Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Notes
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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 on some vehicles an optional audio amplifier and/or remote CD changer. Radio data system (RDS) is standard on all radios.

The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:

  • Base Radio (U1Q) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD with Programmable Equalizer, and RDS
  • Uplevel Radio (U1F ) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD with Programmable Equalizer, and RDS
  • Uplevel Radio (UM8) - AM/FM Stereo, CD, Navigation, and RDS
    Fig 1: Radio Features
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