XM Satellite Radio XM SureConnect Installation Manual Download Page 14

Finishing Up

 

 

Connect the XM SureConnect  

 

 

cable to the antenna jack on the 

 

 

XM car cradle. Connect the XM   

 

 

antenna to the coupling module  

 

 

on the SureConnect.

 

 

Make sure the XM radio is securely 

 

 

in the car cradle, then turn on the  

 

 

XM radio.  

 

Follow the instructions in your 

 

 

XM radio’s User Guide to find 

 

 

the best FM frequencies available 

 

 

 in your area.

 

 

IMPORTANT! 

If you experience 

 

 

interference while using your 

 

 

AM radio, unplug the power  

 

 

to the XM radio to reduce 

 

 

interference..

ANT IN

AUDIO OUT

DC IN

Note: Your car cradle may look different depending on which XM radio you are using.

Summary of Contents for XM SureConnect

Page 1: ...XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...tallation 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 not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be...

Page 3: ... Table of Contents What is SureConnect 2 Getting Started 3 Installing with an Outside FM Antenna 6 Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 8 Finishing up 12 Uninstalling XM SureConnect 13 ...

Page 4: ... cable along the best path from the FM antenna to your XM radio 4 Connect your XM antenna to the coupling module Connect the XM SureConnect cable to the antenna jack on the XM car cradle 5 Turn it on and tune it in This guide provides detailed step by step instructions for each of those tasks It usually takes about 30 minutes to complete the installation No special tools are needed Need help Call ...

Page 5: ... Getting Started It s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the XM SureConnect before installing it Coupling Clip Coupling Module XM SureConnect Boot Contact Bracket Cable Tie Cable Wrap ...

Page 6: ...ted Locate your vehicle s FM antenna It s mounted either on the inside or the outside of your vehicle Front Rear Front Top Rear Top Front Window Rear Window Side Window Inside In glass FM Antenna Outside FM Antenna ...

Page 7: ... Getting Started Front Rear Front Top Rear Top Front Window Rear Window Side Window Inside In glass FM Antenna Outside FM Antenna ...

Page 8: ...m FM antenna you cannot use XM SureConnect Use the FM Direct wired installation instead sold separately 1 Snap the coupling clip to the base of the FM antenna as shown 2 Slide the boot down the FM antenna and press it into place so it covers the clip 3 Use the cable wrap to secure the cable to the FM antenna 1 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...e carpet to the radio as shown If the FM antenna is on the front of the vehicle route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door Then tuck the XM SureConnect cable into the door jam and up to the dash or under the carpet to the radio as shown 4 Route the cable TIP Make sure the door does not pinch the cable when closed TIP Always cross the weather seals at the lowest point possi...

Page 10: ...ar window with the defogger located below it The antenna has open ends as shown while the defogger has closed ends If you look beyond the tinting you may be able to see the single contact point for the antenna the defogger has two contacts on opposite sides open ends FM Antenna DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGER Rear Window uniform spacing dual contact may be hidden single contact may be hidden non uniform ...

Page 11: ...orizontally whichever position allows the most room to attach the coupling clip and run the cables without blocking the driver s view TIP In some cases it is easier to position the bracket on the inside of the glass while viewing it from outside the vehicle Ask a friend to help 4 When you have determined the proper position for the bracket remove the liners from the adhesive pads and press it into...

Page 12: ...10 Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 5 Attach the coupling clip to the bracket as shown 2 3 5 4 contact strip adhesive pad cleaned area Note Refer to instructions on previous page ...

Page 13: ...not pull the contact strip away from the antenna If the FM antenna is on the rear window the best route from the clip is usually along the window edge to the window liner From the rear pas senger compartment tuck the cable under the carpet or door trim until you reach the dash If the FM antenna is on the front window the best route from the clip is usually along the windshield edge down to the win...

Page 14: ...curely in the car cradle then turn on the XM radio 3 Follow the instructions in your XM radio s User Guide to find the best FM frequencies available in your area IMPORTANT If you experience interference while using your AM radio unplug the power to the XM radio to reduce interference ANT IN AUDIO OUT DC IN Note Your car cradle may look different depending on which XM radio you are using ...

Page 15: ...odule 2 For an outside FM antenna remove the wrap if applicable Remove the boot Remove the coupling clip 3 For an inside FM antenna remove the coupling clip by lifting the end where the cable enters the clip TIP If you squeeze the coupling clip in the middle it may pinch the contact which makes removal more difficult 4 Pull the cable out of the vehicle starting at the XM car cradle ...

Page 16: ... 2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc ...

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