2015 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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 Always drive slowly and turn
corners carefully when carry-
ing items on the roof rack.
Severe wind updrafts, caused
by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This
is especially true when carry-
ing large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses.
This could cause the items to
fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle or
others around you.
 To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driv-
ing to make sure the items on
the roof rack are securely fas-
tened.
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✽
✽NOTICE If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
AntennaYour vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the roof antenna, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna, turn it clockwise.
AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a
low height clearance or a vehi-cle wash, remove the antennaby rotating it counter-clock-wise. If not, the antenna maybe damaged.
 When reinstalling your roof antenna, it is important that itis fully tightened and adjustedto the upright position toensure proper reception. But itcould be removed when park-ing the vehicle or when load-ing cargo on the roof rack.
 When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place thecargo near the antenna pole toensure proper reception.
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4Steering wheel audio control
(if equipped) The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons. These buttons
are installed to promote safe driving.
VOLUME (VOL
+ / -
) (1)
• Push the lever upward (+) to
increase the volume.
 Push the lever downward (-) to decrease the volume.SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)The SEEK/PRESET button has dif-
ferent functions based on the system
mode. For the following functions the
button should be pressed for 0.8 sec-
onds or more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select button.
CD/USB/ iPod
®mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for less than 0.8 seconds, it
will work as follows in each mode. RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STA-
TION buttons.
CD/USB/ iPod
®mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
MODE (3)Press the button to change audio
source.
- FM(1~2)
➟AM
➟SAT(1~3)
➟CD
➟
USB AUX(iPod
®) FM...
MUTE (4) Press the button to mute the sound.
 Press the button to turn off the microphone during a telephone
call.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote control buttons simultaneously.
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Aux, USB port (if equipped)If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port, you
can use an aux port to connect audio
devices and an USB and also an
iPod
®.
✽ ✽NOTICEWhen 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.*iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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4How vehicle audio worksAM 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 processed 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.
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 distance,low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight. In addition, they
curve around obstructions resulting
in better signal coverage.
JBM002
AM reception
JBM001
FM reception
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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 within short distances
from the station. short distances from
the station. Also, FM signals are eas-
ily affected by buildings, mountains,
and obstructions. This can lead to
undesirable or unpleasant 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.  Station Swapping - As an FM sig-
nal weakens, another more power-
ful 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.
JBM003
FM radio station
JBM005
JBM004
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4Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio 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. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possi-
ble.
Caring for disc If the temperature inside the car is too high, open the car windows to venti-
late before using the system.
 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 CDs by the
edges or 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.
 Make certain only CDs are insert- ed 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.
CAUTION
When using a communication
system such as a cellular phoneor a radio set inside the vehicle,a separate external antennamust be fitted. When a cellularphone or a radio set is usedwith an internal antenna alone,it may interfere with the vehi-cle's electrical system andadversely affect safe operationof the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe
location to use a cellular phone.
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 Depending on the type of CD-R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may
not operate normally according to
the manufacturing companies. In
such circumstances, continued
use may cause malfunctions to
your audio system.✽ ✽ NOTICE
-
Playing an Incompatible
Copy Protected Audio CD
Some copy protected CDs, which do
not comply with international audio
CD standards (Red Book), may not
play on your car audio. Please note
that inabilities to properly play a
copy protected CD may indicate
that the CD is defective, not the CD
player.
NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) :
1. Song playing order : to sequentially.
2. Folder playing order :
❋ If no song file is contained in the
folder, that folder is not displayed.
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