Reception Level Indication Mode

This diagnostic screen checks the audio unit's reception level. This level then can be used in the diagnosis of audio unit reception quality. The reception level is displayed in decibels (dB).

Preparation: 

• Park the vehicle outdoors in an appropriate location for good radio reception.
• Tune to a powerful local FM radio station then write down the radio station number.
• Tune to a powerful local AM radio station then write down the radio station number.

1. Enter the reception level indication mode in the self-diagnostic function.
2. Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in Preparation using the TUNING knob, and note the decibel level of that station when you release the button.

   Reception Level Indication (Push and hold 5 sec AM/FM or FM button.) 

   This diagnostic screen checks the audio units reception level that can used in diagnosis check the audio reception quality.

   Fig 1: Audio Unit Screen Display - Reception Level Indication (Push And Hold 5 sec AM/FM Or FM Button

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3. Press and release the A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier off.
4. Note the decibel level of that station when you release the button.
5. Press and release the A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on.
6. Press and hold the AM button for more than 5 seconds to enter the AM reception mode.
7. Tune to the AM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the TUNING knob, and note the decibel level of that station.
8. Press and release the A.SEL button to turn the antenna amplifier off.
9. Note the decibel level of that station when you release the button.
10. Press and release the A.SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on.
11. To end the self-diagnosis, turn the audio unit off or turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
12. Compare your results to a known-good, (make sure it is the same year and trim level) in the same location and direction, and under the same environmental conditions.