Installation Manual

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A. 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 and then press 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

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Find a Location for Onyx Plus and Mount it

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 1, 2, or 3, and then tighten it.

C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect 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.

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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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Select either the Dash Mount 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.

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.

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.

E. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver ANT connector

at the rear the PowerConnect 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

Location

A. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s

cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the other end into

the red PWR connector at the rear of the PowerConnect 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.

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Start Here 1 2 Find a Location for Onyx Plus and Mount it Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Onyx Plus. You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation. 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. Vent Mount Method: IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60°F to install the Dash Mount.
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6 7 Connect the Audio Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. You can also refer to “Connect the Audio” in the Onyx Plus User Guide (with Vehicle Kit) for additional audio connection options, such as a cassette adapter or the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (both sold separately). Go to www.siriusxm.com/guides for the User Guide. Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable, if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input jack. A.