Volvo XC90: Audio, media and internet / SiriusXM® Satellite radio
The SiriusXM® Satellite system broadcasts from of a number of high elevation
satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
Listening to satellite radio
The digital signals from the satellites are lineof- sight, which means that physical
obstructions such as bridges, tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere with signal
reception.
Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or
in a ski box, or other antennas that may impede signals from the SiriusXM® satellites.
Selecting SiriusXM® Satellite radio mode
- From the center display's Home view, swipe from right to left to come to
App view.
![Volvo XC90. SiriusXM® Satellite radio](images/siriusxmv_satellite_radio-1890/1449/volvo_xc90_siriusxm_r_satellite_radio_1181.gif)
- Tap the SiriusXM® Satellite radio icon.
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Home view with SiriusXM® Satellite radio activated
If there is no subscription activated, tap channel 1, where you will be prompted
on the screen to phone SiriusXM®.
If a cell phone is paired and connected to the vehicle, you can also subscribe
by:
- From Home view, pull down the Settings menu.
- Open the settings menu for SiriusXM® Satellite radio.
- Tap Unsubscribed Services.
- To call SiriusXM®, enter the phone number. They will activate the subscription
of your choice. This may take several minutes.
- When the subscription has been activated, tap the SiriusXM® Satellite radio
icon to start the function and display the channel list included in your subscription.
Limitations
Main channel vs. sub-channels (FM only): The main channel is the
only channel that can receive in hybrid mode (both digital and analog)...
(Option/accessory.)
SiriusXM® Satellite radio offers several features for finding and listening
to music, news, sporting events, etc. being broadcast on satellite radio stations...
Other information:
HD Radio is deactivated when the car leaves the factory.
When listening to an HD Radio station and driving through areas with weak HD
signals (fringe areas), you may experience that the radio repeatedly switches between
analog/digital and digital/analog reception...
(Option/accessory)
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in
cold weather.
Tap the left- or right-side
steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the
controls for steering wheel and seat heating...