Sirius XM RAdio Universal Vehicle Kit User manual

Universal Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Compatibility ...................................................3
Introduction ....................................................4
Features.................................................................... 4
Safety and Care Information .................................................. 5
What’s in the Box? ........................................................... 7
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock................................................... 8
Vehicle Installation .............................................10
Step 1: Insert the Radio Dock Adapter Into the Dock ..............................10
Step 2: Choose a Location for Your Radio .......................................13
Step 3: Install the Dash or Vent Mount ..........................................16
Step 4: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna .....................................19
Step 5: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable ...............................25
Step 6: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter ...36
Step 7: Connect the Audio ................................................... 37
Troubleshooting ................................................46
Product Specifications ..........................................50
Patent and Environmental Information .............................51
Patent Information...........................................................51
Environmental Information....................................................51
IC Statement ..................................................52
Copyrights and Trademarks ......................................53

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Compatibility
This Universal Vehicle Kit is compatible with the following Dock & Play Radios:
SiriusXM:
• Onyx Plus
• Edge
XM:
• Onyx
• Onyx EZ
• XpressRCi
• XpressRC
• XpressR
Sirius:
• Sportster 5
• Starmate 8, 5, 4, 3
• Stratus 7, 6, 5
• Stratus

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Introduction
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Universal Vehicle Kit!
Your Universal Vehicle Kit has everything you need to use your compatible
SiriusXM Dock & Play Radio in another vehicle.
• Add Satellite Radio to an additional vehicle: No need for a second
subscription. Just install this kit in another vehicle – your spouse’s car, the
family minivan, an RV, or even a boat – and then simply move your Radio
between the two.
• Easy to install: Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio* with easy,
do-it-yourself installation. The color-coded Vehicle Dock makes it simple to
connect.
For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and
accessories, visit www.siriusxm.ca or your favorite retailer.
Please read this entire User Guide before installing the Universal Vehicle Kit!
*FM radio required. If your vehicle has an Aux Input, use the included Aux In Cable for best
performance. It will also work with a Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your
convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills,
and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall
have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any
SiriusXM or third party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a
manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction.
SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal or reinstallation
of any product.
• 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.
Introduction

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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 vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle cigarette
lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices. Some
multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working
properly.
• 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, service activation, and Radio configuration functions should
not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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?
TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit – from a Remote Control
for ease of use, to a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette player, to
professional installation if you’d rather leave your in-vehicle setup to the experts –
just visit www.siriusxm.ca or your favorite retailer.
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Alcohol
Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Aux In Cable
Screws (4)
Introduction
Dash Mount
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent Clamps
PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock
XM & SiriusXM
Radio Dock Adapter
Sirius
Radio Dock 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.
Side View
Right Left
AUDIO
ANT PWR
FM
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for Aux In
Cable or optional
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM Direct
Adapter (sold
separately).

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Rear View
Wire Guide
The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a channel across the back to help organize
the wires connected to the dock. If you need to bring a wire from one side of the
dock to the other side, utilize the wire guide channel to keep the wires tidy.
Wire Guide
Channel
Introduction

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Vehicle Installation
Step 1: Insert the Radio Dock Adapter Into the Dock
You’ll need to insert the Radio Dock Adapter that is compatible with your Radio
into the Vehicle Dock.
1. Locate the Radio Dock Adapter that is compatible with your Radio.
If you have an XM or SiriusXM Radio: If your Radio is branded as XM* or
SiriusXM*, select the Radio Dock Adapter marked XM & SIRIUSXM on the
back of the adapter.
If you have a Sirius Radio: If your Radio is branded as Sirius*, select the
Radio Dock Adapter that is marked SIRIUS on the back of the adapter.
SIRIUS
XM & SIRIUSXM
Front View Correct Orientation
Front View Correct Orientation
Back View
Back View
*If you are unsure whether your Radio is an XM, SiriusXM, or Sirius Radio, check the label
on the back of the Radio. If the label on your Radio says XM Radio ID or Radio ID, and has an
8-digit alphanumeric number, it is an XM or SiriusXM Radio. If the label on your Radio says
Sirius ID, SID, or ESN, and has a 12-digit numeric number, it is a Sirius Radio.

