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Digital Radio Receiver Setup



Digital Radio Receiver Setup

Receiver Setup

Important: The digital radio receiver setup option does not contain a submenu. Digital radio receiver setup will configure the following systems:

* DTCs

* GMLAN and class 2 radio messages


To setup the digital radio receiver, complete the setup procedure under the Special Functions menu of the scan tool, then cycle ignition.

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

XM Activation

1. Turn the radio ON, tune to the XM channel 0, and record the radio ID. The radio ID will be needed for activation of the receiver.
2. From the USA, Call XM radio at 1-800-556-3600 to activate the receiver. From Canada, call 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 for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
5. Once activated, the radio will receive the remaining XM channels.