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Features of your vehicle
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if any of
the following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignitionswitch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The battery in the transmitter is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the trans-
mitter.
When the transmitter does not work
properly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized Kia dealer. This device complies with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-
210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to changes
or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance, it will not be cov-
ered by your manufacturer’s vehicle
warranty.
Battery replacement
A transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
positive “+” symbol faces up as
indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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Panic
1.Press the panic button(4) for more
than 0.5 second.
2.The horn sounds and hazard warn- ing light flash for about 30 sec-
onds.
To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
button” in section 5.
Loss of the smart key
A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle.
If you happen to lose your smart key,
you will not be able to start the
engine. You should immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized Kia dealer(tow the vehi-
cle, if necessary) to protect it from
potential theft.
Smart key precautions
The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle.
When the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key and con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Smart key
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly. If the smart key isinoperative due to exposure towater or liquids, it will not becovered by your manufacturer'svehicle warranty.

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Audio remote control
(if equipped)
The steering wheel audio remote
control button is installed to promote
safe driving.
Do not operate the audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME ( / ) (1)
Push up the lever to increase vol-
ume.
Push down the lever to decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for 0.8 second or more, it
will work as follows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select button.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
CDC mode
It will function as the DISC
UP/DOWN button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for less than 0.8 second, it
will work as follows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STA-
TION select buttons.
CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK
UP/DOWN button.
CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK
UP/DOWN button.
MODE (3)
Press the button to select Radio or
CD (compact disc).
MUTE (4)
Press the MUTE button to cancel
the sound.
Press the MUTE button again to activate the sound.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the following
pages in this section.
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The lighting around the front speaker
may not illuminate when the sound of
the audio is low.
Do not use the lights for extended
periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
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. 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. This
can be due to factors such as the
distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.
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AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long, low frequency
radio waves can follow the curvature
of the earth rather than travelling
straight out into the atmosphere. In
addition, they curve around obstruc-
tions so that they can provide better
signal coverage.FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade at short distances from
the station. Also, FM signals are eas-
ily affected by buildings, mountains,
or other obstructions. These can
result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The
following conditions are normal and
do not indicate radio trouble: 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.
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.
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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 signals being received from sever-
al 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 fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition
has passed. Satellite radio reception
You may experience difficulties in
receiving SIRIUS satellite radio sig-
nals in the following situations.
If you are driving in a tunnel or a
covered parking area.
If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi-level freeway.
If you drive under a bridge.
If you are driving next to a tall vehi- cle (such as a truck or a bus) that
blocks the signal.
If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks
block the signal from the satellite. If you are driving on a mountain
road where is the signal blocked by
mountains.
If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal (10m /
30 ft. or more), for example on an
road that goes through a dense for-
est.
The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered
by the SIRIUS repeater network.
There may be other unforeseen cir-
cumstances leading to reception
problems with the SIRIUS satellite
radio signal.
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Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio equipment. This does
not mean that something is wrong
with the audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a
place as far as possible from the
audio equipment.
Care of disc
If the temperature inside the car is too high, open the car windows for venti-
lation before using your car audio.
It is illegal to copy and use MP3/WMA files without permission.
Use CDs that are created only by
lawful means.
Do not apply volatile agents such as benzene and thinner, normal
cleaners and magnetic sprays
made for analogue disc onto CDs.
To prevent the disc surface from getting damaged. Hold and carry
CDs by the edges or the edges of
the center hole only.
Clean the disc surface with a piece of soft cloth before playback (wipe
it from the center to the outside
edge).
Do not damage the disc surface or attach pieces of sticky tape or
paper onto it.
Make sure on undesirable matter other than CDs are inserted into
the CD player (Do not insert more
than one CD at a time). Keep CDs in their cases after use
to protect them from scratches or
dirt.
Depending on the type of CD- R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may
not operate normally according to
manufacturing companies or mak-
ing and recording methods. In such
circumstances, if you still continue
to use those CDs, they may cause
the malfunction of your car audio
system.
✽ ✽ NOTICE - Playing an
Incompatible Copy
Protected Audio CD
Some copy protected CDs, which do
not comply with the international
audio CD standards (Red Book),
may not play on your car audio.
Please note that if you try to play
copy protected CDs and the CD
player does not perform correctly
the CDs maybe defective, not the CD
player.
WARNING - Cell phone
use
Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe
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Features of your vehicle
Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME
and AUDIO CONTROL
1. Button
The FM/AM button toggles between
FM and AM. Listed below are the
paths as the system switches from
FM to AM and back to FM.
FM/AM : FM1
➟FM2➟AM➟FM1...
Button
Turns to FM mode and toggles
FM1and FM2 when the button is
pressed each time.
Button
Pressing the button selects
the AM band. AM Mode is displayed
on the LCD.
2. Button & Knob
Turns the audio system on/offwhen the ignition switch is on ACC
or ON.
If the knob is turned clockwise/counterclockwise, the
volume will increase /decrease.
3. Button
When the is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next
lower station.
When the is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next
higher station.
4. Button
When the button is pressed, itautomatically scans the radio sta-
tions upwards.
The SCAN feature steps through each station, starting from the ini-
tial station, for 5 seconds.
Press the button again to stop the scan feature and to listen
to the currently selected channel.
5. Button
When the button is pressed, stops
sound and “Audio Mute” is displayed
on LCD.
MUTE
SCAN
SCAN
SEEK
SEEK
SEEK
VOLPOWER
AM
AM
FM
FM/AM