Audio System - XM Activation Confirmation
L-SB-0083-11August 29, 2011
XM Activation Confirmation During PDS
Service Category
General
Section
Pre-Delivery Service
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
2012 model year LS 460 vehicles equipped with a Navigation System are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic Services including a 90 day free customer trial for each. As part of the PDS process ensure that the XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic Services are activated and ready for use.
Warranty Information
Confirmation Procedure
1. With the vehicle in clear line of sight to the sky power ON the radio. (The vehicle does NOT have to be running but the radio must be powered ON.)
2. Press the "AM/SAT" button to switch the band to "SAT1". Are XM channels 7, 9, 152, and 175 displayed and audible?
3. Press "MAP" to bring up the navigation map screen. Ensure that the map screen is zoomed in to AT LEAST the 8mi scale. Is the XM logo visible on the map screen? (XM logo color is not important.)
Activation Procedure
1. Ensure the vehicle has a clear line of sight to the sky.
2. Press the "AM/SAT" button to switch the band to "SAT1" and turn to channel "0 (zero)".
3. Write down the 8-digit radio ID.
Please check the radio ID code carefully. The letters "I", "o", "S", or "F" are NOT used in the radio ID.
4. Log on to http://oemrefresh.xmradio.com and follow the activation instructions OR call 1-800-TLC-XMXM (1-800-852-9696) and follow the voice activated prompts for dealer demo activation.
The activation signal is sent to the vehicle immediately and will continue to be sent for up to 2 hours. The radio may need to remain ON for up to 30 minutes to receive the XM activation signal.
5. After 30 minutes, return to the "Confirmation Procedure" in this TSIB to ensure activation is complete and repeat steps 1 - 4 above, if necessary.