Sirius XM RAdio vehicle kit User manual

1 Find a Location for Your Radio and Mount It
2 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 3 Connect the
Power Connect+ Adapter and Dock
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Before you begin, you maywant to have the User Guide for your Satellite Radio handy, as there are a couple
of steps where we suggest youreference it. If you do not have the User Guide, go to www.siriusxm.ca.
You canuse either the Dash Mount or the Window Mount for your Radio, depending upon your vehicle and
the location where you want toplace your Radio.
CAUTION! Make sure your Radio isn’tin a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or safe deployment
of the airbags. Airbag locations are typicallymarked with “SRS” logos.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION: The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult
to remove. Do notinstall this mount on leather surfaces (contact
your automobile dealership if youare unsure about your dash
surface),, and make sure the air temperatureis at least 60°F (15°C)
during installation. If it’s notat least 60°F, turn on the heaterin
your vehicle to bring the temperatureup to 60°F.
A. Locate a flat surface forthe Dash Mount. Make sure there is
ample room for the Universal Vehicle Dock and Radio when
installed.
B. Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering
it. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot forthe
location you selected:
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the UniversalVehicle
Dock using the provided screws.
D. Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation
pad and let it dry thoroughly.
E. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and
hold the Dash Mount and Universal Vehicle Dock
in place for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for at
least 24 hoursbefore using the mount.
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DASH MOUNT - Options 1 & 3
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Option 3
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DASH MOUNT - Option 1 &
DASH MOUNT - Option 2
should be oriented like the
image above.
DASH MOUNT - Option 3
should be oriented like
the image above.
F. The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for yourparticular vehicle.
When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
IMPORTANT! For clarity, the following illustrations do notshow the dock attached to the mount. However,the dock should
already be attached as shown in step3.
Installing the Window Mount:
A. Locate a place on the windshield for the mount. Makesure there is ample room for the Universal 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.)
B. Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
C. Attach the Window Mount to the Universal Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting
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WINDOW MOUNT - Option 2
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WINDOW MOUNT - Option 1
IMPORTANT! For clarity, the following illustrations do notshow the dock attached to the mount. However,the
dock should already be attached as shown in stepC.
D. Press and hold the mount against the windshield. Then
press the lever all the waydown to attach the Window
Mount to the windshield.
E. 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 adjustedup or
down, to optimize the driver’s viewof the Radio.
Knob
Lever
Dock Mounting
Plate
Lever
Window Mount
A. Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna consideringyour vehicle type.
Refer to the antenna placement tipsand cautions in the User Guide beginning on page 18.
•Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above either the front
windshield or the back window.
•Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna abovethe front windshield.
•Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk.
•SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for all typesof vehicles — or get someone
who knows vehicles to help — if youdon’t understand what to do. You might accidentallydo damage to your ride.
B. Attach the Rubber Tail to the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. Use the Rubber Tail to
position the antenna the correct 3” distance from the edge of the roof
or trunk lid.
Clean the surface of the selected mounting locationusing
the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Peel the protective material fromthe adhesive strips
and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle
for 30 seconds. At roomtemperature (68°F), maximum
adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours.During this
period, avoid car washes and other contactwith the
antenna and the Rubber Tail.
Feed the antennawire under the rubber molding around the front or rear
windshield, and into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible,
Pickup Truck
Sedan or Coupe Convertible
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the cable can be routed directly intothe trunk.
TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife,a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to help hide
wires along the windshield trim and interior trim.
Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle
The best place to hide your Magnetic Mount Antennacable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it’s usually easiest to run the cable fromthe rear
to the front toward the Radio by routing the cable along the interior trim whereit meets the carpet, gently
pushing it behind the edges of the trim. Bring the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet
toward the dashboard.
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable into the
rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom ofthe door opening. Bring
the cable out of the weather stripping and route it under the carpettoward the
dashboard.
Coil any excess cablein a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away
from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wireties.
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the right side of the dock.
TIP! A dry vehicle is nice. Avoiddamaging or compromising the window, door,and
trunk seals while routing the cable.
TIP! For morehelp, refer to the detailed antenna cable routing instructions for your
type of vehicle, in the User Guide beginning on page 25.
