Honda 2009 Element Owner's Manual page 121

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Signal may be blocked
by mountains or large
obstacles to the south.
SATELLITE
Playing the XM
Signal weaker in
these areas.
GROUND REPEATER
2009 Element
Radio (Models without navigation system)
®
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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