Audio Steering Wheel Controls; Radio Reception - Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual

6-36 Infotainment
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
The vehicle has audio steering
wheel controls.
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
SRCE (Source): Press to select
between FM1, FM2, AM, CD, Front
AUX (auxiliary), or Rear AUX.
QR
(Scroll Wheel Control):
Push to select the next disc in the
changer.
Turn the scroll wheel up or down to:
•
Select the next or previous
preset radio station.
•
Select the next or previous track.
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(Voice Recognition): For
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vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth
systems, press to interact with
those systems. See OnStar
System on page 4-35 and
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Bluetooth on page 6-25 in this
manual for more information.
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(Call End): Press to end an
OnStar or Bluetooth phone call.
+ (Scroll Wheel Control): Turn
the scroll wheel control up or
down to increase or decrease the
volume. Press to mute the audio
system, press again to turn the
sound back on.

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
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The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
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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 the radio.
FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Although the radio has a built-in
electronic circuit that automatically
works to reduce interference,
some static can occur, especially
around tall buildings or hills, causing
the sound to fade in and out.