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Audio system  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
When cargo is loaded on the roof  
rack, do not place the cargo near the  
antenna pole to ensure proper  
reception.  
Antenna  
NOTICE  
If you install an aftermarket HID  
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and  
electronic device may malfunction.  
Roof antenna  
CAUTION  
Before entering a place with a  
low height clearance or a car  
wash, remove surely the anten-  
na by rotating it counter-clock-  
wise. If not, the antenna may be  
damaged.  
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Your car uses a roof antenna to  
receive both AM and FM broadcast  
signals. This antenna is a removable  
type.  
To remove the antenna, turn it coun-  
terclockwise. To install the antenna,  
turn it clockwise.  
When reinstalling your antenna, it is  
important that it is fully tightened and  
adjusted to the upright position to  
ensure proper reception. But it could  
be removed when parking the vehi-  
cle or when loading cargo on the roof  
rack.  
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This can be due to many factors,  
such as the distance from the radio  
station, closeness of other strong  
radio stations or the presence of  
buildings, bridges or other large  
obstructions in the area.  
AUX, USB port (if equipped)  
How vehicle audio works  
FM reception  
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You can use the AUX port to connect AM and FM radio signals are broad-  
audio devices and the USB port to cast from transmitter towers located  
plug in a USB device or iPod®.  
around your city. They are intercept-  
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-  
cle. This signal is then received by  
the radio and sent to your vehicle  
speakers.  
NOTICE  
When using a portable audio device  
connected to the power outlet, noise  
may occur during playback. If this  
happens, use the power source of the  
portable audio device.  
When a strong radio signal has  
reached your vehicle, the precise  
engineering of your audio system  
ensures the best possible quality  
reproduction. However, in some  
cases the signal coming to your vehi-  
cle may not be strong and clear.  
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AM reception  
FM radio station  
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JBM003  
JBM004  
AM broadcasts can be received at FM broadcasts are transmitted at • Fading - As your vehicle moves  
away from the radio station, the  
signal will weaken and sound will  
begin to fade. When this occurs,  
we suggest that you select another  
stronger station.  
greater distances than FM broad- high frequencies and do not bend to  
casts. This is because AM radio follow the earth's surface. Because  
waves are transmitted at low fre- of this, FM broadcasts generally  
quencies. These long, low frequency begin to fade at short distances from  
radio waves can follow the curvature the station. Also, FM signals are eas-  
of the earth rather than travelling ily affected by buildings, mountains,  
straight out into the atmosphere. In or other obstructions. These can  
addition, they curve around obstruc- result in certain listening conditions  
tions so that they can provide better which might lead you to believe a  
• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or  
large obstructions between the  
transmitter and your radio can dis-  
turb the signal causing static or  
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing  
the treble level may lessen this  
effect until the disturbance clears.  
signal coverage.  
problem exists with your radio. The  
following conditions are normal and  
do not indicate radio trouble:  
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Using a cellular phone or a two-  
way radio  
WARNING - Distracted  
driving  
When a cellular phone is used inside  
the vehicle, noise may be produced  
from the audio system. This does not  
mean that something is wrong with  
the audio equipment. If this occurs,  
try using the cellular phone as far  
away as possible from the audio  
equipment.  
Driving while distracted can  
result in a loss of vehicle control  
that may lead to an accident,  
severe personal injury, and death.  
The driver's primary responsibili-  
ty is in the safe and legal opera-  
tion of the vehicle, and any hand-  
held devices, other equipment, or  
vehicle systems which take the  
driver's eyes, attention, and focus  
away from the safe operation of  
the vehicle, or which are not per-  
missible by law, should never be  
used during operation of the  
vehicle.  
When using a communication sys-  
tem such as a cellular phone or a  
radio set inside the vehicle, a sepa-  
rate external antenna must be fitted.  
When a cellular phone or a radio set  
is used with an internal antenna  
alone, it may interfere with the vehi-  
cle's electrical system and adversely  
affect safe operation of the vehicle.  
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• Station Swapping - As a FM signal  
weakens, another more powerful  
signal near the same frequency  
may begin to play. This is because  
your radio is designed to lock onto  
the clearest signal. If this occurs,  
select another station with a  
stronger signal.  
• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig-  
nals being received from several  
directions can cause distortion or  
fluttering. This can be caused by a  
direct and reflected signal from the  
same station, or by signals from  
two stations with close frequencies.  
If this occurs, select another station  
until the condition has passed.  
WARNING  
Do not use a cellular phone  
while driving. Stop at a safe  
location to use a cellular phone.  
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WARNING - Audio  
System  
Do not disassemble, assemble,  
or modify this audio system.  
Such acts could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
WARNING - Antenna  
Do not touch the antenna dur-  
ing thunder or lightening as  
such acts may lead to lightning  
induced electric shock.  
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iPod®  
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
A compatible Bluetooth® Wireless Technology-enabled  
cell phone is required to use Bluetooth® Wireless  
Technology.  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered  
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of  
such marks by Kia is under license.  
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their  
respective owners.  
A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is required to use  
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.  
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone compatibility can  
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