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Receiving XM Signals

If your aera came with a GXM 40 

antenna, you can access XM WX weather 

information. You must have purchased and 

activated an XM subscription, and your aera 

must be connected to a GXM 40 antenna and 

be receiving XM satellite signals to receive 

weather information. XM is not available 

on all aera models. See 

which models are XM compatible.
NOTE: XM is only available in North 

America.

Touch 

 > 

. The weather 

forecast for your current location appears.

Map—view current weather conditions on 

the map.
Other City—view weather information for 

another location. A list of cities appears in 

ascending order by distance.
3-Day—view an extended forecast for your 

current location.

Touch 

 > 

 > 

.

Options—select the type of weather 

conditions to show on the map.

NEXraD radar—(NEXt Generation 

Weather raDar) shows precipitation 

from very light rain and snow to strong 

thunderstorms.
Satellite Mosaic—shows cloud cover but 

not precipitation. 
Storm Cells—shows current storm cells 

and their projected paths.
Lightning—shows recent lightning 

strikes.

animate—provides a brief animation of 

current weather patterns.