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Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.

B. 

Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. The Onyx Plus Radio should be tuned to XM channel 1, the XM 

Preview channel. There should at least be two bars on the lower left corner of the screen that denotes 

antenna signal strength. If not, be sure that you have mounted the antenna on the outside of the vehicle, as 

shown in step 2, and that the vehicle is parked outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Move the vehicle away 

from any obstructed area, for example, if you are parked in a garage, or parked near a large structure.

C. 

You can also press 

menu

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down

   

to scroll to and highlight 

Signal Indicator

. Press the 

Select button

. 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 XM channel 1, the XM Preview channel.

Verify Signal Reception 

Signal Indicator

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Dash Mount Method:

IMPORTANT:

 The air temperature needs to be at least 60°F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the 

heater in your vehicle.

A. 

Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Onyx Plus. Avoid mounting on leather 

surfaces. Choose a location that doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision or access to driving controls, 

one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes Onyx 

Plus easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

B. 

Orient the adhesive foot so that Onyx Plus is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the 

adhesive foot to position 

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Attach the Dash Mount to the 

Power

Connect Vehicle 

Dock using the 4 provided screws. 

D. 

Before you attach the Dash Mount to the dash, skip ahead and 

finish the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables 

are attached to the dock.

E. 

Once the cables have been attached to the dock, clean the 

mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad 

and let it dry thoroughly.

F. 

Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and hold 

the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to 

cure for 2-4 hours.

G. 

You can tilt the dock 

mounting plate in your 

preferred direction.

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Vent Mount Method:

A. 

Select a vent with ample room for Onyx Plus, one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags 

or other safety equipment, and makes Onyx Plus easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are 

typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

B. 

Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and 

install the extended vent clamps.

C. 

Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 

provided screws.

D. 

Before you attach the Vent Mount to the vent, skip ahead and finish 

the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables are 

attached to the dock.

E. 

Once the cables have been attached to the dock, install the Vent 

Mount onto the vehicle vent. (Note that for clarity the illustrations 

below do not show the Vehicle Dock attached to the Vent Mount.)

i. 

Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.

ii. 

Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent.

iii. 

If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt 

adjustment hole.

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t method or the 

Vent Mount

 method for your Onyx Plus. You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation.

IMPORTANT! 

To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the dock to the dash or to a vent.

A. 

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface 

that will always face the sky.

B. 

Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the 

left and right sides, and away from other antennas.

C. 

Install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna 

cable downward, if mounting on an edge. 

TIP:

 Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.

Sedans and Coupes 

(above front windshield or rear window)

Pickups 

(above front windshield)

SUVs 

(rear of roof)

Convertibles 

(leading edge of trunk)

Route the Antenna Cable 

NOTE:

 These instructions are for a sedan or coupe where the 

antenna is mounted above the front windshield. The Onyx Plus User 

Guide (with Vehicle Kit) has detailed antenna cable routing 

instructions for all types of vehicles. Go to 

www.siriusxm.com/

guides 

for the User Guide

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A. 

Tuck the antenna cable under the windshield rubber 

molding and run it to the nearest corner. 

B. 

Route the cable out of the molding and into the rubber 

weather stripping around the door opening. 

C. 

Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to the bottom of 

the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.

D. 

Pull the cable out and route it to Onyx Plus. 

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Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver 

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at the rear the 

Power

Connect Vehicle Dock.

TIP:

 Include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood 

lid. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle 

pedals or controls.

Radio

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A. 

Insert the 

Power

Connect Power Adapter into your 

vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the 

other end into the 

red PWR

 connector on the rear of the 

Power

Connect Vehicle Dock. 

B. 

Use the wire guide on the top of the dock to organize the 

wires connected to the dock.

C. 

Place Onyx Plus into the dock and press the 

Power button

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Connect the 

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Adhesive Foot

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Option 2

Option 3

Dock Mounting Plate

Round End

Orientation

Vent Mount Rear View

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Hole in Center

Pull Clamp Out

Towards You

Insert Round End

of the Extended

Clamp in the 

Center Hole

Slide Clamp to Left

to Complete

Installation

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