Honda Element Owner's Manual page 123

Signal may be blocked Signal weaker in
by mountains or large these areas.
obstacles to the south.
SATELLITE
Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system)
®
GROUND REPEATER
The XM satellites are in orbit over
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate for this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas.
Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you
travel from the equator. Carrying
large items on a roof rack can also
block the signal.
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