Radio reception, Fixed mast antenna, Radio reception -78 fixed mast antenna -78 – CHEVROLET 2010 Express User Manual

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(Mute): Press this button to silence the system.

Press this button again, to turn the sound on.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between
the radio, CD, and auxiliary input jack.

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(Volume): Press the plus or minus volume

button to increase or to decrease the volume.

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(Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio

station while in AM or FM. Press the seek arrow to go
to the next track while sourced to the CD.

Radio Reception

Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power outlet.

AM

The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels
during the day, and then reduce these levels during the

night. Static can also occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the treble on your radio.

FM Stereo

FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach
only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or
hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound
to fade in and out.

Cellular Phone Usage

Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the
vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s
battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference
causes an increased level of static while listening to
the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio,
unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Fixed Mast Antenna

The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged as long as it is securely attached
to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent, straighten
it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.

Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is
tightened to its base. If tightening is required, tighten
by hand.

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