Extra features
Factory satellite radio control:
• If your vehicle came equipped with factory satellite radio, the BX-GM4 can
retain this feature.
• Change the source of the radio to AUX-IN; the satellite radio will start playing.
• The optional AX-LCD (sold separately) will now display your satellite radio
information.
• Listed below are the functions of the AX-LCD buttons while using satellite radio:
Arrow up—Channel up.
Arrow down—Channel down.
Enter—Selects current item on the screen.
Return/ESC—Exits to the previous screen.
Steering wheel audio control
extra settings
L.E.D. Feedback
The (15) red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the BX-GM4 believes it is
connected to. Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example,
if you are installing a JVC radio, the BX-GM4 will flash (5) times. Following is a
legend that dictates which manufacturer corresponds to which flash.
BX-GM4
Steering wheel audio control
extra settings
L.E.D. feedback legend
1st L.E.D. flash is for Eclipse (Type 1) †
2nd L.E.D. flash is for Kenwood ‡
3rd L.E.D. flash is for Clarion (Type 1) †
4th L.E.D. flash is for Sony and Dual
5th L.E.D. flash is for JVC
6th L.E.D. flash is for Pioneer and Jensen
7th L.E.D. flash is for Alpine *
8th L.E.D. flash is for Visteon
* Note: If the BX-GM4 flashes (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio
connected to it, that means the BX-GM4 does not detect a radio connected it. Verify
that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: Part number AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot
radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher through www.parrot.com.
† Note: If you have a Clarion radio and the steering wheel controls do not work,
change the radio type to the other Clarion radio type; same for Eclipse. The following
section explains how to do this.
‡ Note: If you have a Kenwood radio and the L.E.D. feedback comes back as
showing as a JVC radio, change the radio type to a Kenwood. . The following section
explains how to do this.
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9th L.E.D. flash is for Valor
10th L.E.D. flash is for Clarion (Type 2) †
11th L.E.D. flash is for Metra OE
12th L.E.D. flash is for Eclipse (Type 2) †
13th L.E.D. flash is for LG
14th L.E.D. flash is for Parrot **
15th L.E.D. flash is for XITE