Radio reception, Fm stereo, Xm™ satellite radio service – Pontiac 2007 Solstice User Manual

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(Volume): Press the plus or minus button to

increase or to decrease the volume.

g

(Mute/Voice Activation): Press this button to

silence the system. Press this button again to turn
the sound on. If your vehicle is equipped with
OnStar

®

, press and hold this button for two seconds

to activate voice on the OnStar system. See the
OnStar

®

System on page 94 in this manual for

more information.

Radio Reception

You may experience frequency interference and
static during normal radio reception if items
such as cellphone 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 will
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 will give the best sound, but FM 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 fade in and out.

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause
loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.
The radio may display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate
interference.

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