Infotainment system101
Infotainment systemRadio reception 3
The radio is operated as described in the
operating instruct ions supplied.
Vehicle radio reception will differ from that
obtained with domestic radios.
As the vehicle antenna is relatively near the
ground, the broadcasting companies
cannot guarantee the same quality of
reception as is obtained with a domestic
radio using an overhead antenna.
z Changes in distance from the transmitter
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing
may cause hissing, noise, distortion or loss
of reception altogether.
Steering wheel mounted remote
control
Infotainment system functions can be
operated by the buttons mounted on the
steering wheel.
Further information - see pages 79, 84
and the relevant operating instructions.
Radio reception
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Steering wheel mounted remote control ............................................... 101
Mobile telephones and radio equipment (CB) 3............................ 102
Infotainment and navigation systems 3.......................................... 102
Infotainment system102
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) 3
The Opel installation instructions and the
operating guidelines provided by the
telephone manufacturer must be observed
when fitting and op erating a mobile
telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate
the vehicle’s operating permit (EU Directive
95/54/EG).
Requirements to ensure trouble-free
operation:
z Professionally installe d exterior antenna,
to obtain the maximum range possible
z Maximum transmission power 10 W.
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable
spot (front centre console).
See important notes on page 57. Obtain advice on predetermined
installation locations for the external
antenna and equipment holder and ways
of using devices with transmission power of
more than 10 Watts. We recommend that
you consult your Opel Partner, who will
have brackets and various installation kits
and install them in accordance with
regulations.
Operation of a handsfree attachment with
no outside antenna, using the mobile
telephone standards GSM 900/1800/1900
and UMTS, may take place only if the
maximum transmission power of the
mobile telephone does not exceed 2 W, in
the case of GSM 900, and otherwise 1 W.
The operating instructions of the
manufacturer of the telephone and
handsfree attachment must be noted in all
cases.
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you do not use the phone while driving.
Even use of a handsfree set can be a
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe
any country-specific regulations.
Infotainment and navigation
systems
3
The systems are operated as described in
the instruction manuals supplied.
The navigation system is supplied with a
CD or DVD detailing the local territory.
For additional coun tries/territories,
separate CD’s are availa ble from your Opel
Partner.
9 Warning
When used in the vehicle interior, mobile
telephones and radio equipment (CB)
with integrated antenna may cause
malfunctions in the vehicle electronics.
Mobile telephones and radio equipment
( C B ) s h o u l d o n l y b e u s e d w i t h a n a n t e n n a
fitted on the vehicle exterior.
