Sure Connect Users Manual

FCC ID: RS2SA10101B

Users Manual

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XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation

FCC Information 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver.  Increase the separation between the XM equipment and the affected receiver.  Connect the XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 2

Table of Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installing the XM SureConnect Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Option 1 External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 External FM Antenna Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Option 2 Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Internal On Glass Antenna Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 3

Installing the XM SureConnect Overview To install the XM SureConnect, first find a suitable location that works in your vehicle. You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna and properly route the XM SureConnect cables to your FM antenna. Your vehicle’s FM antenna will be located in one of seven common locations: 1. front fender 2. rear fender 3. roof top front 4. roof top rear 5. adhered to top of windshield 6. adhered to top of rear window 7. adhered to rear side glass (in some SUVs) For best audio performance, install the XM SureConnect by either clipping it directly to an external antenna (locations 1 through 4) or against an interior on- glass antenna using the additional window Contact Bracket (locations 5 through 7). The remainder of this document provides step by step XM SureConnect instal- lation instructions. 4

Installation Locations 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 5

Installation Setup The following steps will guide you through the installation of your XM SureConnect 1. Install your XM Radio in your vehicle as described in your XM Radio User Manual but do not connect the XM antenna plug to the dock at this time. 2. Locate your vehicles FM antenna and determine the best routing method to get the XM SureConnect output cable to the FM antenna. (For external antennas (Figure 1b), the Coupling Clip needs to be routed outside the vehicle. For internal on glass antennas (Figure 1c), all rout ing is inside the passenger compartment and the Contact Bracket is used. 3. To route the output cable with Coupling Clip to your vehicle FM antenna, follow the instructions on the next pages . There are separate instructions for external antenna vs the internal on glass antenna. Follow the instruc tions that apply to your vehicle’s antenna type. (This guide assumes you have already installed your XM antenna per the instructions in your XM radio user guide. The positions of the XM antenna in the illustrations below is for example only. There is no need to change your XM antenna installation.) 4. Connect the XM Antenna to the XM SureConnect antenna input, locat ed on the coupler module about 2 feet from the end of the input cable (see Figure 1a). Tuck any excess input cable and the coupler module behind dash or in another hidden location for a professional looking installation. 5. Connect the XM SureConnect input cable to the XM radio or vehicle dock antenna input. 6

Installation Setup Connecting the Components External Antenna Internal on-glass antenna no boot necessary power car dock boot XM antenna glass input contact cable bracket XM car coupling or antenna module coupling clip outside output cable inside your vehicle Figure 1a Figure 1b Figure 1c 7

Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Step 1: If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated in Figure 2. Cover the Clip with the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cable inside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Installing the Coupling Clip first will avoid having excess cable outside the vehicle. a. Snap the antenna clip into place b. Slide the boot over the top of your antenna. c. Slide the boot down the antenna so it covers the clip rubber boot car antenna coupling clip (a) (b) (c) You may want to use the optional cable wrap for Figure 2 a more secure solution. 8

External FM Antenna Routing XM car antenna In the front, route the cable across the weather seal near the bottom coupler of the door to reduce water leaks. clip XM Once inside the car tuck the XM receiver SureConnect output cable into the door jam up to the dash or under the carpet as shown in Figure 3. coupler module Figure 3 XM car antenna XM receiver coupler module In the rear, Always cross the weather seal at the lowest part of coupler the trunk to reduce water leaks. clip Route the cable into the trunk through available wire channels. Route through the rear passenger compartment. Tuck the cable under the door jam trim or under the car- pet to the XM Receiver as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 9

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Option 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Identifying the On Glass FM Antenna Useful Information for Step 1: CAUTION: Do not attach the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements. In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna. single contact open ends vertical non-uniform (may be hidden) element spacing FM Antenna You can distinguish the FM Antenna Elements from the Defogger Elements by sever- al key features. See Figure 5 DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGER Figure 5 Rear Window dual contact uniform spacing (may be hidden) 1. The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window with the Defogger is below. 2. The FM antenna has open ends (connected to nothing) and the Defogger does not. 11

Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation 3. The FM antenna will have a single contact point and the Defogger will have two, which are typically on opposite sides of the window. (The contact points may be hidden behind interior liners or exterior glass tinting but the key is to locate where the elements go off the window edge. The FM anten -na will have only one location while the defogger can have two or more. Step 1: Install the Contact Bracket on the interior window surface over the antenna element using the adhesive pad provided and the following steps. It may be mounted either vertical or horizontal depending on the portion of the antenna element most easily accessed. Select a bracket position that allows room to attach the Coupling Clip and cleanly run cables. Install the on glass antenna coupling clip before routing the cable to avoid excess cable. See Figure 6. a. Clean the mounting location on the glass for the Contact Bracket with any household window cleaner that will remove grime. Be sure the surface is completely dry before proceeding. b. Remove the red liner from the adhesive pad and press the Contact Bracket firmly at the identified mounting location on the glass. You can also view the alignment through the glass from outside the vehicle. c. The Contact Bracket has alignment arrows on the side opposite the adhesive pads. These arrows indicate the contact strip location on the base of the brack -et. Align the arrows with the on glass antenna element to ensure direct con tact between the strip and the element. Press and hold the Contact Bracket in place for 10 to 15 seonds. d. Once the Bracket is in place, attach the Coupling Clip to the flange on the Bracket and route any excess cable behind liners for a professional look. 12

Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation adhesive pads antenna element in glass contact strip (b) (a) no boot required (c) (d) contact bracket with arrows for alignment Figure 6 13

Internal On Glass FM Antenna Routing coupler clip with contact Step 2: internal on XM car antenna bracket XM In the rear, route the XM glass antenna receiver coupler SureConnect output cable module from the antenna element, along the window edge, down to the window liner. From the rear passenger compartment tuck the cable under the carpet or door jam trim up to the front dash to the XM Receiver. See Figure 7. Figure 7 XM car internal on glass coupler clip antenna antenna with contact bracket In the front, route the XM XM SureConnect output cable from receiver the antenna element, along the window edge, down to the win- dow liner along the floor and up coupler module to the dash as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 14

Additional Information Note: When routing the XM SureConnect cable use pre-existing wire channels whenever possible to avoid loose wires on the interior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage and to maintain a professional looking installation. Route cable carefully by taking notice of how doors open and close, as well as how seats move when they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ample clearance provided for the cable. Avoid inadvertent damage that may be caused by kinking, crimping, twisting or chafing the cables. Secure and tie wrap the excess cable under your dash board, between the seat and the console, or on the floor under a seat or floor mat. Securing the excess cable will help to prevent it from interfering with the everyday use of your vehicle, improve the appearance of the installation, and avoid any undesirable accidental damage to the cables that might result in loss of satellite signal or XM SureConnect performance. Other Helpful Tips: - When attempting to remove the XM SureConnect from either method of installation, be sure to remove the “boot” first if applicable and pull the Coupling Clip away by lifting from the end where the cable enters the clip. Squeezing the Coupling Clip in the middle may pinch the contacts inside and make removing the clip more difficult. 15



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