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Warning: This manual and the SKYFi2Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide containimportant safety and operating information.Please read and follow the instructions inthese manuals. Failure to do so could resultin personal injury, death, and/or damage toyour SKYFi2 Receiver, accessories, and/or toyour vehicle or other property.

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause

harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

The Delphi XM® SKYFi2™ Satellite RadioReceiver incorporates an FM transmitterand is therefore classified as an intentionaltransmitter. Changes or modifications tothe unit not expressly approved by Delphican void your authority to operate thisequipment.

Important: The FCC and FAA have notcertified the Delphi XM SKYFi2 SatelliteRadio Receiver for use in any aircraft(neither portable nor permanent instal-lation). Therefore, Delphi cannot supportthis type of application or installation.

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Cassette audio adaptor

Vehicle swivel mountSKYFi2 Cradle Vent mount

12V power adaptor

XM Vehicle Antenna

Figure 1. SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit components.

Your kit also includes:

• Extra adhesive pad

• Surface preparation cleaning kit

• Alcohol prep pad

• Cable wrap

• Adhesive-backed Velcro® pads

SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit (SA10102) SetupYour Delphi XM SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit contains the following components:

Nokia®-style buttonmount converter

3Hooking up Your SKYFi2 Receiver Cradle

Figure 2. Connect accessories to your SKYFi2 Cradle as shown.

Caution: Connect only appropriate input devices to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit. Connecting anyincorrect input devices may damage the system and/or the external electronic device. It is recommendedthat you use only the 12V to 6V conversion poweradaptor that came with your SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit.

Cassette Adaptor:

Direct Connect:

FM Modulator:

Audio Quality Good Better Best4 The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit

offers you many ways of connectingyour SKYFi2 to your vehicle’s radio.All options provide excellent soundquality and stereo separation.Review and consider your ownunique situation when choosingfrom the three options.

Cassette AdaptorFor vehicles with a built-in cassetteplayer. Due to its superior audio quality,this configuration is recommendedover the wired or wireless FM modulator configurations if a cassette slot is available in the vehicle.

Direct ConnectThe Delphi FM Direct Adaptor(SA10112) (sold separately) can provideaudio input through the vehicle’santenna lead. (Some vehicles mayrequire special antenna lead adaptors.)

Wireless FM ModulatorFor the ultimate ease of installation,SKYFi2 has a built-in wireless FMmodulator that allows you to hear XMprogramming on any nearby FMradio. This FM modulator is turned onwhenever the cassette adaptor or anyother audio cable is unplugged fromthe SKYFi2 Cradle. See the SKYFi2Satellite Radio Receiver User Guidefor more details.

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6 Note: If using the wireless FM modulator orthe Delphi FM Direct Adaptor, set the SKYFi2Receiver and the FM radio to the same frequency. See the SKYFi2 User Guide sectionon “Listening to XM Using Any FM Radio.”

SKYFi2 InstallationBecause every vehicle is different,these instructions are provided as ageneral guideline only. If you needhelp, consult a professional installer.1. Decide which method (cassette

adaptor, wireless FM modulator, ordirect connect) is most appropriate for your vehicle and where you live.

2. Verify the system is working bycompleting a test. Before installingthe system, connect the XM Antenna,12V power adaptor, and audioconnector or cassette adaptor (ifused) to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptorcradle with the SKYFi2 Receiver

inserted. Plug the 12V power adap-tor into the cigarette lighter andplace the XM Antenna on the roofof your vehicle. Make sure you areoutdoors and not surrounded bytall buildings or trees. Turn onboth your vehicle’s radio andSKYFi2 Receiver. Tune the SKYFi2Receiver to XM channel 1. Youshould be able to hear the XMPreview channel. If not, check allconnections.

Warning: Do not install the mount where itor SKYFi2 could block your vision or usage ofcontrols, or interfere with any safety devicessuch as airbags. Failure to correctly placeSKYFi2 could result in injury to you or others ifthe unit becomes detached during an accidentand/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

73. Turn off the radio and SKYFi2Receiver. Disconnect all cables.

4. Find a place where you can mountyour SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptorwhere it is most convenient foryou to use. It should be mountedto a hard, flat surface if possible orto a horizontal in-dash air vent. Becertain the air vent is rigid enoughto hold the weight of both theSKYFi2 Receiver and the SKYFi2Vehicle Adaptor Kit.

b. Vent mount: Assemble themount (if not assembled) byinserting the two clips into themain piece. Clip the assemblyonto the vent, and then posi-tion the pivoting kickstand atthe bottom. The orientation ofthe clips must match eachother and may need to berotated in one of two possibleorientations depending on thedesign of the air vent beingused. Be careful wheninstalling and removing thevent mount clips to preventdamaging the vent fins.

5. The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kithas three mounting options: flatmount, vent mount, or swivelmount. a. Flat mount: Use the included

Velcro pads or extra adhesivepad, attaching them to the backof the SKYFi2 vehicle cradleand then to a flat surface inyour vehicle. Do not install themount on a leather surface.

