XM SureConnect User manual

XM SureConnect
Vehicle Installation Guide
Important: Be sure to readthe information on pages 4 and 5 carefully to determine if the XM SureConnect
vehicle installation method is appropriate for your vehicle. Please referencethe user and installation
guides for your XM Satellite Radioreceiver for additional information about optional installation methods
like using the cassetteadapter or Professional Wired FM.

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FCC Information
Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with
permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power
cable with the ferrite beads.
he user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite
Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.
his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) his device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese limits are designed to provide reason
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
his equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the installation instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver.
 Increase the separation between the XM equipment and the affected receiver.
 Connect the XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
affected receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ V technician for help.
Warning: he FCC and FAA have not certified the receiver for use in any aircraft (nei
ther portable nor permanent installation). herefore, XM Satellite Radio cannot support this
type of application or installation.

FCCInformation ..............................................2
Choosing the Proper XM SureConnect Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Setup Overview for Option 1 and Option 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Option 1
External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
External FM Antenna Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Option 2
Internal OnGlass FM Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Internal OnGlass Antenna Bracket Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Internal OnGlass Antenna Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
AdditionalInformation ........................................15
able of Contents
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Caution: Use your XM SureConnect accessory with only the enclosed compo-
nents and approved connectors. Do not modify wires or other connectors in
any way; you could cause a malfunction, which could damage your receiver
and will void your warranty.
Warning: This guide contains important installation information. Please read,
understand, and follow the instructions in this guide. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your XM Satellite adio
receiver, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.

Choosing the Proper XM SureConnect Installation
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To choose the proper XM SureConnect installation method, first you need to
determine the location of your vehicle’s FM antenna, and plan how to properly
route the XM SureConnect cables to your FM antenna location.
The FM antenna type and location will determine which option you will need.The
chart below and illustrations on page 5 will assist you in locating your vehicle’s
FM antenna from one of seven most common locations.
Note: XM SureConnect was not designed for use on retractable (automatic up
and down) FM antennas and some FM antennas that are custom shapes that
were designed to match the styling of the vehicle. If your vehicle has either of
these types of FM antennas, you will not be able to use the XM SureConnect
accessory. You will need to use the professional wired FM method of installation.
For best audio performance, you will either install the XM SureConnect by clip-
ping directly to an external FM antenna (locations 1 through 4) or directly on an
internal on-glass FM antenna (locations 5 through 7) using the window On-Glass
Antenna Bracket included.
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2
3
4
Frontfender
Rear fender
Roof top front
Roof top back
Located at top of windshield
Located at top of rear window
Located on rear side glass (in some SUVs)
5
6
7
Option 1Option 2
or
ExternalFMAntenna Internal On-Glass FM Antenna
You will either use...

Installation Locations
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1. Install your XM adio in your vehicle as described in your XM adio
user and installation guides, but do not connect the XM antenna plug to
the dock at this time.
2. Now that you have located your vehicle’s FM antenna, determine the best
routing method to get the XM SureConnect output cable to the FM antenna.
For eexxtteerrnnaall aanntteennnnaass(Figure 1b), the Coupling Clip needs to be routed
outside the vehicle. For iinntteerrnnaall oonn--ggllaassss aanntteennnnaass(Figure 1c), all routing is
inside the passenger compartment and the On-Glass Antenna Bracket is
used.
3. To route the output cable with Coupling Clip to your vehicle FM antenna,
follow the instructions on the next pages. There are separate instructions
for external antenna vs the internal on-glass antenna. Follow the instruc-
tions that apply to your vehicle’s antenna type.
NNoottee::This guide assumes you have already installed your XM antenna per
the instructions in your XM radio user guide. The positions of the XM
antenna in the illustrations on page 9 are for example only. There is no
need to change your XM antenna installation.
4. Connect the XM antenna to the XM SureConnect antenna input, located on
the coupler module about 2 feet from the end of the input cable (see Figure
1a). Tuck any excess input cable and the coupler module behind the dash or
in another hidden location for a professional looking installation.
5. Now connect the XM SureConnect input cable to the XM radio or vehicle
dock’s XM antenna input.
Installation Setup Overview for both Options 1 and 2
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Installation Setup Overview for both Options 1 and 2 Installation Setup
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glass
inside your
vehicle
outside
car dock
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antenna coupling
clip
coupling
module
input
cable
output
cable
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boot
power
XM antenna
or
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Option 1 Option 2
Common connections
for both options 1 and 2
on-glass
contactbracket

Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
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If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip
directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated in Figure 2. Cover the clip
with the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cable
inside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Installing
the Coupling Clip first will avoid having excess cable outside the vehicle.
a. Snap the Antenna Coupling Clip into place.
b. Slide the boot over the top of your antenna.
c. Slide the boot down the antenna so it covers the clip.
car
antenna
rubber
boot
coupling
clip
(a) (b) (c)
NNoottee:: You may want to
use the optional cable
wrap for a more secure
solution.
Figure 2

External FM Antenna Cable Routing
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In the front, route the cable across
the weather seal near the bottom
of the door to reduce water leaks.
Once inside the car, tuck the XM
SureConnect output cable into the
door jam up to the dash or under
the carpet as shown in Figure 3.
XM car
antenna XM
receiver
coupler
clip
coupler
module
In the rear, always cross the weath-
er seal at the lowest part of the
trunk to reduce water leaks. oute
the cable from the trunk into the
vehicle through available wire
channels. Next, route through the
rear passenger compartment. Tuck
the cable under the door jam trim
or under the carpet to the XM
eceiver as shown in Figure 4.
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antenna
XM
receiver
coupler
clip
coupler
module
Figure 3
Figure 4
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contact
dual contact
open ends vertical
element non-uniform spacing
uniform spacing
FM Antenna
RearWindow
(may be hidden)
(may be hidden)
DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGER
Identifying the OnGlass FM Antenna in Your Vehicle
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CCAAUUTTIIOONN:: Do not attach the On-Glass Antenna Bracket to the rear defog-
ger elements. In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna.
You can distinguish the FM Antenna Elements from the Defogger Elements
by several key features. See Figure 5.
Option 2: Internal OnGlass FM Antenna Installation
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Option 2 (continued)
Figure 5