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Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk

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

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Summary of Contents for Universal Vehicle Kit

Page 1: ...Universal Vehicle Kit User Guide ...

Page 2: ...tion 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 S...

Page 3: ...ibility 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 ...

Page 4: ...d 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 Univers...

Page 5: ...ct 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 t...

Page 6: ... 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 o...

Page 7: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...cle 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 ...

Page 10: ...dapter 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 Radi...

Page 11: ...ted 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 12: ...ernail 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method usin...

Page 14: ...h Mount Option 3 Dash Mount Option 4 Dash Mount A A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct jump FM menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct jump FM menu 1 A A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct jump FM menu 1 jump FM menu 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 1 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 15: ...15 Vehicle Installation Option 5 Vent Mount Option 6 Vent Mount B B 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct jump FM menu 1 jump FM menu 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 1 ...

Page 16: ...her 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...

Page 17: ...ck 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 a...

Page 18: ...ed 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 Vehicle Installation Extended Vent Clamps Short Vent Clamps Vent Mount Rear View Round End Orientation Vent Mount Rear View Slide Left Clamp to Hole in Center Pull Clamp ...

Page 19: ...er 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...

Page 20: ...tal 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 Ma...

Page 21: ...ck We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown IMPORTANT Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna 2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly Vehicle Installation ...

Page 22: ...roof for most vehicles or trunk for convertibles where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions 3 Place the antenna in the location you selected Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages Vehicle Installation ...

Page 23: ... 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 24: ...24 CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away Vehicle Installation ...

Page 25: ...enna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle Feed cable under rubber moulding around window Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding Vehicle Installation ...

Page 26: ... cable into weatherstripping Route cable through weather stripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening Vehicle Installation ...

Page 27: ...g cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk 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 ...

Page 28: ...rior trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Vehicle Installation ...

Page 29: ...tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Bring cable out from trim Pull carpet or mat back Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console Vehicle Installation ...

Page 30: ...able 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 ca...

Page 31: ...eeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable 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 6 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 Vehicle Installation...

Page 32: ...r 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 veh...

Page 33: ...m 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 i...

Page 34: ...lar 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 locat...

Page 35: ...hen replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening 4 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 t...

Page 36: ...he silver ANT connector at the 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 at the side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Vehicle Installation AUDIO ANT PWR FM ...

Page 37: ...ette 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 shop sirius ca Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in your Radio PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in yo...

Page 38: ... the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 6 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button 7 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 two bars on the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www...

Page 39: ...iriusxm ca help user guides for instructions 10 If you are using the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires place the wires in the guide and then tighten the 4 screws to securely attach the mount Then the installation is complete If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars of antenna signal strength but there is no audio be sure the vehicle s ste...

Page 40: ...hown here 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 6 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button 7 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 two bars on the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also refer to your Radio s U...

Page 41: ...de go to www siriusxm ca help user guides for instructions 10 If you are using the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires place the wires in the guide and then tighten the 4 screws to securely attach the mount Then the installation is complete If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars of antenna signal strength but there is no audio be sure the...

Page 42: ...er your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list OR b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by any FM radio station Write down the list Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to fi...

Page 43: ... or Antenna Aiming screen of your Radio to see a visual indication of signal strength The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good exit the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator screen and continue with step 8 8 Set your satellite Radio to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 5 You may need to turn On the F...

Page 44: ... connection method 11 If you are using the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires place the wires in the guide and then tighten the 4 screws to securely attach the mount The installation is complete If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars of signal strength but there is no audio verify that both your satellite Radio and your vehicle s FM radi...

Page 45: ...DA 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 ...

Page 46: ...he socket If you see this on the screen Try this No Signal or No Satellite 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 the 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 Check Antenna Connection...

Page 47: ...program information such as artist name song title or channel exists If this happens Try this You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by following the steps in your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm ca help user guides Go to www siriusxm ca help resend my signal and follow the directions refresh your Radio Call 1 866 635 2349 f...

Page 48: ...e go to www siriusxm ca help user guides for instructions Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables for a firm and secure connection If you are using PowerConnect 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 s...

Page 49: ...rent audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels The Radio shuts off unexpectedly If your Radio has these features check these If Delayed Power or Automatic Power is On the Radio will turn off after the selected length of time in the dock Set Delayed Power or Automatic Power to Off Refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm ca help user guides fo...

Page 50: ...1 5 oz 43 g Audio Connector 1 8 in 3 5 mm female Antenna Connector SMB male PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions 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 Weight 2 4 oz 69 g Input Output 9 16 V DC 5 V DC 1 5 A Cable Length Approximately 4 6 ft 1 4 m Vehicle Antenna Type SiriusXM Magnetic Mount Connector SMB female right angle Cable Length Approximately 2...

Page 51: ...ntertainment 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 con...

Page 52: ...uce 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 opera...

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