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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.
Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. Refer to “Connect the Audio” on page 41 of the 
User Guide for details including other connection options.
Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable, if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input jack.
A. Plug one end of the cable into the green 
AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect 
Vehicle Dock and the other end into the 
auxiliary input jack on the vehicle’s stereo 
system.
B. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system and set 
it to play from the auxiliary input source.
C. You should now hear the XM channel 1.
D. Attach the dock to the mount and place the wires into the wire guide. The 
installation is complete.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, 
or consult the vehicle dealer.
Option 2: Good: Use the PowerConnect™ feature of OnyX. PowerConnect plays the XM audio through your 
vehicle’s FM radio.
A. Find and make a list of all available FM channels in your area that are not being used by an FM radio 
station.
B. Pick the first FM channel on your list. Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to this FM 
channel.
C. Set your OnyX to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected on 
your vehicle’s FM radio:
i. Press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings. Press 
the Select button.
ii. 
FM Channels will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, press to scroll to and 
highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.
iii. Press
 
to scroll to and highlight FM2. Press the Select button.
iv. Press and to tune in steps of .2, or press and to tune in steps of 1 to 
select the available FM channel you have chosen. Press the Select button to 
select the FM channel.
v. Start Using will be highlighted. P
ress the Select button.
vi. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen.
D. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, 
the installation is complete.
E. If you are not satisfied, move to the next FM channel on your list and repeat the process. Continue until 
you have found an FM channel with 
which you are satisfied.
F. Attach the dock to the mount and place 
the wires into the wire guide.
Edit FM Channel 2
99.3 FM
and Select to confirm
Press arrow keys to tune
FM Channel 2
Start Using
Edit Channel
FM Channels
current
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
97.9
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Connect the Audio 
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the 
setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle 
is parked in a safe location.
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FM
menu
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OnyX Radio
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount 
Antenna
Antenna & Dash Mount 
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect Power Adapter
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount
Trim Rings
Vent Mount 
and Extended 
Vent Clamps
Trim Ring Removal Tool
Cable 
Routing Adapter
Direct Button
Press first before 
entering the channel 
number, to directly 
tune to a channel.
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FM
menu
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Power Button
Press to turn Radio on 
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for 
channels by category.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune 
to channels through the 
channel lineup; also press 
to scroll through lists and 
highlight menu items.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced 
features and configuration 
options; in configuration 
options, press and hold 
to return to main display 
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm 
selection of highlighted 
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and cycle 
through FM presets.
Jump Button
Press to directly access 
traffic and weather for 
the city of your choice; 
or press it to go back to 
the previous channel to 
which you were listening.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a stored 
favorite channel, press 
and hold to store a 
favorite channel; also 
enter a channel number.
Trim Ring
Changeable 
decorative 
Trim Ring.
Tom Petty
I Should Have Known It
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Antenna Signal
Strength
Channel Number Channel Name
Artist Name
or Talk Show Host
Song/Program Title
or Talk Show Schedule
or Game Time/Game Details
When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.
OnyX Button Functions
OnyX Main Display
Subscribe
A. Make sure your OnyX is turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the 
XM audio.
B. Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it by selecting Radio ID in menu items, by 
tuning to channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the back 
of your OnyX.
 NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
C. To subscribe: 
•Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com and click on “How Do I Activate a Radio?” and 
then click on the “Activate my radio” button to subscribe
 OR
•By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)
Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have 
completed the subscription process, but may take up to 
an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until 
subscribed. Once subscribed, the Radio will receive and you 
can tune to channels in your subscription plan.
Press or to tune to other channels, and or to 
browse the different categories of channels. Learn what all 
the buttons do on the opposite side of this Quick Start 
Guide.
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Jimmy Buffett/Fins
Grateful Dead
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