2008 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 135

144 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system Radio text Some stations transmit information on program content, artists, etc. This information can be shown on the display. Activate/deactivate in FM mode under Radio text. 145 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system Sirius satellite radio (option) Listening to satellite radio The Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous orbit. NOTE The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-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 SIRIUS satellites. Selecting Sirius radio mode 1. Press Power to switch on the audio system (see pages 139 and 143 for information on the standard audio and radio functions). 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until Sirius 1 or 2 is displayed. Activating Sirius radio 1. Tune to a satellite channel that has no audio, which means that the channel is unsubscribed and the text "Call 888539- SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE" is displayed (see also "Selecting a channel"). 2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). 3. When asked for the Sirius ID number press AUTO to display this number. It is also possible to retrieve the Sirius ID from the menu. 4. UPDATING SUBSCRIPTION will be displayed while the subscription is being updated, after which the display will return to the normal view. SIRIUS ID The SIRIUS ID is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center. It is used to activate your account and when making any account transactions. The SIRIUS ID is sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Number (ESN). Selecting a channel category 1. Select Sirius radio mode as described above. 2. Press ENTER .