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TIP! When routing the cable:
Make sure any extra cable does not interfere with normal car operation.•
Make sure there are no knots or twists in the cable as these can aect signal•
reception and damage the cable.
Include enough slack in the cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids.•
To fasten the cable, use electrical tape or zip ties, and secure the cable in areas•
where hinges don’t pinch the cable.
Hide extra cable in the trim.•
Step 1: Plan the Installation
Select an area on the dashboard you want to place the car cradle. This is where you1
will install the swivel mount.
Determine if you want the swivel mount installed vertically or horizontally. See2 Step 3:
Install the Swivel Mount for more information.
TIP! An adhesive pad is used to mount the swivel mount to the dashboard. The adhesive
requires 24 hours to cure. Make sure you provide yourself the proper amount of time to install
your car kit. See Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount for more information.
Determine which connection method you plan to use in order to receive the XM3
signal:
XM SureConnect (included)•
Cassette adapter (Included)•
Audio Cable (Sold Separately)•
FM Direct Adapter (Sold Separately)•
WARNINGS:
When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on•
the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your Xpress
family radio, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
Your Xpress family radio should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the•
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place your Xpress
family radio may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
6 Turn the swivel to accommodate the car cradle and radio. Adjust the
tension by turning the center screw.
TIP! To remove the swivel mount, warm the adhesive pad with a hair dryer for
several minutes to soften the adhesive, and then carefully lift the adhesive pad with
your ngers or a spoon. You can reinstall the swivel mount using the extra adhesive
pad in the swivel mount preparation kit.
If you placed the antenna on the rear of the car:
Route the cable across the top of the rear window.•
• Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath it.
Route the cable into the trunk and through any existing wire passages or•
cargo passages to the rear seats.
Tuck the cable under•
the door jam trim, or
under the carpet, and
route the cable to the
car cradle.
Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount
CAUTION! The adhesive used with the swivel mount may make it dicult to remove
the swivel mount later. Do not install the swivel mount on leather surfaces, and make
sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C).
Select whether you want to install1
the swivel mount vertically or
horizontally on the dashboard.
Locate a flat surface for the swivel mount2
on the dashboard. Make sure there is
ample room for the car cradle and radio
when installed.
Use the alcohol pads in the swivel mount preparation kit to clean the3
surface. Let it dry thoroughly.
Remove the adhesive liner from the swivel mount.4
Position the swivel mount where you want it, then press and hold the swivel5
mount in place for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Let the adhesive cure for 24 hours before connecting the car cradle
and radio to the swivel mount.
Step 2: Mount the XM Car Antenna
1 Place the car cradle on the dashboard.
You will connect it to the swivel mount later on.
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.
Select a suitable location on the outside of your car for the antenna.2
For example, on the roof near the windshield or rear window.
TIP! When selecting a location, consider any accessories that your car has, such as a
luggage rack, and how often you use the accessories. Select a location where the
antenna won’t be covered or blocked as this could interfere with signal reception.
3 Gently place the antenna in
the location you selected. The
antenna has a strong magnet that
sticks to any metallic surface.
Route the antenna cable.4
If you placed the antenna on the front of the car:
Route the cable across the top of the windshield.•
• Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath it.
Follow the weather seal down to the door jam.•
Tuck the cable into the door jam and up to the dash, or under the•
carpet, and route the cable to the car cradle.
Cassette Adapter
Magnet
Thank you for purchasing the Universal Xpress Car Kit. You are one step closer
to experiencing XM Satellite Radio. The Universal Xpress Car Kit works with all of
the Xpress family of radios including the XpressEZ, the Xpress, the XpressRand the
XpressRC. Throughout the guide we’ll refer to them as the Xpress family of radios.
Works with:
XpressEZ Xpress XpressRC
XpressR
XM Car Antenna
Swivel Mount
Swivel Mount
Preparation Kit
Car Power Adapter
XM SureConnect
Step 4: Connect Your Xpress Family Radio
Connecting the Car Cradle to the Swivel Mount
To connect the car cradle vertically onto the swivel mount, slide the car cradle down onto the
swivel mount. The retainer tab should be inserted into the groove on the back of the car cradle.
Make sure it snaps rmly in place.
To connect the car cradle horizontally onto the swivel mount, slide car cradle onto the retainer
tab. The retainer tab should be inserted into the groove on the base of the car cradle.
Car Cradle
Receiving the XM Signal through Your Car Stereo
There are several ways to receive the XM Signal through your car stereo.
Select the one that best meets your needs (Audio output cable and FM Direct Adapter
are sold separately):
• CassetteAdapter(Included) Use a cassette adapter if your car’s stereo
system has a built-in cassette player.
• AudioOutputCable: If your car stereo has an audio input jack, you
can plug this cable into it to receive audio reception.
• XMSureConnect: (Included) You can listen to your Xpress family radio
through your car’s stereo system by using the built-in FM modulator
in your Xpress radio and the XM SureConnect. Simply nd an unused
FM frequency on your car stereo system, and tune your Xpress family radio
into that same frequency. To install the XM SureConnect, follow the
XM SureConnect installation instructions.
• FMDirectAdapter: The FM direct adapter connects your Xpress family
radio directly to your car’s stereo system and antenna.You can listen to
your Xpress family radio through your car’s stereo system by using the
built-in FM modulator in your Xpress family radio. If you choose this option,
have the adapter professionally installed.
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