SIRIUS Stratus 5 User Guide
Stratus 5
User Guide
User Guide
Stratus 5
Satellite Radio
Here’s your new
SIRIUS
®
Stratus 5
Dock & Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS Stratus 5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy
®
SIRIUS
in your car. With available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you can use
your Stratus 5 just about anywhere.
Your new Stratus 5 gives you powerful features:
>> Easy-to-read 3-line display.
>> Built-in wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car’s FM
stereo. An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.
>> Jump button that lets you jump to and from your local traffi c and weather report
channel with the touch of just one button
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Stratus 5’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Stratus 5 and other SIRIUS products
and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warning and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Copyrights & Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting the Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Magnetic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Docking Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cable Separation and Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting Your Stratus 5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
SIRIUS Stratus 5 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Changing Channels and Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
FM Presets/M
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
ENU Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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Warning & Safety Information
FCC Information
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.
Note: 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 when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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:
1.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Warning
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fl uid. If any
of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
1.
If the liquid crystal fl uid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a
cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fl uid gets into your eye, fl ush the eye with clean water for at
2.
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
If the liquid crystal fl uid is ingested, fl ush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
3.
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate your Stratus 5 in a way that might divert your attention from driving
•
safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in
accordance with traffi c safety laws at all times.
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•
Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
•
Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an
airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of
an accident.
•
Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which
accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues
arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.
•
To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any metallic
objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
•
If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and
disconnect the unit from any power source.
•
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
•
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10 seconds and
then turn it on again.
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The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any
restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser
should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing
and/or operating this unit.
•
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In
some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender
Antenna on your windshield.
•
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety
devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning
properly in the event of an accident.
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Warnings
Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting
options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fi nes, penalties,
or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
Operating Temperature
The Stratus 5 is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid
leaving the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this
range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fl uctuations can degrade the per-
formance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a
soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fl uids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system.
It must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the
included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local
electronics dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power
system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.
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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art,
and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite
Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at
http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the
eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to
SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.
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.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 5 radio:
Stratus 5 Radio
Adhesive Dash Mount
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Vehicle Dock
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
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Magnetic
Antenna
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Screws Alcohol
Swab
User Guide
FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive
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Cable Guides (3)
Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate, notify
your dealer immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.
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Installation
SIRIUS suggests that you have your Stratus 5 professionally installed in your vehicle.
Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in
your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock,
installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables.
If the locations of your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance
the SIRIUS radio’s built in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional
installer will have the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or
audio cable to connect the audio output of the Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle’s
audio system. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services
or can recommend a professional installation service.
Location
When installing the Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where
it will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag.
The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and
should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.
Figure 1
shows two examples of the Stratus 5 mounted in a vehicle: A is the dash mount
method, and
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B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
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A.
A.
B.
Figure 1
B.
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Mounting the Vehicle Dock
Dash Mount Method (A)
Attach the dash mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2
Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle. Once
the mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be possible to remove it and adhere
it again.
Once you’ve selected a mounting location, clean the mounting surface area in the
vehicle with the provided alcohol swab. Peel the protective material off the adhesive on
the foot and press the foot fi rmly against the vehicle surface.
Allow the adhesive to adhere for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount.
The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
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Figure 2
).
Vent Mount Method (B)
To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount, install the vent mount as follows:
If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the supplied
1.
longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to
vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent
hooks as shown.
).
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Figure 3
Figure 4
Remove
End Cap
Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see
2.
Figure 4
Figure 3
and install the longer
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Replace
End Cap
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3.
Refer to Figure 5 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in
your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push
the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook
the rear of the vent louver (see
Figure 6
). Once you are sure that the hooks have
grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to
the louver.
A
B
PUSH
C
FM OUT
ANT
D
Figure 5
FM OUT
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ANT
Figure 6
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HOOKED
The angle of the docking station may be changed by changing the position of foot
4.
D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see
FM OUT
ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
Figure 7
Figure 7
).
D
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Installing the Magnetic Antenna
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we
recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F).
The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at
temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of
the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas
in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature,
so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber
Cover/Tail during this 72 hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna
degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude
via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the
antenna to not function properly.
Installation
Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:
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cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can
Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle
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Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock
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ANTENNA MOUNTING
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed
to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the
antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles.
Figure 8
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 Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 8
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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 wind-
shield.
•
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear
window.
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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
ADDITIONAL ANTENNA INSTALLATION INFORMATION.
D
O
AND
DO N
OT
INSTALLATION TIPS BEGINNING ON PA GE 32 FOR
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
1.
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an
unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
2.
Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in
Figure 9
, 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.
Protective
Strips
Cable
Magnetic Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Figure 9
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
3.
Strain
Relief
Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
the alcohol prep pad.
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4.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see
Rubber Cover/Tail fi rmly into place on the vehicle.
Double check that the location of the antenna and Rubber Cover/Tail are correct, and
5.
continue to press fi rmly down on the Rubber Cover/Tail for another 30 seconds.
At room temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours.
During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the
Rubber Cover/Tail.
CABLE ROUTING
After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS
Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of
vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.
Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing
procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at
Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
http://www.sirius.com. Click on the
Figure 9
) and press the
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Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 10
shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your
SIRIUS radio in a sedan/coupe.
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable
Along Trunk Wall
and Into Cabin
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1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk Under
Interior Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
Figure 10
ANTENNA
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
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 rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional
installer.
2.
Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather
stripping 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 fi rewall 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
6.
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
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Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 11
shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS
radio in a pickup truck.
ANTENNA
1. Route Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Windshield
5. Bring Cable Out to
SIRIUS Receiver
Location
3. Route Cable Out of Molding
and Into Weatherstripping
Around Door Opening.
Continue to Bottom of
Door Opening.
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2. Continue Tucking Cable
Under Molding To
Bottom of Windshield
4. Bring Cable out from
Weatherstripping and
Route Under Carpet
Figure 11
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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
5.
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
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SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 12
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
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Rubber Seal Around
Hatch Opening
ANTENNA
Figure 12
4. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
2. Route Cable Under Interior
Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
3. Route Cable
Under Carpet
to Dashboard
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