Buick 2002 Rendezvous Owner's Manual page 241

EQ (Equalizer): This feature allows you to choose
preset bass, mid and treble equalization settings
designed for different program types. Press EQ to select
the desired preset equalization setting. Each time you
press EQ, another setting will appear on the display.
You can preset up to six equalization settings by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Push the AUDIO knob to select the
desired equalization.
3. Press and hold EQ for two seconds. SELECT EQ #
will appear on the display. The EQ symbol will flash.
4. Press EQ or turn the AUDIO knob to select the
desired EQ number. Each time you press EQ or turn
the AUDIO knob, another EQ setting will appear on
the display.
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the AUDIO
knob to store the equalization preset. You will hear a
beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display.
6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting.
EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use with
talk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone.
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Using RDS
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio
Data System (RDS). With RDS, the radio can
do the following:
D
Seek only to stations with the types of programs you
want to listen to,
D
seek to stations with traffic announcements,
D
receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies, and
D
receive and display messages from radio stations.
RDS features are only available for use on FM stations
which broadcast RDS information. The RDS features of
your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information
from these stations. These features will only work when
the RDS 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.
When you are tuned to an RDS station, the station
name will appear on the display, instead of the
frequency. Most RDS stations provide their station
name, the time of day and a Program Type (PTY) for
their current programming.