1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 165

Understanding Radio Reception AM The rangefor most AM stations is greater than for F", especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stationsto interfere with each other. can pick AM up noise from things like storms power lines.T y and r reducing the treble reduce this noise you ever getit. to if To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly untilyou hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before youadd any sound 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 equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics or radio other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipmentthat has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealerand be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, EM signals but will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall -- -- buildings orhills can interfere with signals, causing FM the sound to come and go. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher can volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio ato safe sound level before your hearing adapts it. to