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Infotainment System
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Infotainment System
USB port (if equipped)
You can use the USB port to plug in a
USB device.
How vehicle audio works
FM reception
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your vehicle. This sig
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nal is then received by the radio and
sent to your vehicle speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your infotainment system ensures the
best possible quality reproduction. How
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ever, in some cases the signal coming to
your vehicle may not be strong and
clear.
This can be due to factors, such as the
distance from the radio station, close
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ness of other strong radio stations or the
presence of buildings, bridges or other
large obstructions in the area.
AM reception
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can fol
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low the curvature of the earth rather
than travelling straight out into the
atmosphere. In addition, they curve
around obstructions so that they can
provide better signal coverage.
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