Subaru Outback Manuals 2014 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 452

5-16 Audio/Satellite radio operation than 6 stations, the available stations are stored from preset 1 in order by frequency and the unused preset buttons are not registered to a station. . For type B audio, the previously registered station memories of the unused preset buttons are cleared. . For type A audio, the previously registered station memories of the unused preset buttons are not cleared. . If no stations can be received, the previously stored stations are not replaced. . After pressing the Auto-store button, if more than 1 station is stored, the radio receives the station stored in preset 1. . After pressing the Auto-store button, if no stations are stored, the radio receives the band and station that the radio received before pressing the button. Satellite radio operation (if equipped) To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to install the SUBARU genuine satellite receiver for some models, and to enter into a contract with a satellite radio network service such as “Sirius XMTM satellite radio” (for U.S.A. only). For details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. & Sirius XMTM Satellite Radio Activation (for U.S.A. only) Models with Sirius XMTM are eligible for a 3-month complimentary subscription to the Sirius XMTM Satellite Radio service. ! Activation process If you would like to activate your Satellite Radio online, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com/activationhelp and follow the step-by-step instructions for easy activation. & Satellite radio reception Satellite radio signals are best received in areas with a clear view of the open sky. In areas where there are tall buildings, trees, tunnels or other structures that may obstruct the signal of the satellites, there may be signal interruptions. Other circum- stances that may result in signal loss include driving near a wall, steep cliff, hill or driving on the lower level of a multitiered road or inside of a parking garage. To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have installed groundbased repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still experience reception problems in some areas. ! Sirius XMTM satellite radio reception tips (for U.S.A. only — if equipped) The Sirius XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the necessary signals from two specially designated satellites that are in a geostationary orbit over the equator. One satellite covers the east coast and the other covers the west coast. Both of them direct their signals north. These signals are then relayed throughout the radio reception area by a network of ground repeater stations. The satellite radio signals are transmitted as “line of sight” signals. The line of sight signals can be blocked by objects such as buildings, but the network of repeater stations allows signal coverage within urban areas such as cities. You may experience problems in receiving Sirius XMTM satellite radio signals in the following situations.