Satellite Radio, Activating

Satellite Radio, Activating

When using for first time or when replacing Satellite Radio (R146) tuner, it must be enabled (activated) by the provider (XM or Sirius).

The subscription and application for activation can coincide with submission of all necessary data (US postal address, credit card number, radio ID (XM) or SID (Sirius)) to the provider's call center.

Only SIRIUS:

SIRIUS sends the activation sequence 6 times within the first hour after apply for the activation. If no successful activation results, another activation sequence must be requested at the SIRIUS call center.

Requirements

• Customer has subscribed to XM or Sirius

• Satellite Radio (R146) is installed and connected

• Radio (R) is adapted/coded accordingly

• Ignition switched on

Procedure

- Switch Radio (R) on and selection Satellite Radio (R146) reception area.

- Attempt to receive "free" channels in XM- (e.g. channel 1) or Sirius-band (only channel 184).

- Change location if necessary.

If "free" channels can be received clearly, the activation information sent by the provider (XM or Sirius) can also be received clearly.

A poor reception situation can prevent a successful activation even though activation information is being broadcast. In this case, vehicle location must be changed (an activation is also possible while vehicle is moving). There are e.g. workshops, garages, parking buildings, underground garages, fuel filling stations with extensive roofs and all other parking areas with signal shadows must be avoided.

In built-up areas with terrestrial radio system coverage and in inner-cities, it is possible to activate using a repeater instead of the satellite.