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SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Weather

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This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides weather-related information near the vehicle, at a local ski resort, etc.

From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to display weather information:

  • Tap the Weather button to display this screen.

The following categories are displayed at the top of the screen:

  • Search (magnifying glass icon)
  • Local
  • Ski Conditions
  • Regions
  • Favorites

Tap the category of your choice.

Search

Tap the magnifying glass icon. If the function is supported in the current context, a keyboard will appear on the screen. Enter the text of your choice and tap Search for detailed information from the SiriusXM Travel Link database.

Local1

Information from the closest weather station will be displayed and the following alternatives are available:

  • Map View
  • Today
  • 5 Day

Map View

Tap the map to display it in full-screen mode. Tap Back to return to the original map view.

Tap Map options to display the following alternatives.

  • Weather Radar
  • Storm Attributes
  • Surface Features
  • Tropical Storm Tracks
  • Wind Buffeting

Tap the relevant box to the right of the option to select/deselect it. Tap Done to confirm and return to the previous screen or Cancel.

Today

Tap to view the current temperature or the temperature for the next 3/6 hours.

Tap Back to return to the Local screen or Close to return to the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen.

5 Day

Tap to view weather information for the next 5 days.

Tap Back to return to the Local screen or Close to return to the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen.

Ski Conditions

Tap to display a list of ski areas near the vehicle. Tap a name in the list for information such as whether the ski area is open/closed, temperature, wind conditions, snow conditions, the number of lifts in operation, etc.

  • Weather Locations
  • Ski Locations

Tap View on Map to display the weather map and legend.

Tap Map Options to display the following alternatives.

  • Weather Radar
  • Storm Attributes
  • Surface Features
  • Tropical Storm Tracks
  • Wind

Tap the relevant box to the right of the option to select/deselect it. Tap Done to confirm and return to the previous screen or Cancel.

Regions

Tap Regions to display a list of areas/locations in states from the SiriusXM Travel Link database.

Scroll to the state and tap to display:

  • Weather Locations: tap the arrow to the right to display a list of towns. Scroll to the desired town and tap for detailed weather information. You can choose Map View, Today, 5 Day or Favorites (star).
  • Ski Locations: tap the arrow at the right to display local ski areas. Tap an area for detailed information.

For information on storing a location, state, city, etc. as a favorite, see the heading "Favorites" in the article "SiriusXM Travel Link."

1 This is the weather default unless another alternative has been selected.

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