BE CAREFUL:
STOP and read
the more detailed
instructions — or get
a pro to help. If you
don’t understand what
to do next. You might
accidentally do damage
to your ride.
BE SAFE:
Not properly placing
or installing the
antenna can create
safety hazards during
an accident.
BE SMART:
A dry car is nice.
Avoid damaging
or compromising
the window and
trunk seals.
BE SMART:
Use a tool like a blunt
plastic putty knife to
help hide wires along
the trim.
Radio mount placement options for windshield
Windshield mounting is an alternate
method. Refer to the User Guide
for details.
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FEA
FM Antenna
FRonT RooF Top MounTEd
FM AnTEnnA
The big decision.
pick a spot for your radio. Air vent or windshield?
1
BE SAFE:
Make sure your radio
isn’t in a place where
it could interfere
with driver visibility
or safe deployment
of the airbags.
BE SMART:
Additional vehicle in-
stallation accessories
are available at your
satellite radio retailer
or visit sirius.com/
accessories/vehicle
installation for
more information.
BE LEGAL:
Some states
have laws about
suction cups on
your windshield.
2
You’ll be glad you did this right.
place your magnetic antenna and hide those wires.
Here are some general
guidelines. For more tips
and details, check out
your User Guide or go to
sirius.com/vehicleinstall/
A. Placing the antenna outside.
Leave at least 3” of metal around
the antenna. Use the rubber tail
cover to hide and protect the
exposed wire. feed the wire under
the rubber molding around the
back windshield, into the seal
around the trunk. Route the
cable along trunk wall and into
the interior cabin from there.
B. Hiding the antenna wire inside.
the best place to hide your
antenna wire depends on your
vehicle. It’s usually easiest to
run the wire from the rear of the
vehicle to the front toward the
radio by routing the cable along
the interior trim where it meets
the carpet, by gently pushing
it behind the edges of the trim.
then bring the cable out from
trim and route under carpet to
dashboard or console. Plug cable
into the radio and coil extra wire
under carpet or floor mat.
Antenna placement options for other vehicles.
PICKUP TRUCK
Above front windshield,
on the roof toward front
of cab. Centered between
right and left sides.
CONVERTIBLE
On trunk lid, at least
3” from seam. Centered
between right and left sides.
Almost there.
Connect the audio
to your car stereo.
nice job.
now just get your Id and subscribe!
3
4
Test your radio and get its ID.
Please turn to channel #184 to make
sure your radio is getting signal and sound.
now find the 12 digit SIRIUS ID number on
the bottom of the box or by selecting:
power > Menu > SIRIuS Id
(or)
channel #0
Activate your radio.
Subscribe online:
home.sirius.com/webCuWI
(or) subscribe by phone:
1.888.539.7474
BE SMART:
Other options,
– like a direct
FM connection
or rear Auxiliary
Input – may give
you better audio
quality, but may
require pro
installation.
Audio Quality
GOOD
BETTER
BEST
A. Wireless FM
B. Cassette Adapter
C. Auxiliary Input
the fM extender Antenna (feA)
brings the fM signal transmitted
by your SIRIUS radio closer to your
vehicle’s fM antenna to provide a
strong fM signal for good reception.
A. Positioning FEA inside.
the feA should be mounted
vertically on the inside of the
windshield at the edge of the
glass nearest the antenna.
B. Cleaning the suction cup area.
Wipe the area where the suction
cups will be mounted with the
alcohol swab provided.
C. Attaching the FEA.
Wire between the two suction cups
should be as straight as possible and
shouldn’t obstruct the driver’s view.
D. Connecting to the vehicle dock.
Plug feA into the fM oUt
connector of the vehicle dock.
E. Hiding the wires.
Hide the wires same as antenna.
BE SMART:
Because of the various
FM antennas found
in vehicles and their
numerous locations,
SIRIUS suggests pro-
fessional installation
of this item. Consult
your User Guide for
more info.
BE CAREFUL:
Test mount your FEA
first using the suction
cup mounts provided.
Once a good location
has been found, per-
manently adhere the
FEA using the adhesive
mounts.
BE SMART:
Clean the area where
the suction cups will
be mounted with the
supplied alcohol swab.
BE SAFE:
In some states it may
not be legal to put
the FEA on the front
windshield glass. In
these cases, the FEA
should be mounted on
the A-Pillar adjacent
to the FM antenna.
BE SMART:
Be sure FEA is as
close to FM antenna
as possible.
AERIAl TYpE FRonT FEndER oR Hood MounTEd FM AnTEnnA
AERIAl TYpE REAR FEndER oR TRunK MounTEd FM AnTEnnA
AIR VEnT
FM Antenna options for other vehicles.
Please refer to your User Guide for detailed instructions for other antenna types.
REAR RooF Top MounTEd
FM AnTEnnA
FEA
FM Antenna
In glASS
FM AnTEnnA
FEA
FM Antenna
noTE: You’ll only need to do this step if you’re using
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STEp 3
to connect to your car radio.
OPTION A
Wireless FM
First, power up.
Plug in your A/c power cord.
this goes into your cigarette lighter.
now, choose either A, B or c below.
OPTION A
Wireless FM
Select an fM station on your radio that
is not in use — you should only hear
static. (Visit
sirius.com/fmchannel
to
find available stations in your area.)
turn on Sportster and press and hold
the
FM preset/Menu
button
for 2 seconds to access the menu.
Scroll to fM transmitter and press the
Select knob. Scroll to fM Presets and
press the Select knob. then choose fM
Preset 1-5 to program and match the
same fM station as your car radio.
OPTION B
Cassette Adapter
Sold separately.
OPTION C
Input Jack (Aux / Line In)
found in some newer vehicles.
SIRIUS ID
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Cable
Rubber Antenna
Cover / Tail
protective Strips
Adhesive
Strain Relief
SEdAn
SuV
WIndSHIEld
A. Attach the mount
to vehicle dock.
Using the screws provided,
attach the vehicle dock to the
vent mount.
B. Attach to vent.
If the vent louvers in your
vehicle are recessed, you may
need to use the longer vent
hooks with the vent mount.
Be sure to match the orientation
of the vent hooks as shown.
Position the two tension springs
against a heating / Ac vent
louver. then gently push the
vent mount into the vent, far
enough so that the hooks drop
down and hook the rear of the
vent louver. once the hooks
have grasped a vent louver,
the tension springs will keep
the vent mount hooked to the
louver. Use support foot to
brace the radio in place.
Refer to page 18 in the User
Guide if you prefer more
detailed instructions.
to change the angle of
the vehicle dock, move
the foot to a different
adjustment hole on the
vent mount.
Adjustment
Holes
Foot
Tension
Springs
