Owner's Manual

Using Onyx Plus With a Vehicle Dock

the one that provides the best match for Onyx Plus.

Tune Onyx Plus to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not

activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio

to that channel. Then tune Onyx Plus to the same FM channel. (Refer to

“Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 79.) You should hear the

XM channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the

sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you,

work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear

XM clearly.

NOTE! You may ﬁnd an FM channel with static or silence that does not work

with Onyx Plus. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is

present that prevents reception of the XM broadcast. Your only options are to

use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.

TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily

commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for

best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM

channels as presets on your FM radio and Onyx Plus. Then you simply select

and match the best channel for the area you are in.

TIP! It will be much more difﬁcult to ﬁnd available FM channels in large cities

than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection using the

Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your best

solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas.

NOTE! The SiriusXM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal

Communications Commission. The data may not reﬂect the latest stations in

your area. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact

reception, so your results may be different from the list.

NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer and

vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by

Onyx Plus. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux

In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle. Professional

installation can also resolve almost any performance issue.