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31. AM Selection ButtonTurns to AM mode, and toggles in the
order of AM1
➟ AM2
➟ ...➟ AM1...when
the button is pressed each time.
2. FM Selection ButtonTurns to FM mode and toggles FM1 and
FM2 when the button is pressed each
time.3. Automatic Channel Selection Button When the [SEEK ] button is pressed,
it reduces the band frequency by
200khz to automatically select channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
When the [SEEK ] button is pressed, it increases the band frequency by
50khz to automatically select channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.4. Power ON/OFF Button &
Volume Control KnobTurns on/off the set when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.
5. Preset ButtonPush [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 second
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push [PRESET] button for 0.8 second or
longer to save current channel to the
respective button with a beep.6.Manual Channel Selection &
Sound Quality Control KnobTurn this control while listening to a radio
channel to manually adjust frequency.
Turn clockwise to increase frequency and
counterclockwise to reduce frequency.
Pressing the button changes the BASS,
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
BASS Control
To increase the BASS, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the BASS,
rotate the knob counterclockwise.
MIDDLE Control
To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the MID-
DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise. TREBLE Control
To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the TRE-
BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
FADER Control
Turn the control knob clockwise to
emphasize rear speaker sound(front
speaker sound will be attenuated). When
the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, front speaker sound will be empha-
sized(rear speaker sound will be attenu-
ated).
BALANCE Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize
right speaker sound(left speaker sound
will be attenuated). When the control
knob is turned counter clockwise, left
speaker sound will be emphasized(right
speaker sound will be attenuated).

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CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is notmounted when starting up the vehicle and mount the deviceafter starting up.
If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USB isnot “ESA”)
If the vehicle is started up or turned off while the external USBdevice is connected, the externalUSB device may not work.
It may not play damaged/corrupt- ed MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.
An encoded MP3 PLAYER is not recognizable.
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(Continued) Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device can be unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB devices isnot either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog-nized.
Use only a USB device formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB IF authentication may not be recog-nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith a human body or any object.
If you repeat mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break thedevice.
You might hear a strange noise when mounting or dismounting aUSB device.
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(Continued) If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device can be damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USBdevice when the engine is turnedoff or in another mode.
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of the files stored in thedevice, there is a difference in thetime taken for recognition of the device, but this does not indicatea problem, and you should waitfor the USB device to be recog-nized by the audio system.
Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files.
Use of USB accessories such as the recharger or heater usingUSB I/F may lower performanceor cause trouble.
If you use devices such as the USB hub you purchased sepa-rately, the vehicle’s audio system may not recognize the USBdevice. Connect the USB device directly to the multimedia termi-nal of the vehicle.
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If USB device is divided by logical drives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/ Cellular phone/Digital camerathose are not recognizable bystandard USB I/F can be unrecog-nizable.
USB devices other than standard- ized goods (METAL COVER TYPEUSB) can be unrecognizable.
USB flash memory reader (such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or exter-nal-HDD type devices may not berecognized.
Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)are not recognizable.
The data in the USB memory may lost while using this AUDIO, It isrecommeded to back up impor- tant data on a personal.
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(Continued) Please avoid using USB memory products which can be used askey chains or cellular phoneaccessories as they could cause damage to the USB jack. Pleasemake certain only to use plugtype connector products asshown below.

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✽
✽NOTICE FOR USING iPod
DEVICE• Some iPod models might not sup- port the communication protocol
and the files will not be played.
(iPod models supported: Mini, 4G,
Photo, Nano, 5G)
• The order of search or playback of songs in the iPod can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
• If the iPod crashes due to its own trouble, reset the iPod. (Reset:
Refer to iPod manual)
• An iPod may not operate normally on low battery.
CAUTION IN USING
iPod DEVICE
You need the power cable exclu-
sive for an iPod in order to oper-ate an iPod with the buttons on the audio system. The PC cableprovided by Apple may cause amalfunction and do not use it for vehicle use.
When connecting the device with an iPod cable, push in the jackfully to not to interfere with com-munication.
When adjusting the sound effects of an iPod and the audio system,the sound effects of both deviceswill overlap and might reduce ordistort the quality of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod when adjust-ing the audio system’s volume, and turn off the equalizer of theaudio system when using the equalizer of an iPod.
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(Continued) When the iPod cable is connected, the system can be switched to theAUX mode even without the iPod device and can cause noise.Disconnect the iPod cable when you are not using the iPod device.
When the iPod is not used for the audio system, the iPod cable hasto be separate from iPod device. Original display of iPod may not bedisplayed.

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In case of an emergency
Driver-side panel bolster1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Open the cover. 4. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool (1) provided in
the engine compartment fuse/relay
box.
5. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the fusepanel in engine compartment.
6. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehicle, suchas the audio fuse.If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse block in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR WIPER15A Rear wiper
H/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)
FR WIPER 25A Front wiper
BLOWER 10A Blower
H/LP(RH) 10A Headlight (right)
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof
STOP LP 15A Stop light
C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock
IGN COIL 15A Ignition coil
ABS 10A ABS
B/UP LP 10A Back-up light
SPARE - Spare fuse
C/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighter
FOLD'G 10A Outside rearview mirror folding
HTD SEAT 20A Seat warmer
AMP 25A Amplifier
FR FOG LP 10A Front fog light
SPARE - Spare fuse
ECU 10A Engine control unit
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
AUDIO 10A Audio
RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light
IGN 10A Ignition
Description Fuse rating Protected component
HTD GLASS30A Rear window defroster
A/BAG 15A Air bag
TCU 10A Automatic transaxle control
SNSR 10A Sensors
SPARE - Spare fuse
MULT B/UP 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,
Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater
TAIL LP(LH) 10A Taillight (left)
TAIL LP(RH) 10A Taillight (right)
HAZARD 10A Hazard warning light
T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light
A/BAG IND 10A Air bag warning
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6Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolster
cover and pull up the “MULT B/UP 10A
/ AUDIO 15A”.
✽ ✽NOTICE• If the memory fuse is pulled up from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement.
• Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck
service. Proper lifting and towing proce-
dures are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed equipment is recommended.For trailer towing guidelines information,
refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.
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7For best battery service : Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.Items to be reset after the battery hasbeen discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
✽ ✽ NOTICE• Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.
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WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
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Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, orflame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.