XM Satellite Radio SureConnect Vehicle Installation Guide

XM SureConnect

Vehicle Installation Guide

FCC Statement

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 correct 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

Warning: The FCC and FAA have not certified the receiver for use in any aircraft (neither
portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, XM Satellite Radio cannot support this type
of application or installation.

Table of Contents

What is SureConnect? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing with an Outside FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing with an Inside FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finishing up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Uninstalling XM SureConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1

What is SureConnect?

The XM SureConnect connects your XM radio to your FM antenna. Here are the basic tasks
you’ll complete during installation:

1 Make sure your XM radio and XM antenna are properly installed
in your vehicle.

2 Ax the XM SureConnect to the FM antenna.

3 Run the cable along the best path from the FM antenna to your XM radio.

4 Connect your XM antenna to the coupling module. Connect the XM
SureConnect cable to the antenna jack on the XM car cradle.

5 Turn it on and tune it in.

This guide provides detailed step-by-step instructions for each of those tasks.

It usually takes about 30 minutes to complete the installation. No special tools
are needed.

Need help? Call Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or contact us at
www.xmradio.com.

2

Getting Started

Coupling Clip

Coupling

Module

XM SureConnect

Boot

Contact Bracket

Cable Tie

Cable Wrap

It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the XM SureConnect
before installing it.

3

Getting Started

Front Rear Front Top Rear Top

Outside FM Antenna

Locate your vehicle’s FM antenna. It’s mounted either on the inside or the
outside of your vehicle.

4

Getting Started

Front Rear Front Top Rear Top

Front Window Rear Window Side Window

Inside (In-glass) FM Antenna

Outside FM Antenna

5

Installing with an Outside FM Antenna

NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatically retractable FM antenna or
a custom FM antenna, you cannot use XM SureConnect. Use the FM Direct

wired installation instead (sold separately).

1 Snap the coupling clip to the base of the FM antenna as shown.

2 Slide the boot down the FM antenna and press it into place

so it covers the clip.

3 Use the cable wrap to secure the cable to the FM antenna.

1 2 3

6

Installing with an Outside FM Antenna

XM Antenna

SureConnect

FM Antenna

XM Antenna

FM Antenna

SureConnect

4 Route the cable:

TIP! Make sure the door does not pinch the cable when closed.

TIP! Always cross the weather seals at the lowest point possible to reduce water leaks.

TIP! Always hand wash or use brushless or touch-free car washes to avoid damaging
the XM SureConnect.

If the FM antenna is on the front of the
vehicle, route the cable across the weather
seal near the bottom of the door. Then tuck
the XM SureConnect cable into the door
jam and up to the dash or under the carpet
to the radio as shown.

If the FM antenna is on the rear of the
vehicle, route the cable into the trunk
and through the existing wire channels
to the rear passenger compartment.
Tuck the XM SureConnect cable under
the door jam trim or under the carpet
to the radio as shown.

7

Installing with an Inside FM Antenna

open ends

FM Antenna

DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGER

Rear Window

uniform spacing

dual contact

(may be hidden)

single contact

(may be hidden)

non-uniform

spacing

vertical element

1 Locate the FM antenna on the inside of your vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not attach the XM SureConnect to the rear defogger elements.

The antenna is usually in the upper 6 to 8 inches of the rear window with the defogger
located below it. The antenna has open ends (as shown) while the defogger has
closed ends. If you look beyond the tinting, you may be able to see the single contact
point for the antenna (the defogger has two contacts on opposite sides).

8

Installing with an Inside FM Antenna

2 Clean the glass where the FM antenna is located. Make sure the surface

is warm (but not hot) and completely dry before continuing.

TIP! Use your vehicle’s air conditioning or defogger to keep the surface dry
during installation.

3 Position the contact bracket so the arrows align with the antenna. The arrows
indicate the location of the contact strip underneath which must be in
contact with the FM antenna.

The bracket may be mounted either vertically or horizontally, whichever position
allows the most room to attach the coupling clip and run the cables without blocking
the driver’s view.

TIP! In some cases, it is easier to position the bracket on the inside of the glass
while viewing it from outside the vehicle. Ask a friend to help.

4 When you have determined the proper position for the bracket,
remove the liners from the adhesive pads and press it into place.
Hold the bracket rmly against the glass for 10 to 15 seconds.

TIP! If the bracket is not in the proper position, you only have a few seconds
to make an adjustment.

TIP! Adhesive reaches full strength after 24 hours.

9

Installing with an Inside FM Antenna

5 Attach the coupling clip to the bracket as shown.

cleaned

area

3

2

5

10

adhesive pad

contact strip

Note: Refer to instructions on previous page.

4

Installing with an Inside FM Antenna

XM Antenna

SureConnect

FM Antenna

XM Antenna

SureConnect

FM Antenna

6 Route the cable behind the trim and liners. Determine the best route
for the cable.

C AUTION! Leave enough slack in the cable so it does not pull the contact strip away
from the antenna.

If the FM antenna is on the rear
window, the best route from the clip
is usually along the window edge to
the window liner. From the rear pas­senger compartment, tuck the cable
under the carpet or door trim until
you reach the dash.

If the FM antenna is on the front
window, the best route from the clip
is usually along the windshield edge,
down to the window liner, along the
oor, and up to the dash.

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Finishing Up

ANT IN

A

UDIO OUT

DC IN

1 Connect the XM SureConnect
cable to the antenna jack on the
XM car cradle. Connect the XM
antenna to the coupling module
on the SureConnect.

2 Make sure the XM radio is securely
in the car cradle, then turn on the
XM radio.

3 Follow the instructions in your
XM radio’s User Guide to nd
the best FM frequencies available
in your area.

IMPORTANT! If you experience

interference while using your
AM radio, unplug the power
to the XM radio to reduce
interference..

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Note: Your car cradle may look dierent depending on which XM radio you are using.

Uninstalling XM SureConnect

If you need to remove the XM SureConnect:

1 Disconnect the cable from the antenna jack on the XM car cradle. Disconnect
the XM antenna from the coupling module.

2 For an outside FM antenna, remove the wrap, if applicable. Remove the boot.
Remove the coupling clip.

3 For an inside FM antenna, remove the coupling clip by lifting the end
where the cable enters the clip.

TIP! If you squeeze the coupling clip in the middle, it may pinch the contact

which makes removal more dicult.

4 Pull the cable out of the vehicle starting at the XM car cradle.

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