Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 Quick Start Manual page 3

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Find a Location for Starmate 8 and Mount it
Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Starmate 8.
Dash Mount Method:
IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60˚ F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the heater
in your vehicle.
A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Starmate 8. Avoid mounting on leather
surfaces.
B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Starmate 8 is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the
adhesive foot to position 1 or 2, and then tighten it.
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Knob Adhesive Foot
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
D. Clean the dashboard surface with the alcohol preparation pad.
E. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and
hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive
cure for 2-4 hours.
F. You can tilt the dock mounting plate in your
preferred direction.
TIP: Choose a location that doesn't interfere with the
driver's vision or access to driving controls, won't interfere
with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment,
and makes Starmate 8 easily accessible for operation.
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Dock Mounting Plate
Vent Mount Method:
A. Select a vent with ample room
for Starmate 8.
B. Some vents have recessed
louvers. If yours are recessed,
remove the regular vent
clamps and install the
extended vent clamps.
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
D. Install the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent:
i. Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
ii. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest
the foot against the bottom of the vent.
iii. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by
repositioning the foot to a different tilt adjustment hole.
Dash
Vent
AUDIO ANT
Louver
Dash
HOOKED
PUSH
AUDIO ANT
Vent
FOOT
Dash
Vent
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES