3-23Understanding Radio ReceptionAMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range, however, cancause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pickup noise from things like storms and power lines. Tryreducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.FM StereoFM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signalswill reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,causing the sound to come and go.Tips About Your Audio SystemHearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectableuntil it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to highervolumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can beloud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions byadjusting the volume control on your radio to a safesound level before your hearing adapts to it.To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following:1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortablyand clearly.NOTICE:Before you add any sound equipment to yourvehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two- way radio -- be sure youcan add what you want. If you can, it’s veryimportant to do it properly. Added soundequipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems,and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systemsmay also interfere with the operation of soundequipment that has been added improperly.So, before adding sound equipment, check withyour dealer and be sure to check federal rulescovering mobile radio and telephone units.
