Sirius XM RAdio vehicle kit User manual

Vehicle Kit For Sirius Radios
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................5
Features...................................................................... 6
Safety and Care Information .................................................... 7
What’s in the Box? ............................................................. 9
PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock....................................................10
Vehicle Installation ................................................11
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio..........................................12
Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount .........................................14
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna .......................................18
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable.................................25
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect+ Power Adapter ....36
Step 6: Connect the Audio ..................................................... 37
Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channel .........................45
Troubleshooting..................................................49
Product Specifications ............................................53
Patent Information............................................................55
Environmental Information .....................................................55

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Introduction

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Introduction
Features
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Vehicle Kit!
The Vehicle Kit lets you easily move your SiriusXM Radio to a second vehicle so
you can enjoy your favourite programming in whichever vehicle you choose to
drive.
Compatible with the Sportster 5/6, Starmate 3/4/5/6/7/8, Stratus 3/5/6/7,
Streamer 3/GT3/GT5.
For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and
accessories, visit www.siriusxm.ca or your local retailer.

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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to
yourself and/or damage to your device. Sirius XM Canada Inc. disclaims all
responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other
causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or
above 60°C or below -20°C).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch
the device with wet hands
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not
expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.

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Introduction
WARNING!
• Opening the case may result in electric shock.
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect+ Power Adapter’s plug all the
way into the outlet.
• For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect+ Power Adapter
directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet. Don’t use an
intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple
devices.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the
road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury,
death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or
other property.
• Vehicle installation and Radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

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What’s in the Box?
PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount Antenna
and Tail
Alcohol
Preparation Pads
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount
Screws
Window Mount
PowerConnect+
Power Adapter

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Introduction
PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
Aux In Cable or
optional Cassette
Adapter (sold
separately).
Front and Side Views
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect+
Power Adapter.
AUDIO
PWR FM ANT
Docking Rails
Fits into slots on
the rear of the
Sirius Radio to
secure the Radio.

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Vehicle Installation

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Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio
Before you begin, you may want to have the User Guide for your Satellite Radio
handy, as there are a couple of steps where we suggest you reference it. If you do
not have the User Guide, go to siriusxm.ca,
click on ACTIVATE, then INSTALLATION
SUPPORT, and then VIEW USER GUIDES.
Click on the User Manual link for your
Radio.
When installing the PowerConnect+
Vehicle Dock (included in this Kit) in your
vehicle, choose a location where it will
not block your vision, interfere with the
controls, or obstruct the air bag. The
location should be easily accessible and
provide good visibility of the display, and
should not be located where it will be
in direct sunlight, which will affect the
visibility of the display screen.
Here are some examples of the dock (with
a Radio) mounted using either the Dash
Mount or the Window Mount.
DASH MOUNT - Option 1
DASH MOUNT - Option 2
jump
sel
jump
sel
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WINDOW MOUNT - Option 2
WINDOW MOUNT - Option 1
sel
jump
jump
sel
DASH MOUNT - Option 3
jump
sel

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Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount
Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the
Window Mount.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do
not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your automobile dealership if
you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at
least 60°F (15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least 60°F, turn on the heater
in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample room
for the PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock and Radio when installed.
2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it. Loosen the
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 1:
DASH MOUNT - Option 1 and DASH
MOUNT - Option 2 should be
oriented like the image above.
DASH MOUNT - Option 3 should
be oriented like the image above.

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Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page
12.
3 Attach the Dash Mount to the
PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
4 Clean the surface with the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press,
and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect+
Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to
cure (dry) for at least 24 hours before using the
mount.
6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as
necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct,
tighten the knob.
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting
Plate

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TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon.
Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the
adhesive. Be careful not to overheat the surface with the hair dryer or you may
damage the surface or Dash Mount.
Installing the Window Mount:
1 Locate a place on the windshield for the mount. Make sure there is ample
room for the PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock and Radio when installed, and
that it does not block the driver’s vision or any airbag. (Airbag locations
are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)
2 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
3 Attach the Window Mount to the PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.

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IMPORTANT! For clarity, the illustrations on this page do not show the dock
attached to the mount. However, the dock should already be attached as shown in
step 3.
4 Press and hold the mount against the
windshield. Then press the lever all the
way down to attach the Window Mount
to the windshield.
5 Loosen the knob on the Window Mount
to adjust the height of the Radio for the
best view. Once the height is correct,
tighten the knob. The dock mounting
plate can be swiveled to the left or
right, and adjusted up or down, to
optimize the driver’s view of the Radio.
Knob
Lever
Dock Mounting
Plate
Lever

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Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any
metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:
1 Choose the best location for your Magnetic Mount Antenna
considering your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to
any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and
how frequently you may use them.
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna
just above either the front windshield or the back window as shown.
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Magnet

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SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as
shown.
Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading
edge of the trunk as shown.
Pickup Truck: We recommend
mounting the antenna just above the
front windshield as shown.

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2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna
and press the antenna cable into the
Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help
to position the antenna the correct
distance from the edge of the roof or
trunk lid.
3 Clean the surface of the selected
mounting location using the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on
the next several pages, and place the
antenna in the location you selected.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the
Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.
5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail for another 30 seconds.
At room temperature (68°F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within
72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the
antenna and the Rubber Tail.
Rubber
Antenna
Tail
Protective
Material Strain
Relief
Antenna Cable
Magnetic Mount Antenna
(Upside-Down)