Digital Radio Receiver (If Equipped)

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XM satellite radio provides digital radio reception. The XM signal is broadcast from two satellites and, where necessary, terrestrial repeaters. The high power satellites allow the antenna to receive the XM signal even when foliage and other partial obstructions block the antennas view of the satellite. Terrestrial repeaters are used in dense urban areas. These repeaters will receive the satellite signal and re-broadcast them at much higher power levels in order to ensure reception in areas with densely packed tall buildings. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service.

The radio communicates with the digital radio receiver (DRR) via serial data. During XM operation the audio signals are sent over the left and right audio signal circuits from the DRR to the radio.