This is the default setting. 3. Select a frequency on the Plug and Play receiver using the FM Transmitter option. For more information, see the Plug and Play Receiver User’s Guide. 4. Set your car radio to the same frequency. 4. Install the cradle You can mount the cradle directly to the dashboard or another flat surface or you may mount it using the mounting base in this kit. 1. Locate a firm, reasonably flat surface within your vehicle to permit optimum viewing and line-of-sight access by the supplied remote control. Sirius_Shuttle_Vehicle_Installation. book Page 8 Friday, March 12, 2004 4: 56 PM Vehicle Installation Guide 8 Caution Note Do not install the cradle or mounting The fins on the mounting base are base on a leather or fabric surface, or pliable and can be bent to conform to in a position that could impair your most mounting surfaces. vision, block air bags or obstruct 2. Using the alcohol swab, clean the mounting vehicle dashboard controls, including surface and thoroughly wipe the area dry with a radio CD/ cassette operational clean, lint-free cloth. displays. 3. Decide how to mount the cradle. Your choices Be very careful and plan ahead when selecting the mounting location. If you use the adhesive are: backing on the base you won’t be able to • Install the cradle in the mounting base and reposition the receiver once you mate the use the adhesive backing to fix the mounting backing to the mounting surface. base to the mounting surface. To screw the base to the surface, avoid • Install the cradle in the mounting base and unintentional damage by making sure the area use screws to fix the base to the mounting behind the mounting surface is clear of wires or surface. other items. SIRCR 9 Install the cradle in the base The cradle comes with two mounting plates, one on the rear and the other on the bottom of the receiver. Mounting plates and screws Bottom mounting plate Screws Rear view of cradle Bottom of cradle 1. Choose one of the mounting plates, loosen and remove the two screws that secure the plate to the cradle. 2. Save the screws for reassembly and remove the plate. Mounting plate installed on base Star nut Ball strut assembly Threaded socket Flat-head screw Lockwasher SCREW LOCKWASHER FLATWASHER BALL STRUT STAR NUT MOUNTING BASE THREADED SOCKET CRADLE MOUNTING PLATE Sirius_Shuttle_Vehicle_Installation.book Page 9 Friday, March 12, 2004 4:56 PM Sir i us _Shut tle_Vehicle_I ns t a l ation. book P a ge 10 Fr i d ay, M a r c h 12 , 2004 4: 56 P M Vehicle Installation Guide 10 3. Unscrew the star nut and ball strut assembly from the mounting base threaded socket. 4. Remove the screw, lockwasher and flatwasher from the end of the ball strut. 5. Insert the end of the ball strut into the keyed opening on the cradle mounting plate. 6. Secure the plate to the ball strut using the flatwasher, lockwasher and screw. 7. Reattach the mounting plate assembly to the rear or bottom of the cradle assembly, using the two flat- head screws you previously removed. Using other manufacturer’s mounts You may install the cradle using other mounts. The mounting plates on the rear and bottom of the cradle provide multiple mounting options using various vehicle-specific aftermarket brackets, such as those you may purchase separately from your local dealer. 5. Install the receiver 1. Place the Plug and Play receiver in the cradle so that the connectors are lined up. Front of receiver Bottom of receiver Front of cradle Guides This connector fits in this receptacle Plug and Play receiver and cradle connectors Using the guides, gently slide the Plug and Play receiver to engage the connectors and lock into place. Sirius_Shuttle_Vehicle_Installation. book Page 11 Friday, March 12, 2004 4: 56 PM SIRCR 11 You may adjust the orientation of the cradle by loosening the star nut and tightening it when the cradle is in the desired viewing position. 6. Removing the receiver When it’s time to take the Plug and Play receiver with you, press the release button to remove it from the cradle and slide the receiver upwards. Front of cradle Release button Plug and Play release button 7. Mount the antenna Your goal is to place the antenna on a relatively flat surface on the exterior of the vehicle, preferably on the roof (the high point) or on the trunk, if the car is a convertible. Determine the best position 1. Plug the antenna into the connector on the side of the cradle. Left side of cradle Antenna Power Antenna and power connectors Sirius_Shuttle_Vehicle_Installation. book Page 12 Friday, March 12, 2004 4: 56 PM Vehicle Installation Guide 12 When connected to the Plug and Play receiver’s cradle, the antenna can receive the SIRIUS signal virtually anywhere as long as no obvious obstructions, such as buildings, high terrain, parking garages and tunnels block the satellite signal. 2. Mount the antenna on the roof or trunk. If the vehicle has a roof or trunk rack, you may have to mount the antenna off-center. The magnet secures the antenna ...