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Before you can listen to XM content, you must activate your Xpress
R
.
1. Set up your Xpress
R
, car cradle, power adapter, and antenna (pages 11- 22). Make sure
Xpress
R
can receive the XM signal.
2. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on the package or on the back of
your Xpress
R
. Or select XM channel 0 to view the Radio ID. Record the Radio ID here for
reference:
■■■■ ■■ ■■ ■■■■■■■■
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
3. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by
calling 1 800 XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346 ). You will need a major credit card. The
website will walk you through activation, selecting a service plan, and creating an XM
account.
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation
normallytakes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep
your Xpress
R
on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your
Xpress
R
, you’re finished!