Vehicle Dock
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ANT IN
AUDIO OUT
DC IN
Interoperable
Vehicle Antenna
Snap the mount onto the vent.
To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up.
The adhesive used with the adhesive mount may make it difficult to remove. Do not
install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C).
Locate a flat surface for the mount. Make sure there is ample room for the
vehicle dock and radio when installed.
Clean the surface with the alcohol pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the adhesive mount
in place for 30 seconds.
Let the adhesive dry for 2 - 3 hours before attaching the vehicle dock and
radio to the mount. For best results let dry for 24 hours.
Do it yourself with the step-by-step instructions below if your vehicle has a cassette player or
audio input. If your vehicle does not have a cassette player or audio input, professional installation
with XM SureConnect or XM FM Direct is strongly recommended (each sold separately).
You can use either the vent mount or the adhesive mount for your radio depending on
your particular situation.
Locate a vent with horizontal slats sturdy
enough to hold your vehicle dock and radio.
Adjust the clamps to fit your vent.
Antenna placement options for other vehicles.
• Pickup Truck - Above front windshield, on the roof toward front of cab.
Centered between right and left sides.
• Convertible - On trunk lid, at least 3” from seam. Centered between right
and left sides.
The best place to hide your antenna
wire depends on your vehicle. It’s
usually easiest to run the wire from
the rear of the vehicle to the front
toward the radio by routing the
cable along the interior trim where it
meets the carpet, by gently pushing
it behind the edges of the trim. Then
bring the cable out from the trim
and route it under the carpet to the
dashboard or console. Plug the cable
into the radio and coil any extra
wires under the carpet or floor mat.
Always be careful to include enough
slack in your cable to accommodate open
doors or trunk lids. Use things typically
found around the home, like electrical tape
or twist ties, to secure cables in areas so
that hinges do not pinch the cable. Hide any
excess cable in the trim.
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 SIRIUS XM Radio,
accessories and /or to your vehicle or other property.
The 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 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.
Radio
Remote
Control
Alcohol Pad
Vehicle Power
Adapter
Plug the into the vehicle dock’s ANT IN connection.
Plug the into the vehicle dock’s DC IN connection.
Plug one of the audio adapters into the vehicle dock’s AUDIO OUT connection.
• Use the if your vehicle has an audio input jack.
• Use the if your vehicle has a built-in cassette player.
Insert the dock into the vent or adhesive mount.
Insert your radio into the dock.
As mentioned, if your vehicle is not equipped with a cassette player or an audio input, you
will need to use either XM SureConnect or XM FM Direct (each sold separately at xmradio.com/
mirgeaccessories). Professional installation is strongly recommended for either of these options,
and it can also help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires.
• (sold separately): You can listen to your radio through your vehicle’s stereo by
using the XM SureConnect. Simply find an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set your radio
to transmit on that same frequency. Refer to Set the FM Frequency page in your user guide for
more information.
• (sold separately): This option directly connects the radio to your vehicle’s
audio system and antenna.
Interoperable
Vehicle Antenna
Vehicle Power
Adapter
Cassette Adapter
Vehicle Dock
Aux In Cable
—OR—
Cassette
Adapter
Vent Mount
Dash
Vent
Dash
Vent
Turn the swivel to accommodate the vehicle dock and radio. Adjust the
tension via the center screw.
To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming the
pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive.
YOU MUST USE THE INCLUDED INTEROPERABLE ANTENNA WITH THIS RADIO
Leave at least 3” of metal around the antenna.
Use the rubber tail cover to hide and protect the
exposed wire. Feed the wire under the rubber
molding around the back windshield, into the seal
around the trunk. Route the cable along trunk wall
and into the interior cabin from there.
Magnet
You can adjust this screw
to adjust the tension of the
mount with a screwdriver.
Aux In Cable
Adhesive Mount
SUV
Sedan
Vent Mount
Adhesive Mount
Before you can listen to any of the great channels, you must first
activate your radio.
Make sure your radio is in SIRIUS mode by pressing the
button. See page 24 in the user guide for more information.
Make sure your radio is properly installed and receiving the
SIRIUS signal so that you can hear the audio on SIRIUS
Channel 184.
Make a note of your radio’s ID number. You can find it:
• On Channel 0 on either SIRIUS or XM
• On the rear package label
• On the label on the back of your radio
Activate your service:
• Online: Go to
• By phone: call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474)
Depending on which Satellite Radio services you activated, channels will
become available about 10 to 15 minutes after activation — although it may
take up to an hour. Your radio must remain ON until activated.
Turn on your vehicle’s radio.
Insert the cassette adapter or AUX In Cable.
If you are using the XM SureConnect or the XM FM Direct adapter, refer to
on page 54 of the user guide for more information.
Turn your radio.
You may experience a brief delay while your radio powers up. If you press the power button
during this time, you will see a “Please Wait” message.
Antenna
Cover/Tail
The currently-active radio service logo is shown in the display’s channel
information bar.
Press the on the radio or remote to switch to the other radio
service. The radio will play the channel that was last tuned in that service.
You can assign up to 10 presets of your favorite channels in each satellite service to
the number buttons so you can quickly access them.
To assign a preset to a button:
Tune to the desired channel.
Be sure you are in Favorite Channels
mode. Press until Favorite
Channels appears in the title bar.
Press and hold the number button
you want to use for that preset.
To listen to a favorite channel:
Be sure you are in Favorite Channels
mode. Press until Favorite
Channels appears in the title bar.
Press the number button assigned
to your favorite channel.
To see your list of Favorite Channels,
press or . Select a favorite and press
the to listen to that channel.
You can view multiple channels on the display to see what else is playing.
To change the mode, press .
When in Split Screen with Channel List, you can scroll through the list of channels,
just like when it appears on the full screen. Press or to change categories. Press the
to select a channel.
Press to tune to the previous channel on active service.
Enjoy your favorite SIRIUS and XM programming almost anywhere with a MiRGE
home kit, sound system, or additional vehicle kit, each sold separately.
These and other MiRGE accessories ONLY available at xmradio.com/
mirgeaccessories.
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Getting Started Guide (GSG1208)
Turn the (radio) or use the
(remote) to
scroll through the list of channels.
You’ll see the channel’s logo and
current artist. In a few seconds,
the current song title appears.
Press the to
select a channel.
You can configure the radio to
automatically tune to the channel you scroll
to. Refer to page 34 of the user guide for
more instructions.
Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones
that suit your taste.
To view a category, press the
or arrows ( or ).
Scroll through the category to find the channel you want.
Press the .
To briefly listen to each channel in the category, select ,
then press the
SIRIUS Radio Service XM Radio Service
Pause, rewind and replay up
to 60 minutes of live radio.
Customize the way content
on the display is shown.
Search for channels
by category.
Previews channels; also selects
various menu options.
Access advanced features
and configuration options.
Confirms selection for
channel and menu items, also
press and hold to TuneSelect.
Choose between direct channel
entry or favorite channels mode.
Switches between
current channel and
previous channel.
Switches between
the SIRIUS and XM
satellite radio.
Enter a channel
directly or select your
favorite channels.
Split screen showing Channel List Split screen showing Category List
Split screen showing Previous Channel Split screen showing Favorite Channels
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