Vehicle Kit For Sirius Radios
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1. E ly SIRIUSA 5 Setthe vehicle s stereo system to play from the cassette source 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the satellite signal Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio and display the Signal Indicator screen If the signal is good and you are hearing the audio when tuned to channel 184 the installation is complete Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio 7 The audio level output of the Radio can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e cassette source step 5 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 7 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 50 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Place your Radio into the Fo SIRIUS EY PowerConnect Vehicle Dock aligning the Radio against the rear of the me ud dock so that the rails on the dock fit jump v into the mounting slots in the back COLTS Pes Pe es of the Radio Slide2. DASH MOUNT Option 3 ES WINDOW MOUNT Option 2 UV Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Dash or Window Mount Depending on your situation you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Window Mount Installing the Dash Mount EU CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash 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 Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio when installed 2 Setthe orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in Step 1 DASH MOUNT Option 1 and DASH DASH MOUNT Option 3 should MOUNT Option 2 should be be oriented like the image above oriented like the image above Choose a Location for Your Radio on page 7 12 3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 5 Peel off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount and PowerCon
3. 5 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 adjusted up or down to optimize the driver s view of the Radio Vehicle Installation Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount 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 your Magnetic Mount 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 Magnet Sedan Coupe We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front windshield or the back window as shown SUV We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown Convertible We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown Pickup Truck We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown Vehicle Installation 2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid Magnetic Mount Antenna Upside Down Protective 3 Clean the sur
4. just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Front and Side Views PWR Red FM Blue AUDIO Green ANT Silver Connection for Connection for Connection for Connection for PowerConnect optional FM Aux In Cable or the Magnetic Power Adapter Direct Adapter optional Cassette Mount Antenna sold separately Adapter sold separately Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Sirius Radio to secure the Radio Vehicle 11 Vehicle Installation Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio Before you begin you may want to have the User Guide for your Satellite Radio handy as there are a couple of steps where we suggest you reference it If you do not have the User Guide go to siriusxm ca click on ACTIVATE then INSTALLATION DASH MOUNT Option 1 SUPPORT and then VIEW USER GUIDES Click on the User Manual link for your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included in this Kit 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 will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Here are some examples of the dock with a Radio mounted using either the Dash Mount or the Window Mount
5. Don t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle Pe Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Feed cable under rubber moulding around window Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weather stripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather stripping and route through trunk to cabin Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around t
6. ETS CULO User Guide Vehicle Kit For Sirius Radios Table of Conten Introduction ooo our vb aan 5 DD DP rer TR 6 Safety and Care Information u ausa eme a cx is Wma Sere grew Y OR 7 Whar sin the BOX esee RS SiO a en nc eon pina UR ACRIOR V CR DE 9 PowerConnect Vehicle DOCK cirios n ODE ate IX S OCA TE RIA CR Moana aic ann 10 Vehicle Installation cc ccc ce ccc eect eect hh hh hh nt 11 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio cece cece eee eee nennen nenn 12 Step 2 Install the Dash or Window Mount cece eee eee eee eee hn 14 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna cece cece ee eee eee eee enee 18 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable cece cece eee eee 25 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 36 Step 6 Connect the Audio essri rsin ex ia 37 Appendix How To Find Available FM Channel eese 45 Troubleshooting sar RE AAA 49 Product Specifications viviste 53 Paternit InformatioD sitial Dad os ie ee Rupe d Ro pros C ac 55 Environmental Informiatiolh i ede er e eed PE tea Vn I RU daa 55 Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Vehicle Kit The Vehicle Kit lets you easily move your SiriusXM Radio to a second vehicle so you can enjoy your favourite programming in whichever vehicle you choose
7. al 8 You should hear Sirius channel 184 through your vehicle s FM radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio MATCH FM CHANNELS 9 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 to hear SiriusXM 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 same FM channel steps 6 amp 7 If the signal reception is good but there is no SiriusXM audio when tuned to channel 184 verify that both the Radio and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 6 amp 7 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 4 Verify that nothing is plugged Vehicle Installation into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page 50 for additional help Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer Professional installation can help improve your Radio s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to siriusxm ca Your installer will help you get set up but if you travel away from your local area you will want to familiarize yourself with the section called How To Find
8. firm and secure Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion Make sure you have connected the Radio as described in this installation guide Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit on If not your vehicle may need to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle Move your antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage No Antenna Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and Check Antenna Connections securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle Antenna Not Detected Dock Make sure the cable is not bent or broken f the message persists most likely the antenna cable has been damaged Replace the antenna If you see this on the screen Invalid Channel Try this You have attempted to tune to a channel that you have not subscribed to or does not exist Select a channel to which you have subscribed Firmware Updating If this happens You do not receive all the SiriusXM channels to which you subscribed Your Radio is being updated o
9. performance insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle s cigarette lighter power outlet Don t use an intermediary device such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple devices 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 and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation 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 What s in the Box lyi x C SIRIUS Dash Mount Window Mount PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable O Alcohol amp Prep Pad oo ex PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Alcohol Power Adapter and Tail Preparation Pads Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color Coded Connections The color coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect
10. possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the broadcast Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method Appendix How To Find Available FM Channels Em TIP If you regularly drive from one location to another such as your daily commute you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance If this is the case we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and on your Satellite Radio Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in Ew TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities CS than in most suburban or rural locations A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas EQ NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer and vehicle style Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by your Satellite Radio This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue 49 Troubleshooting Your Vehicle Kit has been designed and built to be trouble free but if you experience a problem try this Check that all connections are
11. the Radio all the way down onto the dock so that it fits o firmly y 2 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button SIRIUSA bo E 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the satellite signal There should at least be one bar on main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio and display the Signal Indicator screen The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and hold menu to return to the main display screen You are ready to make the audio connection 4 You ll first need to find an available FM channel to listen to the SiriusXM audio through your vehicle s FM radio Refer to How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area on page 46 5 Ensure that the Radio is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Radio should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 tune to channel 184 6 Pickthe first FM channel on your list from step 4 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel 7 Referto the User Guide which accompanied your Radio and set your Radio to transmit on the same usable FM channel that you found in step 4 pe
12. this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SiriusXM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Your Second Vehicle Kit is packaged with cardboard polyethylene etc and does not contain any unnecessary materials IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 IC STATEMENT Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device For product available in the Canada market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other ant
13. to drive Compatible with the Sportster 5 6 Starmate 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stratus 3 5 6 7 Streamer 3 GT3 GT5 For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and accessories visit www siriusxm ca or your local retailer Safety and Care Information Ew IMPORTANT Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to D yourself and or damage to your device Sirius XM Canada Inc disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown repair or other causes 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 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 outlet For optimal audio
14. with wire ties purchased separately 6 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 7 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 Vehicle Installation Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point 2 At the lowest corner of the windshield route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening 3 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yo
15. 2012 Elvis Radio logo EPE Reg U S Pat amp TM off CFLG is a registered trademark of the Canadian Football League All other trademarks service marks images and logos are property of their respective owners and are used with permission All Rights Reserved Required subscription sold separately Premier subscription required for some channels Prices and programming is subject to change See Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm ca 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 Kit User Guide 121004a
16. Available FM Channels In Your Area on page 46 z o 5 D 2 19 Appendix Appendix How To Find Available FM Channel How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area An available FM channel is one that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music Once you have found an available channel you need to tune your Satellite Radio s built in transmitter to the same channel to receive SiriusXM audio through your vehicle s radio We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel 1 Use the FM Frequency Finder Use the FM Frequency Finder at www siriusxm ca Go to the website and enter your postal code The FM Frequency Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list Now tune your Satellite Radio to a favourite SiriusXM channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast then tune your Satellite Radio to the same FM channel Consult your User Guide if you are unsure how to tune it to the same FM channel You should hear the Sirius channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If t
17. ect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the right side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock Step 6 Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle s stereo or FM radio decide on one of the following audio connection options Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected Option 1 Best Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer Ew TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle 5 radio on the back of the radio anywhere on the front dash panel inside the glove compartment or inside the center console in between the front seats Option 2 Better Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to siriusxm ca Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in the Radio PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radi
18. elf enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 6 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 Pickup Truck 1 2 Bring the end of the cable out at the Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner At the lowest corner of the windshield route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 Vehicle Installation Step 5 Conn
19. enna or transmitter To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Canada Inc can void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This 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
20. er Refer to page 38 and page 40 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 44 No song title or artist name is The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress 53 Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight Audio Connector Antenna Connector Power Connector PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input Output Cable Length Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length 9 16 V DC 500 mA max 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 1 8 Vrms max Radio Dependent 4 0 in width x 2 3 in height x 1 2 in depth 102 mm width x 59 mm height x 31 mm depth 1 6 oz 46 g 1 8 in 3 5 mm female SMB male Female 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth 2 4 oz 69 g 9 16 VDC 5VDC 15A 4 ft 7 in 1 4 m Sirius Magnetic Mount SMB female right angle 23 ft 7 O m 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male to 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male 4 ft 1 2 m Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to and you agree that you will not copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise access and or make available any technology incorporated in
21. face of the selected Material mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages and place the antenna in the location you selected Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle 5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail for another 30 seconds At room temperature 68 F maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours During this period avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber Tail Vehicle Installation TIP Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it EN TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover gt and protect the antenna cable Y CAUTION Don t mount the antenna closer cS than 3 inches from the edge of the roof Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside the vehicle for example on the dashboard CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle s front back or side pillars CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to a roof rack Adjust the rack so it s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof x Vehicle Installation CAUTION
22. his FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the FM Frequency Finder list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear SiriusXM clearly OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels 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 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station 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 best match for your Satellite Radio Now tune your Satellite Radio to a favourite SiriusXM channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel Then tune your Satellite Radio to the same FM channel Consult your User Guide if you are unsure how to tune it to the same FM channel You should hear the Sirius channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down your list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear SiriusXM clearly NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with your Satellite Radio It is
23. nect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds EQ IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to C cure dry for at least 24 hours before using the mount 6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle When the orientation is correct tighten the knob Knob Adhesive Foot Va Vehicle Installation Ew TIP To remove carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon C Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive Be careful not to overheat the surface with the hair dryer or you may damage the surface or Dash Mount Installing the Window Mount 1 Locate a place on the windshield for the mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect 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 2 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 3 Attach the Window Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws IMPORTANT For clarity the illustrations on this page do not show the dock 5 attached to the mount However the dock should already be attached as shown in step 3 4 Press and hold the mount against the windshield Then press the lever all the way down to attach the Window Mount to the windshield
24. not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 equipment and the affected receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified Satellite Radio Receiver use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore Sirius XM Canada Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc SiriusXM the SiriusXM logo channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and are used under license NFL and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc The NBA and NBA member team identifications are the intellectual property of NBA Properties Inc and the respective NBA member teams 2012 NBA Properties Inc All rights reserved NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League NHL
25. ntenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 Vehicle Installation Convertible 1 Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid Keep any bends in the cable loose Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut 2 Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could crimp or cut it Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness 3 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable 4 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 5 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yours
26. o Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter FMDA sold separately The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects your Radio to your vehicle s FM radio To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to www siriusxm ca Vehicle Installation Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock Bur OWS ACD eC Lamas O y SEF EC Jj ff 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle s stereo system 3 Insert your Radio into the 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 s SIRIUS ES jump Ca gt v OJN lalN sls les Nso of V IT 4 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button 5 Set your vehicle s stereo system to play input from the auxiliary input source 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the satellite signal Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio and display
27. round and down the window to the lowest point If your rear window does not have rubber molding we recommend consulting a professional installer 2 Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping To avoid sharp bends in the cable run the cable inside the weather stripping for a few inches then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk Keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could damage it 3 Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness 4 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable 5 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable
28. runk opening Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery 2 Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Pull carpet or mat TNI Hi Bring cable out i from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console Ew TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Vehicle Installation Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable a
29. the Signal Indicator screen If the signal is good and you are hearing the audio when tuned to channel 184 the installation is complete Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio 7 The audio level output of the Radio can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e auxiliary input source step 5 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 7 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 50 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 2 Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock EE zm 000 CASSETTE NODE MODE Fe ECL 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter in the vehicle s cassette deck 3 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 4 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button Fo SIRIUS a mel sel jump v a 13 12 s s z sILsIoJ
30. urself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 SUV 1 Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window door and route the cable along the rear hatch Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable 2 Route the cable through the SUV s main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable 3 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the a
31. ver the air with the latest software Wait until the update is done Try this f you have not yet activated your service refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio Call 1 888 539 7474 for further assistance No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter Check all cables between your Radio and your vehicle s stereo system for a firm and secure connection Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA Audio sounds too soft Check that your Radio and your vehicle s FM Radio are tuned to the same FM channel Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Radio until the volume improves Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions Troubleshooting If this happens Try this Audio fades or has static when Check all cables for a firm and secure connection listening If you are using PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem persists it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 42 step 3 If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapt
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