XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide
FCC Statement Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the ferrite beads. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is SureConnect? The XM SureConnect connects your XM radio to your FM antenna. Here are the basic tasks you’ll complete during installation: 1 Make sure your XM radio and XM antenna are properly installed in your vehicle. 2 Affix the XM SureConnect to the FM antenna. 3 Run the cable along the best path from the FM antenna to your XM radio. 4 5 Connect your XM antenna to the coupling module. Connect the XM SureConnect cable to the antenna jack on the XM car cradle.
Getting Started It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the XM SureConnect before installing it.
Getting Started Locate your vehicle’s FM antenna. It’s mounted either on the inside or the outside of your vehicle.
Outside FM Antenna Front Rear Front Top Getting Started Rear Top Inside (In-glass) FM Antenna Front Window Rear Window Side Window
Installing with an Outside FM Antenna NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatically retractable FM antenna or a custom 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.
Installing with an Outside FM Antenna 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 possible to reduce water leaks. TIP! Always hand wash or use brushless or touch-free car washes to avoid damaging the XM SureConnect. FM Antenna XM Antenna SureConnect If the FM antenna is on the front of the vehicle, route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door.
Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 1 Locate the FM antenna on the inside of your vehicle. CAUTION: Do not attach the XM SureConnect to the rear defogger elements. The antenna is usually in the upper 6 to 8 inches of the rear 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).
Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 2 Clean the glass where the FM antenna is located. Make sure the surface is warm (but not hot) and completely dry before continuing. TIP! Use your vehicle’s air conditioning or defogger to keep the surface dry during installation. 3 Position the contact bracket so the arrows align with the antenna. The arrows indicate the location of the contact strip underneath which must be in contact with the FM antenna.
Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 5 Attach the coupling clip to the bracket as shown. cleaned area 3 2 5 adhesive pad contact strip 4 Note: Refer to instructions on previous page.
Installing with an Inside FM Antenna 6 Route the cable behind the trim and liners. Determine the best route for the cable. CAUTION! Leave enough slack in the cable so it does not pull the contact strip away from the antenna. XM Antenna SureConnect FM 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 passenger compartment, tuck the cable under the carpet or door trim until you reach the dash.
Finishing Up 1 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. 2 Make sure the XM radio is securely in the car cradle, then turn on the XM radio. ANT IN 3 Follow the instructions in your XM radio’s User Guide to find the best FM frequencies available in your area.
Uninstalling XM SureConnect If you need to remove the XM SureConnect: 1 Disconnect the cable from the antenna jack on the XM car cradle. Disconnect the XM antenna from the coupling module. 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.
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