Sirius XM RAdio ILX Guide

SiriusXM Radio User’s Information Manual
ILX
BAM14305-01

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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................... 3
Operating the SiriusXM Radio .............................................................................. 4
SiriusXM Radio Display Messages....................................................................... 7
Receiving SiriusXM Radio Service ....................................................................... 9

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Thank you for purchasing this Acura accessory.
Please read this manual carefully before using the SiriusXM Radio. Keep it in the glove box for future
reference.
This product is designed to be used exclusively on an Acura ILX. Acura is not responsible if the product is
used for anything other than its intended purpose.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. It should remain with the vehicle at all
times and stay with the vehicle when sold.
Introduction

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Operating the SiriusXM Radio
Your audio system is capable of receiving SiriusXM
Radio service anywhere in the United States except
Hawaii and Alaska.
SiriusXM®is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio Inc.
SiriusXM Radio relies on satellite signals to produce
clear, high-quality digital reception. It offers over
200 channels in a variety of categories. SiriusXM
Radio also allows you to view channel and category
selections in the display.
POWER
BUTTON/
VOLUME
KNOB
SKIP
BUTTON
AUX
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
SELECTOR
KNOB
SKIP
BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
PRESET
BUTTONS
SETUP
BUTTON
FOLDER
BUTTON
FOLDER
BUTTON

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To listen to SiriusXM Radio, turn the ignition switch
to ACC (I) or ON (II). Push the power button to turn
on the audio system, and press the AUX button.
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. The
last channel you listened to will show in the display.
MODE - To switch between channel mode and
category mode:
In channel mode, you can select from all of the
available channels. In category mode, you can
select from all channels within a specific category
(such as jazz, rock, or classical).
Press the SETUP button, rotate the selector1.
knob to select XM Mode, then press the knob.
Rotate the selector knob to select2. Channel
Mode or Category Mode, then press the knob.
On the display, you will see the selected channel
number, channel name, category, artist name, and
music title.
Operating the SiriusXM Radio
You may experience periods when SiriusXM Radio
does not transmit the artist’s name and song title
information.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Push the or
SKIP button ( : channel up / : channel
down) to select a channel. In the category mode,
you can select channels only within that category.
You can also select a channel from the list by using
the selector knob. Press the selector knob to switch
the display to the list, then rotate the knob to select
a channel. Press the selector knob to set your
selection.
CATEGORY UP/DOWN - To select a category,
press either side of the / FOLDER button ( :
category up / : category down).

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Operating the SiriusXM Radio
SCAN - The scan function gives you a sampling
of all channels while in the channel mode. In the
category mode, only the channels within that
category are scanned. To activate scan, press the
SCAN button. The system plays each channel for
a few seconds, then selects the next channel in
numerical order. When you hear a channel you want
to continue listening to, press the button again.
Preset - You can store 12 preset channels: six for
XM1 and six for XM2.
To store a channel, follow these steps:
Press the AUX button. Either XM1 or XM2 will1.
show in the display.
Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune to a2.
desired channel.
In category mode, you can tune only to channels
within that category. In channel mode, you can tune
to all channels.
Pick a preset number you want for that channel.3.
Press and hold that side of the button until you
hear a beep.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six4.
channels.
Press the AUX button again. Repeat steps 25.
and 3 to store the next six channels.
Once a channel is stored, press and release the
proper side of the preset button to tune to it.

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SiriusXM Radio Display Messages
Loading... - SiriusXM Radio is loading audio or
program information.
Channel Off Air - The channel is not currently
broadcasting.
Channel Not Authorized - The encryption
code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
No Signal - The signal is too weak in the current
location.
Channel Not Available - The channel does not
exist, the channel is not part of your subscription, or
the artist or title information is not available.
Check Antenna - There is a problem with the
SiriusXM Radio antenna. Contact a dealer.
The SiriusXM Radio satellites are in orbit over the
equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may
cause interruptions to the satellite reception. To help
compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are
placed in major metropolitan areas.
The farther north you travel from the equator, the
more likely it is that the satellite signals will be
blocked by tall buildings and mountains. Carrying
large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.
Signal may be blocked
by mountains or large
obstacles to the south.
Signal is weaker
in these areas.
SATELLITE
GROUND
REPEATER

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Depending on where you drive, you may experience
reception problems. Interference can be caused by
any of these conditions:
Driving on the north side of a mountain.•
Driving on the north side of a large commercial•
truck on an east-west road.
Driving through tunnels.•
Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep•
cliff, or hill to the south of you.
Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road.•
Driving on the north side of a dense growth of•
trees that are taller than 50 ft. (15 m).
Large items carried on a roof rack.•
There may be other geographic situations that could
affect SiriusXM Radio reception.
Federal communications commission (FCC) statement:
Changes or modifications to the XM equipment not
expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
SiriusXM Radio Display Messages

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Receiving SiriusXM Radio Service
If your SiriusXM Radio service has expired or if you
purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you
can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available
on SiriusXM Radio. With the ignition switch in ACC
(I) or ON (II), push the power button to turn on the
audio system, and press the AUX button. A variety
of music types and styles will play.
To subscribe to SiriusXM Radio, contact SiriusXM
Radio at www.siriusxm.com or 800-967-2346. You
will need to give them your radio ID number and
your credit card number. To get the radio ID number,
press or SKIP button to select channel 0,
or select channel 0 from the list. The ID will appear
in the display.
After you’ve registered with SiriusXM Radio, keep
your audio system on, and in the XM mode while
the service is activated. This should take about 30
minutes.
During activation, make sure your vehicle remains in
an open area with good reception. Once the service
is activated, you’ll be able to listen to SiriusXM Radio
broadcasts. SiriusXM Radio will continue to send
an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12
hours after the activation request. If the service has
not been activated after 36 hours, contact SiriusXM
Radio.

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