1999 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 322

Car audio system operating hints probably do not indicate a problem with your radio: NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation: D Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system. D Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or compact discs into the cassette tape slot or compact disc slot. D The use of 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, the 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, and 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