2003 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 229

AUDIO CAUTION Operate the switches with due care while you are driving to avoid accidents. Car audio system operating hints NOTICE To ensure correct audio system operations: D Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system. D Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or compact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact disc slot. D The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. Radio reception Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio − it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves. Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio: 215