1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 159

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo ' To help avoid hearingloss or damage: 0 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. FM stereo will give you the best sound. ButFM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FMsignals, causing the sound to come and go. NOTICE: Before you add anysound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound equipmentmay interfere with the operation your vehicle's of engine, Delco radio or othersystems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation sound equipment of that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound eyuipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules and covering mobile radio telephone units. AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor 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. -- -- Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adaptto higher volumes of sound. Sound thatseems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume controlon your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts it. to 3-23