2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 187

Audio Steering Wheel Controls With this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM FM stereo will give you 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 come and go. A VOL (Volume) v : Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease volume. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. A SEEK: Press this button to seek to the next radio station. When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press this button to hear the next selection. There must be at least a three-second gap between selections on a cassette tape. PROG (Program): Press this button to tune to the next preset radio station. When playing a cassette tape, press this button to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. When listening to a disc in the CD changer, press this button to select the next loaded disc. 3-74