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2. Orient and place the Radio Dock Adapter that you selected into the Vehicle
Dock. Be sure the adapter is centered, and is seated all the way down into
the dock.
3. Once the adapter is seated correctly in the Vehicle Dock, gently press the
top of the adapter against the dock with your finger until it clicks into place.
The Radio Dock Adapter is now installed.
Should it become necessary to remove the Radio Dock Adapter from the Vehicle
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Dock, use your fingernail to gently press down on the top of the adapter, and then
use a long thin object such as a paper clip, a screw driver, or something similar to
pry the adapter away until it releases from the dock. Then lift the adapter up and
out of the dock.

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WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this Vehicle Kit while driving. Park your
vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.
Step 2: Choose a Location for Your Radio
When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 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 may be in direct sunlight, which will
affect the visibility of the display screen.
Depending on your preference, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount
or the Vent Mount. On the following two pages, several examples of the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the
on dash method using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the
Vent Mount. You may want to read the installation instructions for each type of
mount in step 3 to help you select which mount you will use.
NOTE: Your Radio may be a different model than the Radio shown here.
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Option 1 - Dash Mount Option 2 - Dash Mount
Option 3 - Dash Mount Option 4 - Dash Mount
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Option 5 - Vent Mount Option 6 - Vent Mount
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Step 3: Install the Dash or Vent Mount
Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you
have selected.
NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with the this Vehicle Kit is
compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts. If you have an existing Dash
Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this dock, and
skip this step.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Adhesive 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 Adhesive Mount. Make sure
there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio when
installed.
2. Set the orientation of the Adhesive Mount before adhering it. Loosen the
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 2:
Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 13.
3. The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as
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Option 1
Option 3
Option 2 Option 4

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necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct,
tighten the knob.
4. Attach the Adhesive Mount to the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws. If you
plan to use the wire guide channel across the
back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires,
do not fully tighten the screws. If not, tighten the
screws.
5. Once the cables have been attached to
the dock, clean the mounting surface in
the vehicle with the alcohol preparation
pad and let it dry thoroughly.
6. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press,
and hold the Adhesive Mount in place for
30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Adhesive Mount
adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4
hours before using the mount. The best
adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
TIP! To remove the Adhesive Mount, 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.
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Knob Adhesive Foot
Dock Mounting Plate

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Installing the Vent Mount:
IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have
connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the Vent Mount to a vent.
1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy
enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock and Radio.
2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are
recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so,
remove the shorter vent clamps and install
the longer ones into the Vent Mount. Be sure
to observe the orientation of the vent clamps
as shown, and replace both vent clamps.
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Extended Vent Clamps
Short Vent
Clamps
Vent Mount
Rear View
Round End Orientation
V
ent Mount Rear View
Slide Left Clamp
to
Hole in Center Pull Clamp Out Towards Yo u
Insert Round End
of the Extended
Clamp in the
Center Hole
Slide Clamp to Left
to Complete
Installation Repeat to Replac
e
Right Clamp

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3. Attach the Vent Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4
provided screws. If you plan to use the
wire guide channel across the back of
the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires,
do not fully tighten the screws. If not,
tighten the screws.
Note! For greater clarity, the next
illustration does not show the dock attached to the Vent Mount, however, the dock
should be attached before continuing.
4. Once the cables have been attached to the dock, push the Vent Mount onto
the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).
5. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent
Mount by repositioning the foot to the other adjustment hole (3).
TIP! To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until
disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.
Dash
Dash
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent Ve
nt
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
FOOT
1 2 3

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Step 4: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a
horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The 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 the 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.
Magnet
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