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Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna
Installation Guide
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Warning and Safety Information Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the rubber cover/tail, it is recommended that the antenna be installed at or above room temperature (68 degrees). Lower temperatures may cause the adhesive on the rubber cover/tail to not adhere properly to the vehicle roof. Warmer temperatures will also allow for easier over all antenna installation, including easier routing of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and other area
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Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your kit in the future. M Ma ag gn ne et ti ic c M Mo ou un nt t R Ru ub bb be er r A Al lc co oh
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Installation The installation of the magnetic antenna consists of two installation steps: • Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail on the vehicle • Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock The following sections provide instructions for both installation steps. Antenna Mounting The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold the antenna in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also allows
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S Se ed da an n/ /C Co ou up pe e P Pi ic ck ku up p T Tr ru uc ck k S SU UV V/ /M Mi in ni i- -V Va an n C Co on nv ve er rt ti ib bl le e F Fi ig gu ur re e 1 1 Follow this procedure to mount the antenna: 1. Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstruct- ed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. 2. Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 2, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The rubber cover/tai
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Protective Material Strain Relief Adhesive Strips Rubber Cover/Tail Antenna Cable F Fi ig gu ur re e 2 2 5. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press firmly down on rubber cover/tail for another 30 seconds. At room temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail. F Fi ig gu ur re e 3 3 [ Installat
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Cable Routing When you have successfully mounted the antenna, you can begin the cable routing portion of the installation. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: • Sedan/Coupe on page 7 • Pickup Truck on page 8 • SUV/Mini-Van on page 10 • Convertible on page 11 Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing proce- dures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the Install/Ac- tivate l
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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rub- ber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer. 2. Route the antenna cab
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1. Route Cable Under Rubber 2. Continue Tucking Cable Molding Around Under Molding To Windshield Bottom of Windshield 5. Bring Cable Out to 3. Route Cable Out of Molding SIRIUS Radio and Into Weatherstripping Location Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening. 4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet. F Fi ig gu ur re e 5 5 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Use a plastic putty knife
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5. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock. SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 6 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van. 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around 4. Bring Cable Out To Hatch Opening SIRIUS Radio Location 3. Route Cable Under Carpet
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doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. 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. 4. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect
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1. Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut. 2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness. 3. Route the cable th
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Tips The following Do and Do Not antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. Mount the antenna on the Do roof, at least 3 inches from the edge. Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a Do clear view of the sky in all directions. [ Tips ] 1
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3” Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least Do 3 inches of clear space around it. Use the supplied rubber Do tail cover to protect the antenna cable. [ Tips ] 1
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Don’t mount the antenna Do Not inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Don’t mount the antenna Do Not on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further Do Not away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof. [ Tips ] 1
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Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Do Not Mount it at least 3 inches away. Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Do Not Use the supplied rubber tail/cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning. [ Tips ] 1
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Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SIRIUS receiver The SIRIUS antenna is not properly connected to the radio or displays Antenna Not vehicle dock, or the connection has become loose. Check the Detected message SIRIUS antenna connection to the radio or dock and make sure it is a good, snug fit. If the antenna is properly connected to the radio or vehicle dock, there may be a break in the cable or a problem with the antenna. SIRIUS receiver The SIRIUS antenna is not receiving any signal. Check f
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Troubleshooting Continued Symptom Solution There is static or loss If you are using your SIRIUS radio’s FM transmitter to wirelessly of clarity in the SIRIUS transmit the audio from your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle’s FM radio’s audio signal radio, the FM channel you selected is most likely being used by a local broadcaster, which is interfering with the performance of your SIRIUS radio. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle radio to locate an FM channe
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Copyrights & Trademarks © 2007 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment. SIRIUS Customer Service:
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 http://sirius.com SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna DOT2 (051707a)
