AM radio reception
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
See also:
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1 ...
Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions
- Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such obje ...
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and ...