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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: The Digital Radio Receiver Setup option does not contain a submenu. Digital Radio Receiver Setup will configure the following systems:

   • DTCs
   • Class 2 radio messages

For the Digital Radio Receiver, complete the following procedure with the key in the ON position, use a scan tool in order to properly set up communication:

  1. At the Main Menu screen, select Diagnostics.
  2. At the Vehicle Identification screen, select the following options:
  3. 2.1. Model Year
    2.2. Vehicle Line
  4. At the System Selection Menu screen, select Body.
  5. At the Vehicle Identification screen, select the following:
  6. 4.1. Platform Type
    4.2. Body Type
  7. At the Body screen, select Digital Radio Receiver.
  8. Select Special Functions.
  9. At the Special Functions screen, select DRR Setup.

XM Activation

    Important: After replacement of an XM Radio receiver, call XM Radio to deactivate the receiver that has been removed from the vehicle and activate the new XM Radio receiver.

    The vehicle must be parked in view of a satellite within 24 hours after an activation call.

  1. Turn the radio on, tune to the XM channel 0, and record the Radio ID.
  2. The Radio ID will be needed for activation of the new receiver.

  3. Call XM Radio at 1-800-556-3600 to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
  4. Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
  5. Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC (accessory) position and the radio on for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
  6. Once activated the radio will receive the remaining XM Radio channels.