Radio/Stereo: Description and Operation

RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The Entertainment System on this vehicle is configured with either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, speakers, and an audio amplifier.

The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, an uplevel amplifier, digital signal processing, weather capabilities and a remote playback device. Satellite digital radio (U2K) is also available with RPO UM5.

The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:
- Base Radio (U1R) - AM/FM, Cassette, CD, ETR, and Delco Amplifier
- Base Radio (UL6) - AM/FM, Cassette, CD, ETR, RDS, and Delco Amplifier (Export Only)
- Uplevel Radio (UM5) - AM/FM Weatherband (WX), Cassette, CD, ETR, RDS, DSP and Bose Amplifier
- Uplevel Radio (UM9) - AM/FM Weatherband (WX), Cassette, Mini Disc (MD), ETR, RDS, DSP and Bose Amplifier
- Uplevel Radio (U3Q) - Navigation, AM/FM, CD, DVD, DSP and Bose Amplifier (Japan)
- Uplevel Radio (U3R) - Navigation, AM/FM Weatherband (WX), CD, DVD, RDS, DSP and Bose Amplifier (Domestic)
- Uplevel Radio (U3S) - Navigation, AM/FM/LW, CD, DVD, RDS, DSP and Bose Amplifier (Europe)

Radio Features Part 1:

Radio Features Part 2:

Radio Features

Digital Radio Receiver
The radio controls communicate with the digital radio receiver via the class 2 communication circuit. The digital radio receiver sends low level audio signals to the audio amplifier.