Sirius XM RAdio Stratus 6 Quick Start Manual

1 Find a Location for Your Radio and Mount It

Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Stratus 6. You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation.
IMPORTANT! You can take advantage of the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires which connect to the dock.
E. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and hold the Dash
Dash Mount Method:
Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to cure for 2-4 hours.
IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 15°C/60°F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the F. You can tilt the dock mounting plate in your preferred direction.
heater in your vehicle.
Dock Mounting Plate
A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Stratus 6. Avoid mounting on leather surfaces.
Choose a location that doesn't interfere with the driver's vision or access to driving controls, one that won't
interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes Stratus 6 easily accessible for
operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with "SRS" logos.)
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Vent Mount Method:
A. Select a vent with ample room for Stratus 6, one that won't interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety
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logos.)
B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Stratus 6 is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive
foot to position 1, 2, or 3, and then tighten it.
Knob Adhesive Foot Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
B. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and install the
extended vent clamps.
Vent Mount Rear View
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the Power Connect Vehicle Dock using the Slide Left Clamp to
4 provided screws. If you plan to use the wire guide channel across Hole in Center
the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires, do not fully
tighten the screws. If not, tighten the screws.
D. Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the Power Connect Vehicle Dock using the 4
provided screws. If you plan to use the wire guide channel across the
back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires, do not fully tighten the
screws. If not, tighten the screws.
D. Install the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent. (Note that for clarity the
illustrations below do not show the Vehicle Dock attached to the Vent
Mount.)
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.
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Dash
PUSH
Vent
FOOT
Louver
Insert Round End
of the Extended Slide Clamp to Left
Pull Clamp Out Clamp in the to Complete Repeat to Replace
Towards You Center Hole Installation Right Clamp
Round End Orientation

2 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

A. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal
surface that will always face the sky.
B. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between
the left and right sides, and away from other antennas.
Sedans and Coupes Pickups
(above front windshield or rear window) (above front windshield) (leading edge of trunk)
TIP: Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.
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Dash Dash
HOOKED
Vent
Vent
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES

3 Route the Antenna Cable

NOTE: These instructions are for a sedan or coupe
where the antenna is mounted above the front
windshield. The User Guide has detailed antenna
cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles.
Radio
The User Guide is available at
Location
www.siriusxm.ca/userguides.
A. Tuck the antenna cable under the windshield
rubber molding and run it to the nearest corner.
B. Route the cable out of the molding and into
the rubber weather stripping around the door
opening.
Convertibles SUVs
C. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to the bottom of
(rear of roof)
the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.
D. Pull the cable out and route it to Stratus 6 .
E. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver ANT connector
on the side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.
TIP: Include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood
lid. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle
pedals or controls.

4 Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter

A. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
Plug the other end into the red PWR connector on the side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.
menu
PWR FM
B. Place Stratus 6 into the dock and press the Power button.

5 Verify Signal Reception

A. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
B. Verify that you are receiving the SiriusXM signal. The radio should be tuned to channel 184, the
Preview channel. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the screen that denotes
antenna signal strength.
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To Activate Call SAT - +
1-888-539-SIRIUS TER - +
C. You can also press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the
Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If
the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to channel 184, the Preview channel.
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