8 c. Swivel mount: This mount allowsyou to adjust the angle of yourSKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor after itis installed. This mount uses astrong adhesive that is not eas-ily repositioned when installed,so use care when choosing thelocation of and placing themount. Do not install this mounton a leather surface. Install themount only if the temperatureis at least 60°F.– Clean the mounting surface

with the enclosed surfacepreparation cleaning kit.Wipe the towelette in onedirection only. Do not wipethe surface in a circular

adhesive pad and adhere tothe vehicle’s surface. Makesure you accurately place thepad on the first try since inmany cases it will bondalmost immediately. For bestresults, do not touch or applypressure to the vehicle mountfor 72 hours.

motion or back and forth. Drythe area with a clean, drycloth. Repeat the cleaningprocess. Allow to air drythoroughly.

– Clean the same surface withthe enclosed alcohol preppad. Wipe in one directiononly. Dry the area with aclean, dry cloth. Allow to airdry thoroughly.

– Warm the vehicle mountadhesive pad by using a hairdryer or by placing the vehiclemount on top of the vehicle’sdefrost outlet for several minutes with the heater on.Remove the liner from the

96. Clip the SKYFi2 vehicle cradle onto the vent or swivel mount (figures 3 and 4).

7. Reassemble the system as in step 2. 8. Attach the antenna as explained on

page 11 and route the antennacable as described on page 13.

Figure 3. Vent mount.

To vehicledashboard

Figure 4. Attach vehicle mount to back ofSKYFi2 as shown.

10 Removing swivel mount from your dashboardYou can remove the swivel mountfrom your dashboard by followingthese steps:1. Lift one edge of the adhesive pad

gently with fingers or the roundededge of a spoon. Once enough ofthe edge is loosened to grip withyour fingers, pull the pad gentlyfrom the mounting surface at a 90-degree angle. Do not use sharp tools that could damage the vehicle’s interior.

2. If the pad fails to loosen, warm itwith a hair dryer for 2 to 3 minutesto soften the adhesive. Be carefulnot to apply too much heat, whichcould damage the mounting surface. Repeat step 1.

3. If any adhesive remains on thedashboard surface, the adhesivecan easily be removed by rubbingyour thumb or finger across it.

4. As necessary, use a mild householdcleaner to clean the dashboardsurface.

Caution: Never use a commercial heat gun ora paint-stripping gun. This can damage theunit or your vehicle.

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Middle

Front

RearImportant: Do not install antenna inside the vehicle passenger compartment. An antennamounted on the dashboard or on the rear windowdeck area of the vehicle will likely experience signalinterruption issues and must be avoided. Mountingthe antenna on a nonmetallic surface will alsoresult in severe degradation in reception.

XM Antenna SetupFor best reception, follow these recommendations:• Mount the XM Antenna on the metal

surface of the vehicle roof in the centerof an area with at least 12" x 12" ofsurface area and a minimum of 6"from a window or sunroof. Figure 5 shows three typical mountinglocations. Due to the small size ofthis antenna, there are many possiblelocations for installation dependingon the vehicle. Improper positioningof the antenna could cause briefinterruptions in the signal reception.

Figure 5. The design flexibility of your XM Antennaallows mounting on many types of vehicles. Trunkmounting of the antenna is an alternative only forhard- or soft-top convertibles with nonmetallic roof-tops. All other vehicles should have roof mounting.

Warning: Failure to properly install theantenna may result in injury to you or others if itbecomes detached during an accident.

12 If an appropriate antenna mountinglocation cannot be identified, contactyour local retailer installation depart-ment for additional guidance.

• If you use the wireless FM modulator,place the antenna as close to thevehicle’s FM antenna as possible.Note that the FM antenna may beembedded in the windshield or rearwindow.

A suitable compromise betweeninstallation location and receptionquality must be assumed by the user.

• If the vehicle has roof racks or skidribs, you may mount the antennaoff-center.

• If the vehicle is a hard- or soft-topconvertible, then the antenna canbe mounted on the metal trunk lidat least 4" from the rear window.Ensure that the antenna does notinterfere with the opening or closingof the convertible top and that thecable is free to move and not proneto wear. Where exposed to wind, itis best to route the cable parallel tothe airflow.

Routing the CableFigure 6 illustrates a typical method ofrouting the antenna cable.• Avoid kinking, crimping, twisting, or

chafing the cable. If the cable comesinto contact with a rough metal open-ing, use a rubber grommet to preventdamage.

• For antennas mounted at the front ormiddle of the roof, route the cablealong the door jamb and into the vehi-cle. (See figure 6.) In some vehicles,you may route the cable through thesame grommet that carries powerwindow and power lock wires.

13Front or Middle Mounting Option

Figure 6. Route XM Antenna throughwindshield as shown.

Figure 7. Route XM Antenna wiring as shown.

Rear Mounting Option14 If the antenna cable does not fit easi-ly through the grommet, do not try toforce it through; instead, route thecable under the weather seal near thebottom of the door.

