2017 KIA FORTE Owners Manual

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Steering wheel audio controls 
(if equipped) 
The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.Do not operate audio remote control
buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME

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MODE (3)
Press the button to change audio
source.
FM(1~2)
➟AM➟SAT(1~3)➟CD➟USB
AUX(iPod®)➟FM...
In addition to mode change, Power
on/off can be made by pressin

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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 veh

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FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earths surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade within short dist

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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 system. This does not
mean that some

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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 cau

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WARNING - Driver
Distraction
• Do not stare at the screen
while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
• Using

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• Adjust the volume to levels that
allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to ac