Sirius Satellite Radio SUVA2 User Manual

Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna  
Installation Guide  
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.  
Magnetic Mount  
Vehicle Antenna  
Rubber  
Cover/Tail  
Alcohol Swab  
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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 for easy  
removal for transferring the antenna to other vehicles.  
Figure 1 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.  
These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:  
• Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the  
rear window.  
• Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.  
• Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear window.  
The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around  
it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from  
receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a  
sunroof, a roof mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has a potential  
obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it (but no  
closer than 3 inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the case of a convertible).  
Note: Read the Do and Do Not installation tips beginning on page 13 for additional antenna  
installation information.  
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Sedan/Coupe  
Pickup Truck  
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                      
SUV/Mini-Van  
                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Convertible  
Figure 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/tail will help to position the antenna  
the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.  
3. Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with the  
alcohol prep pad.  
4. Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (Figure 2) and press the rubber  
cover/tail firmly into place on the vehicle (Figure 3).  
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Protective Material  
Strain Relief  
Adhesive Strips  
Rubber Cover/Tail  
Antenna Cable  
Figure 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.  
Figure 3  
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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-  
tivate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.  
Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure  
Figure 4 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS  
radio in a sedan/coupe.  
1. Feed Cable Under  
Rubber Molding  
Around Window  
6. Bring Cable Out To  
SIRIUS Radio  
2. Route Cable Out of  
Window Molding and  
Into Weatherstripping  
Around Trunk Opening  
Location  
5. Bring Cable out from  
Trim and Route Under  
Carpet to Dashboard  
or Console.  
4. Route Cable from Trunk  
Under Interior Trim, into  
Cabin and Towards Front  
of Vehicle  
3. Route Cable Along  
Trunk Wall and Into  
Cabin  
Figure 4  
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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 cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather strip-  
ping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the  
cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable,  
run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable  
from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears,  
etc., that could damage it.  
3. Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue  
routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.  
4. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front  
of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the  
cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the  
doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut  
the cable.  
5. 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.  
6. 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.  
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure  
Figure 5 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS  
radio in a pickup truck.  
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1. Route Cable  
Under Rubber  
Molding Around  
Windshield  
2. Continue Tucking Cable  
Under Molding To  
Bottom of Windshield  
5. Bring Cable Out to  
SIRIUS Radio  
Location  
3. Route Cable Out of Molding  
and Into Weatherstripping  
Around Door Opening.  
Continue to Bottom of  
Door Opening.  
4. Bring Cable out from  
Weatherstripping and  
Route Under Carpet.  
Figure 5  
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:  
1. Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield  
and tuck the antenna cable underneath it.  
2. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to  
the lowest corner.  
3. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and  
into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping  
from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run  
the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening.  
4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it  
under the carpet toward the dashboard. 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.  
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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  
Hatch Opening  
4. Bring Cable Out To  
SIRIUS Radio  
Location  
3. Route Cable  
Under Carpet  
to Dashboard  
2. Route Cable Under  
Interior Trim, into  
Cabin and Towards  
Front of Vehicle  
Figure 6  
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:  
1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate  
window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from  
the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the  
cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid  
hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.  
2. Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the  
front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck  
the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the  
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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 it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle  
cradle/dock.  
Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure  
Figure 7 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS  
radio in a convertible.  
6. Bring Cable Out To  
SIRIUS Radio  
Location  
1. Bring Cable from  
Antenna Into Inside  
5. Bring Cable out from  
of Trunk Lid  
Trim and Route Under  
Carpet to Dashboard  
or Console.  
4. Route Cable from Trunk  
Under Interior Trim, into  
Cabin and Towards Front  
of Vehicle  
2. Tape Cable Along  
Inside of Lid to  
Hinge Strut  
3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing  
Slack for Lid to Open and Close.  
Route Cable Into Cabin  
Through Existing Wire  
Channel.  
Figure 7  
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:  
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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 through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of  
the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable  
under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Air-  
bag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.  
4. 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.  
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.  
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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  
clear view of the sky in all  
directions.  
Do  
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3”  
Mount the antenna on the  
roof where it has at least  
3 inches of clear space  
around it.  
Do  
Use the supplied rubber  
tail cover to protect the  
antenna cable.  
Do  
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Don’t mount the antenna  
inside the vehicle, for  
Do Not  
example, on the dashboard.  
Don’t mount the antenna  
on any of the vehicle’s  
front, back or side pillars.  
Do Not  
Don’t mount the antenna  
close to a roof rack. Adjust  
the rack so it’s further  
away from the antenna or  
move the antenna closer to  
the center of the roof.  
Do Not  
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Don’t mount the antenna  
close to another antenna.  
Mount it at least 3 inches  
away.  
Do Not  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Solution  
SIRIUS receiver  
displays Antenna Not  
Detected message  
The SIRIUS antenna is not properly connected to the radio or  
vehicle dock, or the connection has become loose. Check the  
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  
displays Acquiring  
Signal message.  
The SIRIUS antenna is not receiving any signal. Check for  
obstacles around the antenna and make sure it is mounted in  
an optimal location. (Refer to the Do and Do Not mounting tips  
beginning on page 13.)  
Note: Signal reception can also be hindered if your vehicle is in a  
covered garage or parking structure or you drive under structures  
or obstacles such as bridges, overpasses, trees with a lot of foli-  
age etc., for a prolonged period.  
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Troubleshooting Continued  
Solution  
If you are using your SIRIUS radio’s FM transmitter to wirelessly  
Symptom  
There is static or loss  
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 channel  
(between 88.1 and 107.9 MHz) that is not broadcasting in your  
area. Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcast-  
ing in your area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will  
be your SIRIUS preset. Turn on your SIRIUS radio and locate its  
FM Frequency adjustments (under “FM Transmitter Options” in  
Settings or Menu). Set the FM frequency on your SIRIUS radio to  
match the frequency of the SIRIUS preset on your vehicle radio.  
Note: To find the best FM frequency with the lowest interference  
com and use the My SIRIUS Frequency Finder and search for a  
suggested FM frequency based on zip code.  
If you are connecting your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s  
audio system using an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” input, the cable  
may not be properly connected. Make sure the cable is properly  
connected, both to the “AUX IN” or LINE IN” connector on your  
vehicle’s audio system and to the “LINE OUT” connector on your  
SIRIUS radio.  
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.  
1221 Avenue of the Americas  
New York, NY 10020  
(800) 869-5590  
SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna DOT2 (051707a)  
New York, NY 10020  
(800) 869-5590  
New York, NY 10020  
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