2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 261

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) 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. 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 probably do not indicate a problem with your radio: FM Fading and drifting stations-Generally, the effective range of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by distortion. Multi −path-FM signals are reflective, making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception. Static and fluttering-These occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering. Station swapping-If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again. AM Fading-AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere-especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio station, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference-When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broadcast. Static-AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical motors. This results in static. FCC ID: BABBT010A NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions, (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications in construction not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio frequently exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application only and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regulations, must be used with a distance of at least 7.9in. (20cm) between the antenna and the body of any person at all time during use. 233 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)