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Aux In Cable (or Cassette Adapter) Audio Setup:

If your vehicle radio has an AUX jack, the Aux In Cable connects Lynx to your

vehicle radio for the audio. If your vehicle has a cassette player, you can also use

an optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately) for the audio.

Bluetooth Stereo Audio Setup:

If your vehicle has Bluetooth

stereo audio streaming

compatibility (A2DP Proﬁle), you can connect it

with Lynx for audio. Lynx is not compatible with the

Hands Free Proﬁle (HFP), which is typically used

for a Bluetooth connection to a cellphone. Refer

to the Lynx Radio Quick Start Guide for additional

information on connecting the audio using Bluetooth.

Power Connect Audio Setup:

PowerConnect plays the audio through your

vehicle’s FM radio, when Lynx and your vehicle’s

FM radio are both tuned to the same FM channel.

TIP: Include enough slack in your cable 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.

f. Run the cable under the dash, or under a floor

mat, bringing it out at the Radio location.

g. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector

into the silver ANT connector at the rear the

Vehicle Dock.

h. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into

your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter

socket. Plug the other end into the red POWER

connector on the rear of the Vehicle Dock.

i. Place Lynx into the Vehicle Dock and press

the Power button for 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT! Wait until you have connected the audio before

you connect the Vehicle Dock to the Vent Mount.

j. If you are prompted to take the tour, tap No thanks.

At the next screen tap Continue to be guided through

the activation process.

k. Be sure the vehicle is parked in a safe place outside,

with a clear view of the sky, and tap Continue.

l. If Lynx displays Signal Found, tap Continue and

proceed with connecting the audio in the next

section.

If Lynx displays No Signal/Check Antenna,

reposition the vehicle so that nothing is blocking

the antenna’s clear view of the sky, and tap

and then Continue to try again

You’ll need to decide how you will connect

the audio so you can hear it in your vehicle.

a. The chart to the right shows the

possible audio connection options and

their quality. Also consult the three

sections in the next panel for more

information about each type of audio

connection option.

b. The Audio check screen should be

displayed. If you cannot hear the audio

playing, tap No.

c. You will be prompted to continue with the

audio setup. Tap Continue.

d. At the How will you connect your audio?

screen, select your desired audio connection

and tap Continue.

e. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions

until you reach the Activation screen.

f. You should now be hearing the SiriusXM audio. Connect the Vehicle Dock to

the Vent Mount if you are using the Vent Mount.

g. Proceed to the Subscribe section on the opposite side of this Quick Start

Guide.

Should you should decide to change your type of audio connection at a later time,

you can adjust the settings by tapping Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Mode,

and tap Vehicle Dock.

*The FMDA or Cassette Adapter can be

purchased separately from your local

retailer or from shop.siriusxm.com/

accessories. Professional installation is

recommended for the FMDA.

For mounting the PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock, you can select either the Dash

Mount method or the Vent Mount method. For the Vent Mount, wait until after

you have connected all the cables to the Vehicle Dock before you attach it to

the mount.

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 the Vehicle Dock and Radio.

Avoid mounting on leather surfaces.

b. Orient the adhesive foot so that the Vehicle

Dock and Radio are easily accessible. Loosen

the knob, adjust the adhesive foot, and then

tighten it again.

c. Attach the Dash Mount

to the PowerConnect

Vehicle Dock using the

provided screws.

Knob Adhesive Foot

d. Clean the surface where you are installing the Dash

Mount with the alcohol preparation pad.

e. 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.

f. You can adjust the dock mounting plate,

tilting it in your preferred direction.

Vent Mount Method:

a. Select a vent with ample

room for the Radio and

Vehicle Dock.

b. Some vents have

recessed louvers. If yours

are recessed, remove the

regular vent clamps and

install the extended vent

clamps as shown below.

PUSH

Vent

Louver

Foot

Vent

Dash

HOOKED

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

Dash

c. Install the Vent Mount onto the

vehicle vent:

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.

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. Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.

c. Install the Cable Routing

Adapter to direct the antenna

cable downward, if mounting

on an edge. Then mount the

antenna on the vehicle.

NOTE: Steps d through f describe the antenna cable routing for a sedan or coupe where

the antenna is mounted above the front windshield. The Lynx User Guide has detailed

antenna cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles, online at www.siriusxm.com.

d. Tuck the antenna cable under the

windshield rubber molding and run it to

the nearest corner.

e. Route the cable out of the molding and

into the rubber weather stripping around

the door opening. Lift the weather

stripping, tuck and run the cable inside

of it to the bottom of the door opening.

Replace the weather stripping.

Sedans and Coupes

(above front windshield

or rear window)

Pickups

(above front

windshield)

SUVs

(rear of roof)

Convertibles

(leading edge

of trunk)

AUDIOPOWERANT FM

Radio

Location

Audio Quality GOODBETTER BEST

Cassette Adapter*

FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)*

PowerConnect

Bluetooth (A2DP Profile)

Aux In Cable (AUX)

AUDIOPWRANT FM

99.3

MATCH FM CHANNELS

Find a Location for Lynx and Mount It Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Connect the Audio

Dock Mounting Plate

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Find a Location for Lynx and Mount It Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter For mounting the PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock, you can select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method. For the Vent Mount, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the Vehicle Dock before you attach it to the mount. 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. e. f.
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Subscribe To be able to tune the channels, you will need to subscribe to SiriusXM satellite radio. Once you have successfully connected the audio, keep your vehicle parked where it has a clear view of the sky throughout the activation process. Follow the instructions on the screen to subscribe. a.