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AM/FM Reception

Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions. AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz A radio station’s signal gets weaker Features as you get farther away from its Radio stations on the AM band are transmitter. If you are listening to an assigned frequencies at least 10 AM station, you will notice the sound kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). volume becoming weaker, and the Stations on the FM band are stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare assigned frequencies at least 0.2 listening to an FM station, you will Driving very near the transmitter of megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). see the stereo indicator flickering off a station that is on a and on as the signal weakens. frequency close to the frequency of Stations must use these exact Eventually, the stereo indicator will the station you are listening to can frequencies. It is fairly common for go off and the sound will fade also affect your radio’s reception. stations to round-off the frequency in completely as you get out of range of You may temporarily hear both their advertising, so your radio could the station’s signal. stations,orhearonlythestationyou display a frequency of 100.9 even are close to. though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

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AM/FM Radio Reception

As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to signal from the station’s transmitter, receive a distant radio station one and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions. a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving. Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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Playing the XM (Optional on U.S. Models)

Optional on U.S. models Not available on Canadian models Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the AM/FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. CD/XM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

XM is a registered trademark of Features XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display. POWER/VOLUME PRESET BUTTONS MORE BUTTON KNOB

CATEGORY BAR DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)

Playing the Satellite Radio You may experience periods when any title or name. Press MORE to To listen to satellite radio, turn the XM radio does not transmit the artist view the next 6 letters. The system ignition switch to the ACCESSORY name and or the song title will return to the original display (I) or the ON (II) position. Push the information. If this happens, there is after 8 seconds. PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio nothing wrong with your system. system, and press the CD/XM This information is not available TUNE - Turn the TUNE knob left button. Adjust the volume by turning under certain situations. to go down the channels or right to the PWR/VOL knob. The last go up. In the channel mode, the channel you listened to will show in IfyoupressandholdtheDISP/ TUNE knob will tune up or down the display. MODE button for 5 seconds, it will through all the channels available change between category mode and from the XM radio. In the category DISPLAY/MODE - Each time the channel mode. The display will show mode, the TUNE knob will cycle DISP button is pressed and released, CH for the channel mode or through only the channels within the the display information changes in CATEGORY for the category mode. category you have currently selected. the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, In the channel mode, you can receive CATEGORY (SEEK/SKIP) - Use artist name, and music title. all of the available channels in all of the CATEGORY bar to select a the different categories. In category desired category, such as jazz, rock, mode, you will receive only the classical, etc. In both category mode stations within the selected category. and channel mode, pressing the category bar will change the MORE - Expands the display to category up or down. show the 6 remaining letters beyond the first 10 letters in an artist’s name or song title. The system is set up so only 16 letters can be displayed for

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)

SCAN - The scan function gives To store a channel: 3. Pick the preset button you want you a sampling of all channels while Preset - Youcanstoreupto12 for that channel. Press and hold in the channel mode. In the category preset channels using the six preset the button until you hear a beep. mode, only the channels within that buttons. Each button stores one category are scanned. To activate channel from the XM1 band and one 4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 to store scan, press the SCAN button. The channel from the XM2 band. the first six channels. system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, To store a channel: 5. Press the CD/XM button again. Features then selects the next channel. When 1. Press the CD/XM button. Either The available XM band will show. you hear a channel you want to XM1 or XM2 will show in the Store the next six channels using continue listening to, press the display. steps 2 through 3. button again. 2. Use the TUNE knob, the Once a channel is stored, simply CATEGORY bar, or the SCAN press and release the proper preset buttons to tune to a desired button to tune to it. channel. The presets will be lost if your In category mode, only channels vehicle’s battery goes dead, is within that category can be selected. disconnected, or the radio fuse is In channel mode, all channels can be removed. selected.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be Signal is weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite blocked by these areas. mountains or reception interruptions. To help large obstacles to compensate for this, ground-based the south. are placed in major metropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)

Depending on where you drive, you There may also be other geographic 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give may experience reception problems. situations that could affect satellite them your radio I.D. number and Interference can be caused by any of radio reception. your credit card number. To get your these conditions: radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE Driving on the south side of an As required by the FCC: knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. east/west mountain road. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display. approved by the party responsible for Driving on the north side of a compliance could void the user’s After you’ve registered with XM Features large commercial truck on an authority to operate the equipment. Radio, keep your audio system in the east/west road. Satellite Radio mode while you wait Receiving Satellite Radio Service for activation. This should take about Driving in tunnels. If your XM Radio service has expired, 30 minutes. or you purchased your vehicle from Driving on a road beside a vertical a previous owner, you can listen to a While waiting for activation, make wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south sampling of the broadcasts available sure your vehicle remains in an open of you. on XM Satellite Radio. With the area with good reception. Once your ignition switch in the ACCESSORY audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ Driving on the lower level of a (I) or the ON (II) position, push the or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, multi-tiered road. PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio andyou’llbeabletolistentoXM system, and press the CD/XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will Driving on a single lane road button. A variety of music types and continue to send an activation signal alongside dense trees taller than styles will play. to your vehicle for at least 12 hours 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. from the activation request. If the If you decide to purchase XM service has not been activated after satellite radio service, contact XM 36 hours, contact XM Radio. Radio atwww.xmradio.com , or at

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