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MountainsBuildings Obstructed area
Iron bridges
Unobstructed area
FM radio station
SSAR012A
Ionosphere
SSAR011A
AM receptionB750A02A-AAT STEREO SOUND SYSTEM How Car Audio Works
FM reception
SSAR010A
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around your city. Theyare intercepted by the radio antenna on your car.This signal is then received by the radio and sentto your car speakers.When a strong radio signal has reached yourvehicle, the precise engineering of your audiosystem ensures the best possible quality repro-duction. However, in some cases the signalcoming to your vehicle may not be strong andclear. This can be dueto factors such as the distance from the radiostation, closeness of other strong radio stationsor the presence of buildings, bridges or otherlarge obstructions in the area. AM broadcasts can be received at greater dis-tances than FM broadcasts. This is because AMradio waves are transmitted at low frequencies.These long, low frequency radio waves canfollow the curvature of the earth rather thantravelling straight out into the atmosphere. Inaddition, they curve around obstructions so thatthey can provide better signal coverage.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequen-cies and do not bend to follow the earth's surface.Because of this, FM broadcasts generally beginto fade at short distances from the station. Also,FM signals are easily affected by buildings, moun-tains, or other obstructions. These can result incertain listening conditions which might lead youto believe a problem exists with your radio. Thefollowing conditions are normal and do not indi-cate radio trouble:
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SSAR014A B750B02Y-AAT Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equip-ment. This does not mean that something iswrong with the audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at a place as far aspossible from the audio equipment. CAUTION: When using a communication system such acellular phone or a radio set inside the vehi-cle, a separate external antenna must befitted. When a cellular phone or a radio set isused with an internal antenna alone, it mayinterfere with the vehicle's electrical systemand adversely affect safe operation of thevehicle. WARNING: Don't use a cellular phone when you aredriving. Stop at a safe place to use a cellularphone.SSAR013A
o Station Swapping - As an FM signal weak-ens, another more powerful signal near the same frequency may begin to play. This isbecause your radio is designed to lock ontothe clearest signal. If this occurs, selectanother station with a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from several directions can causedistortion or fluttering. This can be caused bya direct and reflected signal from the samestation, or by signals from two stations withclose frequencies. If this occurs, select an-other station until the condition has passed.
o Fading - As your car moves away from the
radio station, the signal will weaken and soundwill begin to fade. When this occurs, wesuggest that you select another stronger sta-tion.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and yourradio can disturb the signal causing static orfluttering noises to occur. Reducing the treblelevel may lessen this effect until the distur-bance clears.
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o Be sure that the cassette label is not loose or
peeling off or tape ejection may be difficult.
o Never touch or soil the actual audio tape surfaces.
o Keep all magnetized objects, such as electric motors, speakers or transformers away from your cassette tapes and tape player unit.
o Store cassettes in a cool, dry place with the open side facing down to prevent dust fromsetting in the cassette body.
o Avoid repeated fast reverse usage to replay one given tune or tape section. This cancause poor tape winding to occur, and even-tually cause excessive internal drag and pooraudio quality in the cassette. If this occurs, itcan sometimes be corrected by fast windingthe tape from end to end several times. If thisdoes not correct the problem, do not continueto use the tape in your vehicle.
HGK062-D
o The playback head, capstan and pinch rollerswill develop a coating of tape residue that can result in deterioration of sound quality, suchas a wavering sound. They should be cleanedmonthly using a commercially available headcleaning tape or special solution availablefrom audio specialty shops. Follow thesupplier's directions carefully and never oilany part of the tape player unit.
o Always be sure that the tape is tightly wound on its reel before inserting in the player.Rotate a pencil in the drive sprockets to windup any slack.
Head
Cotton applicatorSSAR042B
NOTE: Look at a tape before you insert it.If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning one ofthe hubs with a pencil or your finger.If the label is peeling off, do not put it in theplayer. It may cause the tape jam in the drivemechanism when you try to eject it.Do not leave tape sitting where they are ex-posed to hot warm or, high humidity, such ason top of the dashboard or in the player.If a tape is exposed to excessively hot or cold,let it reach a moderate temperature beforeputting it in the player.
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OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-23
DESCRIPTION
IG COIL
AMP
B/UP LAMP
A/BAG IND A/BAG
HTD MIR
HAZARD
R/WIPER
TAIL-RH
F/WIPER A/C SW
RR DEFOG STOP
TAIL-LH
A/CON ECU
CLUSTER
ROOM LP
P/WINDOW T/GATE IGN
RR FOG
C/LIGHT S/ROOF
S/HTR ABS
AUDIO
G200D01GK-GAT Inner Panel
HGK204-E
PROTECTED COMPONENTS
Ignition Coil, ECM
AMP. Multi Gauge Unit B/Up Lamp Air Bag Indicator Air Bag Outside Mirror Defroster Hazard Warning LightRear Window WiperTaillightFront Window WiperA/ConditionerRear Window Defroster Stop Light Tail lightA/ConditionerECM, Multi Gauge Unit, TCMClusterMap Light, Clock, Audio Power Window Hatchback door OpenA/Con, A.Q.S Sensor Rear Fog C/Lighter, Outside MirrorSunroof Seat Warmer ABS. TCS Audio, Clock
FUSERATING
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