1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 171

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo 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 caninterfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. I NOTICE: Before you add anysound equipmentto 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 properly. Added sound it equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operationof sound equipment that hasbeen added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your retailer and sure to check Federal rules be covering mobile radio andtelephone units. AWI 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 thisnoise if you ever get it. -- -- Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage fromloud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adaptto higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal be can loud and harmful to your hearing.Take precautions by safe adjusting the volumecontrol on your radio to a sound level before your hearing adapts it. to