2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 229

Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your vehicle's radio.This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls,charging the phone's battery or simply having the phone "on".This interference is described as an increased level o static while listening to f the radio. If you notice static while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone andturn it off. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. Weather Band Weather band is restricted to speech and the audio quality is not as good as withthe AM or FM bands. Depending on location, the radio should receive one or two channels. XMTMSatellite Radio Service XMTMSatellite Radio Service gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals, causing the sound to come and go. Your radio may display "NO XM SIGNAL" to indicate interference. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. 3-104