• For antennas mounted at the rear ofthe roof, route the cable into thetrunk as shown in figure 7. Alwaysuse the weather seal at the lowestpart of the trunk to reduce waterleaks.

• Use pre-existing wiring channelswhen possible.

Audio cable

XM High-gainIndoor/Outdoor Home Antennawith 25 ft. cable

6V AC poweradaptor

SKYFi2 Home Stand

Figure 8. SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit components.

SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit (SA10103) SetupYour Delphi XM SKYFi2 Home Kit contains the following components:

Hooking up Your SKYFi2 Receiver Home StandNote: See SKYFi2 User Guide for importantuser information.

Caution: Connect only the appropriate inputdevices to the SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit jacks.Connecting any incorrect input device maydamage the system and/or the external elec-tronic device. It is recommended that you useonly the AC power adaptor that came withyour SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit. If you need touse a different adaptor, it must be a 6V, 1000mA DC adaptor and must contain a unifiedpolarity-type jack, identified by thesymbol.

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Installation instructions: 1. Turn off both your SKYFi2

Receiver and home stereo.2. Connect cables as illustrated in

figure 9.3. Position the XM Antenna so that it

is facing south. Ideally, it shouldpoint through a window.

4. Turn on your SKYFi2 Receiver andthe stereo. Tune to XM channel 1.You should be able to hear the XMPreview channel. If not, check allconnections.

Note: The Delphi SA10006 AntennaExtension Cable (sold separately) isdesigned to work with the SKYFi2 HomeAdaptor Kit and provides an additional 50feet of cable length to the standard XMHome Antenna.

Figure 9. Connect the SKYFi2 Home Stand to power, antenna, and home stereo as shown.

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Aiming the XM Home AntennaFor best reception, aim the homeantenna by following these instructions:1. Press the “menu” button on the

SKYFi2 Receiver.2. Use the scroll wheel to select the

“Antenna Aiming” option. Pressthe “XM” button to confirm selection.

3. This display will remain on untilyou press the “menu” buttonagain, so you have plenty of timeto aim the antenna. Slowly turnand tilt the antenna. The “satellite”and “terrestrial” signal bars will

change. Find the position that givesthe strongest signal strength (atleast two bars) on either “satellite”or “terrestrial.”

4. Once you are convinced you havedetermined the proper position toreceive the best possible signal,press the “menu” button to returnto normal operation.

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Figure 10. Signal strength indicator.

Delphi Limited Consumer WarrantyDelphi Product and Service Solutions(“Delphi”) warrants all Portable XMSatellite Radio Accessory Products sold byDelphi (each “Product”) to be free ofdefects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions:

The duration of Delphi’s warranty withrespect to each product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the originalconsumer purchaser.

No other express warranties are made withrespect to any Product. All implied warranties,including warranties of merchantability andfitness for a particular purpose are limitedto the warranty period set forth above. Thiswarranty is not transferable and appliesonly to the original consumer purchaser ofthe Product.

Delphi will, as its sole obligation under thiswarranty, replace or repair, at its option,any Product that does not conform to thiswarranty. Products may be repaired orreplaced with new or with refurbisheditems. This limited warranty does not coverdefects in appearance, cosmetic or decora-tive items, including any non-operativeparts. Under no circumstances will Delphibe liable for any incidental or consequentialdamages under this warranty or anyimplied warranties. These remedies are thecustomer’s exclusive remedies for breachof warranty. This limited warranty onlyextends to customers who purchase theProducts in the United States.

Delphi will not be responsible for damageresulting from any (i) deviation fromDelphi’s operating instructions as printed inDelphi’s catalog or on any packaging,labels, or other literature provided with aProduct, (ii) installation of a Product in amanner which is inconsistent with Delphi’swritten instructions, (iii) alteration or modification of a Product, (iv) misuse, (v) neglect, (vi) abuse, (vii) accident, (viii)normal wear and tear, (ix) commercial use,(x) improper storage, (xi) environmentalconditions, including excessive temperatureor humidity, (xii) service by anyone otherthan a Delphi authorized repair facility,(xiii) other improper application, installationor operation of the Product, or (xiv) defectsor malfunctions of which Delphi is notadvised within ten (10) days of the expirationof the limited warranty period.

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How you (the Customer) can get service:To obtain warranty service, you must returnthe defective Product with the originalreceipt to the original place of purchase. Iffurther clarification or additional informationis required from Delphi, you may call Delphiat: 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574). Ifwarranty service is needed at any time duringthe warranty period, the purchaser will berequired to furnish a sales receipt/proof ofpurchase indicating the date of purchase,amount paid and place of purchase.Customers who fail to provide such proofof purchase will be charged for therepair/replacement of any Product.

How state law relates to the warranty:Some states do not allow limitations on theduration of implied warranties, or theexclusion or the limitation of incidental orconsequential damages. So the above limi-tations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legalrights. You may also have other rights thatmay vary from state to state. NO PERSONIS AUTHORIZED BY DELPHI TO MODIFYOR ADD TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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