RDS Basic Information

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

RDS functions are provided in the FM broadcast band only.
RDS functions will only work with FM broadcast stations that are broadcasting RDS data.
Not all FM Broadcast stations broadcast RDS data or offer all of the RDS services.
RDS functions may not work properly when reception is weak, reception is of poor quality, or RDS is not implemented properly by the FM Broadcaster.

In some cases, a radio station broadcasting incorrect information may cause the RDS features of the radio to appear to work improperly.