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

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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.

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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.

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