Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Guide
- Reset
- Demo Mode
- Table of Contents
- Features
- Supplied Accessories
- Commander Touch Connections
- Install the Commander Touch Display Controller
- Install the Commander Touch Tuner Module
- Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Route the Antenna Cable
- Install the Wiring
- Subscribe
- Update the Commander Touch Software
- Using Commander Touch
- Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
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Commander Touch User Guide
Step 3: Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Route the Antenna Cable
Proper placement of the Magnetic Mount Antenna is very important. Consult a professional installer if
you are uncomfortable with installing the antenna yourself. More detailed installation instructions and
illustrations can be found at siriusxm.com/installation and clicking on the XM Vehicle Installation link.
~Place the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle on a
horizontal surface that always faces the sky. The antenna contains a strong
magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not
damage the vehicle.
~Avoid placing the antenna near obstacles that could block a clear view of
the sky (such as roof racks, other antennas like AM/FM, cellular, and GPS),
preventing the satellite signal from reaching the antenna.
~Consult a professional installer to find an alternate antenna mounting location if your vehicle
roof is made from a non-magnetic material such as aluminum, fiberglass, or carbon fibre, or you
have difficulty finding a location for your antenna.
~Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using a alcohol preparation pad and let it
dry thoroughly.
Select the Best Location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna
For most vehicles the best location is on the roof, centered above the rear window
or front windshield.
~Sedan or Coupe: Recommended mounting location is above the rear window
or front windshield
~Pickup or SUV: Recommended mounting location is above the front
windshield
~Convertible: Recommended mounting location is above the front windshield,
or alternately on the trunk lid, on the front hood, or on top of the front fender.
CAUTION! Don’t mount
the antenna inside the
vehicle, for example, on
the dashboard.
CAUTION! Don’t mount
the antenna on any of
the vehicle’s front, back
or side pillars.
CAUTION! Don’t mount
the antenna close to a
roof rack. Adjust the rack
so it’s further away from
the antenna or move the
antenna closer to the
center of the roof.
Introduction