A. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry
horizontal surface that will always face the sky.
B. The best location is on the roof above the front windshield, centered between
the left and right sides.
C. Install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward, if mounting on an
edge.
TIP:
Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean
the surface.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the setting options described in this
Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle is parked in a safe location.
What’s in the Box?
Snap Radio
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Antenna Alcohol
Preparation Pad
Aux In Cable
1
2
3
4
5
Cable
Routing Adapter
Alcohol
Prep Pad
1
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
2
Route the Antenna Cable
3
Find a Location for Snap and Mount It
Sedans and Coupes
Pickups and SUVs
Convertibles*
* If the antenna can not
be placed above the
windshield, place it on
vehicle hood.
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.
C. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable
inside it to the bottom of the door opening. Replace the
weather stripping.
D. Pull the cable out and route it toward the power adapter
or cigarette lighter socket location.
E. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the
ANTENNA connector on the Base of Snap.
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.
Place Antenna
Closer to A-Pillar
if Cable Doesn’t Reach
Center of Roof
Power Adapter or
Cigarette Lighter
Socket Location
ANTENNA
AUDIO
FM
Antenna
Connector
Base
Antenna
Plug
Flexible
Stalk
4
Initiate the Courtesy Period
A. Power on your Snap by pressing the Power button. Ensure the
vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
B. When prompted, press the number button 1, then 2, then 3. The
Courtesy Period Begun message will verify that the Courtesy Period
has begun.
C. You will be notified about the length of the Courtesy Period and
prompted to set up the audio connection. Snap will then tune to
channel 1.
TIP:
At this point, you should have access to all the channels in a few
minutes. However, leave Snap tuned to channel 1 until you have set up the
audio connection.
NOTE:
If Acquiring Signal or Chk Antenna Connection is displayed, verify
that you have mounted and connected the antenna. Refer to “Mount the
Magnetic Mount Antenna” on page 14, or to “Troubleshooting” on page 42 of
the User Guide for additional help.
MENU FM
5
Connect the Audio
Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. Refer to “Connect the Audio” on page
23 of the User Guide for details including other connection options.
Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable, if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input jack.
A. Plug one end of the cable into the AUDIO connector on Snap and the other end into the auxiliary
input jack on the vehicle’s stereo system.
B. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system and set it to play from the auxiliary input source.
C. You should now hear the XM channel 1. The installation is complete.
TIP!
Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the
vehicle dealer.
AUDIO
FM
Audio
Connector
Aux In Cable
Aux In
continued on other side...
A. Mount Snap by plugging the Base into the power adapter or cigarette lighter socket.
B. Grasp the rear of Snap’s Base and gently push in, while at the same time rotating the Base
slightly to the right and then to the left. Do not push it in by holding the Radio Control Unit or
Flexible Stalk.
TIP:
Choose a socket 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 Snap easily accessible for
operation.
Power Adapter or
Cigarette Lighter
Socket
1
2
3
4
5
Rock
Underground
25
Press 1,2,3
To Begin
Courtesy
Period Begun
1
2
3
4
5
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