Radio data system (rds), Xm™ satellite radio service, Playing the radio – Buick 2006 Rainier User Manual

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Radio Data System (RDS)

The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information.

With RDS, the radio can do the following:

Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type
of programming

Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies

Display messages from radio stations

Seek to stations with traffic announcements

This system relies upon receiving specific information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.

While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide
the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available).
XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.

o

VOL

p

(Volume): Turn this knob to increase or

to decrease the volume.

DISPL (Display): When the ignition is turned off,
press this knob to display the time.

For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what
appears on the display while using RDS. The display
options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY,
and the name of the program (if available).

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