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Using SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio offers several features for finding and listening to music, news, sporting events, etc. broadcast on satellite radio stations.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Features

Volvo XC90. Using SiriusXM® Satellite radio

With SiriusXM® Satellite Radio activated, tap Library to display a screen offering the following functions:

  • Search (the magnifying glass icon)
  • Channels
  • Favorites
  • Categories

If you have used this view previously, you will be returned to the most recently used one.

Search

Tap the magnifying glass to display a screen where you can enter text using the center display's keyboard or by writing in the free-text field to search for e.g., a station number, an artist, song title, etc.

Channels

Tap to display the full list of channels included in your subscription. Tap a channel name to listen. If a subscription to a channel has expired, its name will be grayed out on the screen.

For quick access to a channel that you often listen to, tap the star to the right of the channel's name. It will then be added to your favorites list.

Favorites

Tap to display the channels that you have added to this list. Tap a channel name to listen.

Categories/Genres

Tap to display available categories. Tap a category or genre name to display the channels it contains, then tap a channel to listen.

If you have activated alerts (see the “Alerts” section below) and an alert is activated for an artist, song or team, temporary virtual categories will also be created and displayed. The channels currently broadcasting the song, artist or broadcasting a program with the selected team will be listed in a virtual category.

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

On the center display's Home view, tap EPG for information about, e.g., when a program is being broadcast and its name, description, artist, etc. If no information is currently available, No Information will be displayed.

Alerts

If this feature has been selected under SiriusXM Settings, the Alerts button will be displayed on the Home view.

To add, e.g., an artist name, song title or sports team to the alerts list:

  1. Tune to a channel that broadcasts the song, game, etc. of your choice.
  2. Tap the Alerts button.
  3. A pop-up window will be displayed showing a list of alerts (nothing will be displayed if the selected channel does not support the alert function).
  4. Select one of the alternatives in the list (only one can be selected at a time).
  5. The song/artist/team will now be added to the list of alerts. Favorite sports teams can also be added to the list using “Game Alert” in the SiriusXM satellite radio settings.
    • When your choice is being broadcast on a channel, you will be informed by a pop-up.

iTunes Taging

From the center display's Top view, tap SiriusXM Settings. Tap the iTunes Tagging menu. Tap the iTunes Tagging box to activate/deactivate this function and tap Close to return to the Home view. Tap Tag List to display a list of all tagged songs.

If the function is activated, the iTunes Tag button will be displayed in Home view. If a song is played that you would like to buy in the iTunes store, tap this button while the song is playing to tag it. If a song with iTunes Taging information is available, the button will be selectable. Tap the button to tag the song. If you would like to buy a tagged song via iTunes, Tap the iTunes tag button.

To buy a song in iTunes, begin by connecting an iPhone/iPod/iPad to the USB port in the tunnel console. The iTunes tagging list will automatically be transferred to the device and removed from the list in the vehicle. If the device is connected when a song is tagged, the data will automatically be saved in the device. To purchase the song, consult the iTunes support page.

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