1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 248

Understanding Radio Reception AM 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 toreduce this noiseif you ever get it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to thelowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. 0 NOTICE: I FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach onlyabout 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound tocome and go. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise isalmost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound thatseems normal canbe loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts it. to Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can f you can, it's very add whatyou want. I important to do it properly. Added sound of equipment may interfere with the operation your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics 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 tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. -- -- 3-29