2 Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps
and install the extended vent clamps.
3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock using the 4 provided screws.
4 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.
5 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.)
f Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
g Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the
vent.
h If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt
adjustment hole.
3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock using the 4 provided screws.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 You can tilt the dock mounting plate in your preferred
direction. (Note that for clarity the illustration does not show
the Vehicle Dock attached to the Dash Mount.)
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Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
1 Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering your
vehicle type. Refer to the antenna placement tips and cautions in the User
Guide.
• Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above either the
front windshield or the back window.
• Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front
windshield.
• Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk.
• SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for all types of
vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you don’t understand what to do. You
might accidentally do damage to your ride.
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2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the Magnetic Mount Antenna
and press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. Use
the Rubber Tail to position the antenna the correct 3”
distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
3 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using
the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly. Peel the protective material
from the adhesive strips and press the
Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle
for 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.
4 Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear windshield, and
into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the cable can be routed directly
into the trunk.
TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt
tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim and interior trim.
Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle
The best place to hide your Magnetic Mount Antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it’s usually easiest to run the cable
from the rear to the front toward the Radio by routing the cable along the interior trim where
it meets the carpet, gently pushing it behind the edges of the trim. Bring
the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet toward the
dashboard.
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable
into the rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the
door opening. Bring the cable out of the weather stripping 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.
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the right side of the dock.
TIP! A dry vehicle is nice. Avoid damaging or compromising the window, door, and trunk seals
while routing the cable.
TIP! For more help, refer to the detailed antenna cable routing instructions for your type of
vehicle, in the User Guide.
Tune your Radio and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel
1 Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area
An available FM channel is one that’s 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. We recommend one of the following methods to find an
available FM channel:
a Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/fmchannel. Go to the website
and enter 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. 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 Radio.
2 Tune your Vehicle’s FM Radio
a Pick the first FM channel from your list.
b Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM
channel.
3 Set Your Radio Transmit on the Same FM Channel
a Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio, and turn On the FM
Transmitter in your Radio.
b Refer to the User Guide again, and set your Radio to transmit
on the same usable FM channel that you found in step 1.
c Tune your Radio to a favorite Sirius channel (or channel 184 if
it’s not yet activated).
d You should hear Sirius audio through your vehicle’s FM radio.
If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! Now sit
back and enjoy Radio.
e 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 the Sirius audio
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.
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Choose and Setup Your Audio Connection Option
Connect your Radio to play the audio through your
vehicle’s stereo system or FM radio using one of the
following options:
• Best: Use the included Aux In Cable if your
vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input
connection. Plug one end of the cable into the
green AUDIO connector on the right side of
the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the other
end into the vehicle stereo system’s auxiliary
input jack. Set the stereo system to play from the auxiliary input source.
• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle
has a built-in cassette player. Cassette Adapters
are sold separately. Plug the Cassette Adapter
into the green AUDIO connector on right side
of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Insert the
Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck.
Set the stereo system to play from the cassette
source.
• Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in your Radio. PowerConnect plays the audio through
your vehicle’s FM radio. When you have finished step 4, you’ll first need to find an available FM
channel, and then you’ll need to ensure that the Radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to
the same available FM channel. (Step 5)
• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter. Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above
three audio connection options works in your vehicle. The FMDA needs to be installed by a
professional installer and directly connects the Radio to your vehicle’s FM radio.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or
consult the vehicle dealer. To learn more about purchasing a Cassette Adapter or FMDA, check with
the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to sirius.com/accessories.
If you connected the audio using the AUX In Cable or a Cassette Adapter, the installation is
complete. Now sit back and enjoy Sirius Satellite Radio.
If you are connecting the audio using PowerConnect, continue with step 5.
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3 Connect the PowerConnect Adapter and Dock
Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter
Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
Then plug it into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock. Use only the provided
PowerConnect Power Adapter.
Place Your Radio in the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
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. Press the Power button to turn it On.
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