Sirius XM RAdio Stratus 6 User manual

Stratus 6
Radio & Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................4
General Precautions ..................5
Warnings ............................6
What’s in the Box? ....................8
Stratus 6 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock............11
Vehicle Installation .............13
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio 13
Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount.. 15
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna .......................... 19
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable .....................24
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter...........................35
Step 6: Connecting Your Stratus 6 to
Your Vehicle’s Audio System .........36
Subscribing to the SiriusXM
Service ......................45
Operation .....................46
Display Screen Information ...........46
Changing Channels and Categories.....47
Selecting Channels Directly
(Direct Tuning).....................47
Channel Presets .....................48
FM Presets/Menu Button .............49
Jump Button ........................50
Menu Options ..................51
Sirius ID ............................52
FM Transmitter ......................53
Settings ............................55
Troubleshooting ................64
Specifications..................65
IC Statement ..................66
Copyrights and Trademarks ......67
Sirius ID ......................68

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Here’s your new Stratus 6 Radio
Your new Stratus 6 comes with everything you need to enjoy SiriusXM in your
car. With available accessories you can use your Stratus 6 just about anywhere.
Your new Stratus 6 gives you powerful features:
• Easy-to-read 3-line display.
• PowerConnect so you can listen to SiriusXM through your car’s FM stereo. An
FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.
• Jump button that lets you jump to and from your favourite channel with the
touch of just one button.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your Stratus 6’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Stratus 6 and other products
and accessories, visit siriusxm.ca.

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General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid.
If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
1. If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area
with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
2. If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for
at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
3. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water.
Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety
instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
• Do not operate your Stratus 6 in a way that might divert your attention from
driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your
vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.
• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the
windshield, or of your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such
as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in
the event of an accident.
• Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which
accompany each accessory kit. Sirius XM Canada Inc is not responsible for
issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the

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instructions.
• To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
• If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and
disconnect the unit from any power source.
• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
• If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10
seconds and then turn it on again.
• The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to
any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The
purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations
before installing and/or operating this unit.
Warnings
Operating Temperature
The Stratus 6 is designed to operate between -20°to +85°C (-4°to +185°F).
Avoid leaving the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall
outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations
can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with
a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol,
or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.

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PowerConnect Power Adapter
The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s
12VDC power system. It must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or
similar power port using the included PowerConnect Power Adapter. Connecting
the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power system may
result in damage to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock or Stratus 6 Radio, or both.

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What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with your purchase of the Stratus 6 radio:
Stratus 6 Radio
PowerConnect Power Adapter
Dash Mount
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

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Unpack your Stratus 6 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate,
notify your dealer immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton
and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
Aux In Cable
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Screws

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Stratus 6 Front Panel
The following section describes the Stratus 6’s buttons and controls.
1. Power Button: Turns the Stratus 6’s power ON and OFF.
2. FM Presets/Menu Button: Selects between different preset frequencies
used by the built-in wireless FM transmitter. Press and hold to access Menu
Options to make setup and feature changes.
3. Jump Button: Jumps to a pre-selected channel.
4. Preset/Direct Tune Buttons (0 – 9): Sets and selects preset channels. Also
lets you directly tune channels by entering the channel number.
5. Category < > Buttons: Navigates through the Category List screen which
displays channel categories.
6. LCD Display: Displays information about the Stratus 6’s operation and about
the program that is playing.
7. Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens.
8. Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When at the
Default display screen, a press-and-release will display a prompt to enter a
channel number.
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