Digital Radio Receiver Programming and Setup

Digital Radio Receiver Programming and Setup

Each of the following service procedures requires programming or setup procedures to be performed on the digital radio receiver.

XM(TM) Activation

Important: After replacement of an XM(TM) receiver, call XM(TM) 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.


1. Radio ON, tune to the XM(TM) channel 0 and record the radio ID. The radio ID will be required for activation of the new receiver.
2. Call XM(TM) radio to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.

* US: 1-800-556-3600
* Canada: 1-877-438-9677

3. Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
4. Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position and the radio ON, tune to the XM(TM) channel 1 for 30 minutes to activate XM(TM) service.
5. Once activated, the radio will receive the remaining XM(TM) channels.