2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 186

Audio Steering Wheel Controls SCAN: Press this button to scan the radio preset stations. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. w VOL x (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume. Radio Reception AM If your vehicle has this feature, some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: 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. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up arrow to go to the next selection. AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selected band will appear on the display. FM 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. 3-72