AUDIO ANT
Rubber
Antenna
Tail
Protective
Material Strain
Relief
Antenna Cable
Magnetic Mount Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Connect the PowerConnect+ Power Adapter
Insert the PowerConnect+ Power Adapter into the cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Then plug it into
the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock. Use onlythe provided PowerConnect+ Power Adapter.
Place Your Radio in the Power Connect+ Vehicle Dock
Place your Radio into the PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock, aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock
so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio. Slide the Radio all the
way down onto the dock so that it fits firmly. Press the Power button to turn it On.
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Quick Start Guide
Vehicle Kit for Sirius Radios
www.siriusxm.ca
Sirius XM Canada Inc.
135 Liberty St. - 4th floor
Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7
1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474)
© 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc.
Sirius Vehicle Dock QSGE 121004a
What’s in the Box?
Power Connect+ Vehicle Dock5 Power Connect+
4 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle’s Stereo
Connect your Radio to play the audio throughyour vehicle’s stereo system or FM radiousing one of the following
options:
• Best: Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s
stereo systemhas an auxiliary input connection. Plug
one end of the cable into the green AUDIO connector
on the right side of the Universal VehicleDock and the
other end into the vehicle stereosystem’s auxiliary
input jack. Set the stereo system to play from the
auxiliary input source.
• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has
a built-in cassette player. Cassette Adapters aresold
separately. Plug the Cassette Adapterinto the green
AUDIO connector on right side of the Universal Vehicle
Dock. Insert the Cassette Adapterinto the vehicle’s
cassette deck. Set the stereo system to play fromthe
cassette source.
• Good: Use the PowerConnect+ feature in yourRadio. PowerConnect+ plays the audio through your
vehicle’s FM radio. When you have finished step 4, you’llfirst need to find an available FM channel, and
then you’ll need to ensure that the SatelliteRadio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same
available FM channel. (Step 5)
• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter.Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above three audio
connection options works in your vehicle.The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer
and directly connects the Radio to yourvehicle’s FM radio.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consultthe
vehicle dealer.To learn more about purchasing a CassetteAdapter or FMDA, check with the retailer where you
bought your Radio or go to www.siriusxm.ca.
If you connected the audio using the AUX In Cable or a Cassette Adapter, the installation is complete.
Now sit back and enjoy Satellite Radio.
If you are connecting the audio using PowerConnect+, continue with step 5.
AUDIO ANT
AUDIO ANT
Audio Quality GOOD BETTER BEST
PowerConnect
Cassette Adapter
Aux In Cable
FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)
Tune your Radio and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel
A. Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area
An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area.When you
tune your FM radio to an availablechannel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or
music. We recommend one of the followingmethods to find an available FM channel:
a Use the Sirius FM FrequencyFinder at www.siriusxm.ca. Go to the website and enter your
postal code. The FM Frequency Finder will suggest a list of availableFM channels in your area.
For convenience, write down or print out the list.
OR
b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Turn on your
vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio
to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels
that aren’t being used by a local FM radiostation. Write down each FM channel that has only
static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9. Once you have created your list of available FM
channels, you will need to find the one that provides the bestmatch for your Satellite Radio.
2 Tune your Vehicle’s FM Radio
a Pick the first FM channel from your list.
b Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM
channel.
3 Set Your Radio Transmit on the Same FM Channel
a Refer to the User Guide which accompaniedyour Satellite Radio, and turn On the FM
Transmitter in your Radio.
b Refer to the User Guide again, and set yourSatellite Radio to
transmit on the same usable FM channel that you found in step1.
c Tune yourSatellite Radio to a favourite Sirius channel (or channel 184
if it’s not yet activated).
d Youshould hear Sirius audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you
are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! Now sit back and
enjoy Satellite Radio.
e If the selected FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the
list of FM channels until you find one that allows you tohear Sirius
clearly. Each time,you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio to
the FM channel and then set your Radio to transmit on the sameFM
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Match Channels
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock makesit simple to connect, just match the colors on the cable
ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where.
Front and Side Views
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).
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.
Alcohol
Preparation Pads
PowerConnect+
Power Adapter
Dash Mount
Aux In Cable
Window Mount
PowerConnect+ Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount Antenna
& Rubber Tail
Screws