Audiovox XMXP03 Coupler Manual

Installing the FM Coupler in

your vehicle

FCC Information Contents

FCC INFORMATION:

Please note that the CLA cable supplied with your device includes permanently attached ferrite
beads at each end. It is the responsibility of the user to use the 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, and (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 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 correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Installing the FM Coupler Overview 4

Installation Locations

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Installation Setup 6

External FM Whip Antenna Routing 8

Internal On Glass Antenna Routing 12

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Installing the FM Coupler Overview Installation Locations

To install the FM Coupler, first find a suitable location that works in your vehicle.
You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna and properly
routing the FM Coupler 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 on edges of windshield

6. adhered on top of rear window

7. adhered on rear side glass (in some SUVs)

For best audio performance, install the FM Coupler by either clipping it directly
to an external whip antenna (locations 1 through 4) or against an interior
on-glass antenna using the additional window Contact Bracket (locations 5
through 7). Step by step installation instructions are provide later in this docu­ment.

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