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Canada - Audio System - XM(R) Activation Confirmation





L-TCI-3238

October 5, 2012

XM(R) ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION DURING PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
Canada





APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

2013 model year LS460 vehicles equipped with a Navigation System are also 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. 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" and turn to channel 0 (zero)".





3. Write down the 8-digit radio ID.

4. Log on to https://refresh.xmradio.ca and follow the activation instructions OR call 1-877-438-9677 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 vehicle 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 TSB to ensure activation is complete and repeat steps 1 - 4 above, if necessary.

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