Radio Reception - Pontiac G3 2009 Owner's Manual

+ VOLUME −: Press the toggle bar located below the
+ VOLUME − to adjust the volume. Press the left side of
the toggle bar, below the + (plus) sign to increase the
volume. Press the right side of the toggle bar, below
the − (minus) sign to decrease the volume.
SEEK: Press and release to go to the next preset
station.
Press and hold for a long time to go to the next AM,
FM, or XM station. The radio seeks stations only with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
When playing a CD, press and release to go to the
next track. Press and hold to fast forward through
the tracks.
MODE: Press and release this button multiple times to
cycle through the audio playback options that are
available on the vehicle. Options may include FM, AM,
XM, CD, and AUX.

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
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 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.
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