Sirius Satellite Radio 220 SUVA User manual

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Installation Guide

Warning and Safety Information
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the rubber cover/tail, it is recommended that
the antenna
be installed at or above room temperature (68 degrees). Lower temperatures may
cause the adhesive on the rubber cover/tail to not adhere properly to the vehicle roof. Warmer
temperatures will also allow for easier over all antenna installation, including easier routing of
the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and other areas in the ve-
hicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature, so car washes
as well as other
contact with the antenna and rubber cover/tail should be avoided during this
72 hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the
installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can cause the SIRIUS signal
to be
degraded or unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna
causing the antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by
cutting it. Doing so will cause the antenna to
not function properly.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle
Antenna. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything
is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your
dealer immediately. It
is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to
ship your kit
in the future.
e
Magnetic Mount
Vehicle Antenna Rubber
Cover/Tail
Alcohol
Prep Pad
Alcohol Swab
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Installation
The installation of the magnetic antenna consists of two installation steps:
•Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail
on the vehicle
•Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock
The following sections provide instructions for both installation steps.
Antenna Mounting
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has astrong magnetic mount designed to hold
the antenna
in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also allows for easy
removal for transferring the antenna to other vehicles.
Figure 1
shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
These mounting
positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
• Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the
rear window.
•Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.
•Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear window.
The SIRIUS antenna
needs to have an unobstructed area of 3inches by 3inches around
it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from
receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be aroof rack, a
sunroof, aroof mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has apotential
obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3inches away from it (but no
closer than 3inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the case
of aconvertible).
Note: Read the Do and Do Not installation tips beginning on page 13 for additional antenna
installation information.
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Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck
SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 1
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
1. Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstruct-
ed area of 3inches by 3inches around the antenna.
2. Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 2, and press the antenna
cable into the rubber cover/tail. The rubber cover/tail will help
to position the antenna
the
correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
3. Clean the surface area
of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with the
alcohol prep pad.
4. Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (Figure 2) and press the rubber
cover/tail firmly into place on the vehicle (Figure 3).
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Protective Material
Adhesive Strips
Rubber Cover/Tail
~..;;;......-- Antenna Cable
Figure 2
5. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and
continue
to press firmly down on rubber cover/tail for another 30 seconds. At room
temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually
occurs within 72 hours. During
this period, avoid car washes and
other contact with the antenna and rubber antenna
cable cover/tail.
Figure 3
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Cable Routing
When you have successfully mounted the antenna, you can begin the cable routing portion
of the installation. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of
vehicle:
• Sedan/Coupe on page 7
•
Pickup Truck on page 8
•
SUV/Mini-Van on page 10
•
Convertible on page 11
Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing proce-
dures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com.Click on the Install/Ac-
tivate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 4 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio
in a sedan/coupe.
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
3. Route Cable Along
Trunk Wall and Into
Cabin
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window 6. Bring Cable Out To
2. Route Cable Out of '" ~ SIRIU.S Radio
Window Molding and....----"'.;;: Location
Into Weatherstripping /~.
Around Trunk Opening V............ r:\
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"0~1 /" r:k Carpet to Dashboard
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Figure 4
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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1. Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window.
Use a
plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear
window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable
around and
down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rub-
ber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with aprofessional installer.
2. Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather strip-
ping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather
stripping from the opening and tuck the
cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp
bends in the cable,
run the cable inside
of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable
from the
weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears,
etc., that
could damage it.
3. Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue
routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.
4. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front
of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the
cable
under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the
doors. (Airbag
locations are marked with "SRS" logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut
the cable.
5. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward
the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in ahidden location, such as under the
carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.
Secure the excess cable
with wire ties.
6. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily
connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
dock.
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 5 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio
in a pickup truck.
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Figure 5
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1. Use aplastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield
and tuck the antenna cable underneath it.
2. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to
the lowest corner.
3. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and
into the rubber
weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping
from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run
the cable inside
of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening.
4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it
under the
carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such
as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle
pedals or controls. Secure the
excess cable with wire ties.
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5. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily
connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
dock.
SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 6shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio in
an SUV or aMini-Van.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Seal Around
Hatch Opening
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4. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS Radio
location
3. Route Cable
Under Carpet
to Dashboard
Figure 6
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather
stripping of the rear tailgate
window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from
the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the
cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid
hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.
