxiliary input to most cars
usually requires disconnecting XM, however with the AUX-CTS the XM tuner
Module is required and retained regardless of subscription status. The AUX-CTS
provides a 3.5mm audio input jack to for all kinds of audio devices including
Smartphones, MP3 Players, Tablets, iPod etc. For additional details, please See
Frequently Asked Question at the end of this guide including special notes for
2004-05 CTS owners.
Similar results are possible with our wireless solution A2D-CTS
Installation: To radio
Radio must be removed to gain access to plugs.
(SRX & XLR with Navigation requires our AUX-SRX or AUX-GM3x)
1. Using a panel removal tool, unclip and remove the top A/C vents panel
(See Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
2. Open ash tray and remove tray. Extract (1) 9/32" (7mm) screw in tray
cavity.
3. Using a panel removal tool, unclip and remove A/C Control/ash tray
assembly below radio (See Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
4. Remove (4) 10mm bolts securing radio to dash (See Fig. 3)

Fig. 3
5. Pull radio forward to reveal and gain access to the connectors (See Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
Factory gray plug
6. Press release tab to disconnect 8-pin gray plug from radio (See Fig. 4)
7. Connect gray plug to installation harness 8-pin connector (See Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
8-pin connector
8. Connect installation harness 8-pin black plug (See Fig. 6) to radio
chamber vacated in step 6.
Fig. 6
8-pin plug
9. Carefully route audio jack (See Fig. 7) to a location on the dash or
nearby panel where it will be mounted (within 4 ft.) Mounting location
may vary based on vehicle and customer’s preference.

Fig. 7
Audio Jack
10. Optional: Secure audio jack to dash location by drilling a 1/4” hole (See
Fig.8)
Fig. 8
Warning: Should you decide to mount jack, make sure mounting panel
is no thicker than 1/8” otherwise the threads won’t protrude enough to
engage nut. (If necessary, use Dremel or sander to thin panel).
Mounting jack is not necessary for operation but makes for a stock
appearance and easier to connect and disconnect audio devices.
Operation:
1. Turn ignition and radio “ON”
2. Press “BAND” button repeatedly until XM is displayed
XM subscribers: Most recent XM channel will play, otherwise there may be
silence.
3. Connect audio device to 3.5mm jack using 3 ft. audio cable or similar (See
Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
3.5mm audio cable
4. Search audio device for test track and hit play.
5. Audio device is played on car speakers.
6. Use radio volume control button to set playback level.
Warning: Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from Jaguar
radio buttons. Use audio device built-in controls or wireless remote to
access and control audio files and applications.
7. If “Subscribed”, disconnected 3.5mm audio cable from jack and operate XM
as customary. Jack (See Fig. 7), must be empty when listening to XM
8. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the radio

Frequent ask questions
1. After unplugging audio device, there is lots of feedback noise. Any
ideas?
When not in use, unplug audio cable from jack. (jack must be empty
when not in use)
2. Will the AUX-CTS work in vehicles with Navigation?
YES; Except SRX with Navigation radios. See Question 7.
3. My XM subscription has expired, will the AUX-CTS work?
YES; having the XM Tuner Module is the only requirement.
4. How do I check if my vehicle has XM Tuner?
Turn radio “ON”, press “BAND” button repeatedly to cycle through
AM/FM/XM1/XM2. If only AM/FM is displayed, vehicle does not have an XM
Tuner module and not compatible. See our BLU-CTS
5. Can I install this adapter without removing the radio?
NO;See our AUX-GM3x which connects to XM Tuner module on rear shelf.
6. You offer two cable versions, namely subscribed and not subscribed.
What is the difference?
If subscription is expired and do not intend on renewing, purchase “Not
subscribed”.
If subscription is expired and intend to renew purchase “Active”
Important: Expired version will not allow XM playback at any time,
therefore to be able to play XM (now or in the future), purchase “Active”
version.
7. Do you have a similar solution for SRX with Navigation?
Yes. Purchase our AUX-SRX (connects to radio) or AUX-GM3x (connects at
XM Tuner module at right rear side panel).
Warning: Cadillac made slight change in radio wiring in 2005, If you
own a late 2004-2005 CTS, you are required to check radio’s gray
plug prior to ordering.
Here is how:
Pin 4 is TAN/White (See Fig. 7) purchase 2003-04 version
Pin 3 in TAN/White (See Fig. 8) purchase 2005-07 version
Fig. 7
2003-04 original wiring
Fig. 8
2005-07 modified wiring
For 2004-05 vehicles, select model/year based on location of
TAN/WHITE wire. Failure to check (2004-05 CTS) results in
playback on one side of the car.
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Cadillac
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation
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