Each of the following service procedures requires programming or setup procedures to be performed on the digital radio receiver.
XM™ Activation
Important: After replacement of an XM™ receiver, call XM™ radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle. The vehicle must be parked in view of a satellite within 24 hours after an activation
call.
- Radio ON, tune to the XM™ channel 0 and record the radio ID. The radio ID will be required for activation of the new receiver.
- Call XM™ radio to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
- Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
- Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position and the radio ON, tune to the XM™ channel 1 for 30 minutes to activate XM™ service.
- Once activated, the radio will receive the remaining XM™ channels.