2. Route the cable through the SUV's main cabin area under the interior trim,
towards the
front
of the vehicle. Use aplastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck
the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the
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doors. (Airbag locations are marked with "SRS" logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut
the cable.
3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward
the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the
carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle
pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable
with wire ties.
4. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
cradle/dock.
Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 7 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio in aconvertible.
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS Radio
Location
1.B,;ngCablef,om ~
Antenna Into Inside
of Trunk Lid ~ ;N ~ 5. Bring Cable out from
~t IJTrim and Route Under
~~-U-------, V Carpet to Dashboard
---.:.:::~~ & ~fJ'J Ii' or Console .
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4. Route Cable from Trunk
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~ Under Interior Trim, into
____________ .~ Cabin and Towards Front
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2. TapecableAI~
Inside of Lid to
Hinge Strut 3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing
Slack for Lid to Open and Close.
Route Cable
Into Cabin
Through Existing Wire
Channel.
Figure 7
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
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1. Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep
any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the
trunk lid hinge strut.
2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the
cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the
trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.
3. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of
the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable
under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Air-
bag locations are marked with "SRS" logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.
4. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward
the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the
carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable
with wire ties.
5. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable
so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle
dock.
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Tips
The following Do and Do Not antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for
optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should
not be installed.
Mount the antenna on the
Do roof, at least 3 inches from
the edge.
Do
Mount the antenna on
the
roof where it has a
clear view
of the sky in all
directions.
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Do Not
Do Not
Don't mount the antenna
inside the vehicle, for
example, on the dashboard.
Don't mount the antenna
on any of the vehicle's
front, back or side pillars.
Do Not
Don't mount the antenna
close
to aroof rack. Adjust
the rack so it's further
away from the antenna or
move the antenna closer to
the center of the roof.
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Do Not
Do Not
Don't mount the antenna
close to another antenna.
Mount it at least 3 inches
away.
Don't mount the antenna
closer than 3 inches from
the
edge of the roof.
Use the supplied rubber
tail/cover as a guide for
judging proper length and
correct positioning.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
SIRIUS receiver
displays Antenna Not
Detected message
SIRIUS receiver
displays Acquiring
Signal message.
The SIRIUS antenna is not properly
connected to the radio or
vehicle dock,
or the connection has become loose. Check the
SIRIUS antenna connection to the radio or dock and make sure it
is a good, snug fit.
If the -antenna is properly
connected to the radio or vehicle dock,
there may be abreak
in the cable or aproblem with the antenna.
The SIRIUS antenna is not receiving any signal.
Check for
obstacles around the antenna and make sure it is mounted in
an optimal location. (Refer to the Do and Do Not mounting tips
beginning on page 13.)
Note: Signal reception can also be hindered if your vehicle is in a
covered garage or parking structure or you drive under structures
or obstacles such as bridges, overpasses, trees with alot of foli-
age etc.,
for a prolonged period.
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Troubleshooting Continued
Symptom Solution
There is static or loss If you are using your SIRIUS radio's FM transmitter to wirelessly
of clarity
in the SIRIUS transmit the audio from your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle's
FM
radio's audio signal radio, the
FM channel you selected is most likely being used by
alocal broadcaster, which is interfering with the performance of
your SIRIUS radio. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through
the
FM channels on your vehicle radio to locate an FM channel
(between 88.1 and
107.9 MHz) that is not broadcasting in your
area.
Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcast-
ing in your area, save it as apreset on your vehicle radio. This will
be your SIRIUS preset. Turn on your SIRIUS radio and locate its
FM Frequency adjustments (under "FM Transmitter Options" in
Settings or Menu). Set the FM frequency on your SIRIUS radio to
match the frequency of the SIRIUS
preset on your vehicle radio.
Note: To find the best FM frequency with the lowest interference
in your home or travel cities, you can also
go to http://www.sirius.
com and use the My SIRIUS Frequency Finder and search for a
suggested FM frequency based on zip code.
If you are connecting your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle's
audio system using
an "AUX IN" or "LINE IN" input, the cable
may not be properly
connected. Make sure the cable is properly
connected, both to the "AUX IN"
or LINE IN" connector on your
vehicle's audio system and to the "LINE
OUT" connector on your
SIRIUS radio.
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