1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 164

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo F'M stereo will give you the best sound. ButFM 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. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: 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 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, Delcoradio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment thathas been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your retailer and sure to check Federal rules be covering mobile radio and telephone units. AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor 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 trebleto reduce this noise if you ever get it. -- -- Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volumecontrol on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing lossor damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is notcleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes a damaged or