1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 181

Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearingloss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. FM signals But will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. AM The range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick r up noise from things like storms and power lines. Ty reducing the trebleto reduce this noise if you ever get it. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment your to vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add whatyou want. If you can, it's very important to doit properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Cadillac radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. -- -- Tips AboutYour Audio System Hearing damage from loud noiseis almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmfulto your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control your radio to a safe on sound level beforeyour hearing adapts toit. 3-34