2017 KIA FORTE Owners Manual

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(7)DISP
• Turns the monitor display on/off.
(8)MUTE
• When the button is pressed, stops
sound and “Audio Mute” is dis-
played on LCD.(9)SCAN
• Radio mode: Previews all receiv-
able broadcasts for 5 seconds
each.
• Media (CD/USB/My Music) modes:
Previews each song (file) for 10
seconds each.
(10)SETUP
• Changes to Setup mode.
(11)TUNEknob
• Radio mode: Turn to change
broadcast frequencies.
• Media (CD/USB/iPod®/My Music)
modes: Turn to search Tracks/
chan nels/files.
(12)CAT/FOLDER
• SiriusXM Radio: Category Search.
• MP3 CD/USB mode: Search Folder.

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✽NOTICE - Using Compact
Discs
• This device has been
manufactured to be com-
patible with software
bearing the following logo marks.
• Do not clean discs with chemical
solutions, such as record sprays,
antistatic sprays, antistatic liq-
uids, benzene, or thinners.
• After using a disc, put the disc
back in its original case to prevent
disc scratches.
• Hold discs by their edges or within
the center hole to prevent damage
to disc surfaces.
• Do not introduce foreign sub-
stances into the disc insert/eject
slot. Introducing foreign sub-
stances could damage the device
interior.
• Do not insert two discs simultane-
ously.
• When using CD-R/CD-RW discs,
differences in disc reading and
playing times may occur depend-
ing on the disc manufacturer, pro-
duction method and the recording
method used.
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• Clean fingerprints and dust off the
disc surface (coated side) with a
soft cloth.
• The use of CD-R/CD-RW discs
attached with labels may result in
disc slot jams or difficulties in disc
removal. Such discs may also
result in noise while playing.
• Some CD-R/CD-RW discs may
not properly operate depending on
the disc manufacturer, production
method and the recording method
used. If problems persist, trying
using a different CD as continued
use may result in malfunctions.
• The performance of this product
may differ depending on the CD-
RW Drive Software.
• Copy-protected CDs such as S-
type CDs may not function in the
device. DATA discs cannot be
played. (However, such discs may
still operate but will do so abnor-
mally.)
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• Do not use abnormally shaped
discs (8cm, heart-shaped, octagon-
shaped) as such discs could lead to
malfunctions.
• If the disc is straddled on the disc
slot without removal for 10 sec-
onds, the disc will automatically
be re-inserted into the disc player.
• Only genuine audio CDs are sup-
ported. Other discs may result in
recognition failure. (e.g. copy CD-
R, CDs with labels)

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✽NOTICE - Using the USB
Devices
• Connect the USB device after
turning on the engine. The USB
device may become damaged if it
is already connected when the
ignition is turned on. The USB
device may not operate properly if
the car ignition is turned on or off
with the USB device connected.
• Be careful for static electricity
when connecting/disconnecting
USB devices.
• Encoded MP3 Players will not be
recognized when connected as an
external device.
• When connecting an external USB
device, the vehicle's audio system
may not recognize the USB
depending on what firmware is
used by USB device or what files
are on the USB.
• Only products formatted with
byte/sectors under 64Kbyte will be
recognized.
• This device recognizes USB
devices formatted in FAT 12/16/32
file formats. This device does not
recognize files in NTFS file for-
mat.
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• Some USB devices may not be sup-
ported due to compatibility issues.
• Avoid contact between the USB
connector and bodily parts or for-
eign objects.
• Repeated connecting/disconnect-
ing of USB devices within short
periods of time may result in prod-
uct malfunction.
• A strange noise may occur when
disconnecting the USB.
• Make sure to connect/disconnect
external USB devices with the
audio power turned off.
• The amount of time required to
recognize the USB device may dif-
fer depending on the type, size or
file formats stored on the USB.
Such differences in time are not
indications of malfunctions.
• The vehicle audio system only sup-
ports USB devices designed to
play music files.
• USB images and videos are not
supported.
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• Do not use the USB I/F to charge
batteries or USB accessories that
generate heat. Doing so may lead
to worsened performance or dam-
age to the audio system.
• The audio system may not recog-
nize the USB device if separately
purchased USB hubs and exten-
sion cables are being used.
Connect the USB device directly
with the USB port of the vehicle.
• When using mass storage USB
devices with separate logical
drives, only files saved to the root
drive can be played.
• Files may not properly operate if
application programs are installed
on the USBs.
• The audio system may not operate
normally if MP3 Players, cellular
phones, digital cameras, or other
electronic devices (USB devices
not recognized as portable disk
drives) are connected with the
audio system.
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• Charging through the USB may
not work for some mobile devices.
• The device may not support nor-
mal operation when using a typi-
cal USB memory device (minia-
ture, keychain, etc.). For best
results, use a typical USB device
that has a metal case.
• The device may not support nor-
mal operation when using formats
such as HDD Type, CF, or SD
Memory.
• The device will not support files
locked by DRM (Digital Rights
Management.)
• USB memory sticks used by con-
necting an Adaptor (SD Type or
CF Type) may not be properly rec-
ognized.
• The device may not operate prop-
erly when using USB HDDs or
USBs subject to connection fail-
ures caused by vehicle vibrations.
(e.g. i-stick type)
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• Avoid use of USB
memory products that
can also be used as key
chains or mobile phone
accessories. Use of such products
may cause damage to the USB
jack.
• Connecting an MP3 device or
phone through various channels,
such as AUX/BT or Audio/ USB
mode may result in pop noises or
abnormal operation.

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✽NOTICE - Using an iPod®
•iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• In order to use the iPod
®with
your vehicle's audio system, you
must use a dedicated iPod
®cable.
(the cable that is supplied when
purchasing iPod
®/iPhone®prod-
ucts)
• If the iPod
®is connected to the
vehicle while it is playing, a high
pitch sound could occur for
approximately 1-2 seconds imme-
diately after connecting. If possi-
ble, connect the iPod
®to the vehi-
cle with the iPod®stopped/paused.
• When the vehicle ignition is set to
ACC or ON, connecting the iPod
®
through the iPod®cable will
charge the iPod®through the car
audio system.
• When connecting with the iPod
®
cable, make sure to fully insert the
jack to prevent communication
interference.
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• When the EQ features of an exter-
nal device, such as the iPod
®, and
the audio system are both active,
EQ effects could overlap and
cause sound deterioration and dis-
tortion. Whenever possible, turn
off the EQ feature within the
external device when it is connect-
ed to the audio system.
• Noise may occur when an iPod
®or
AUX device is connected. When
such devices are not being used,
disconnect the device for storage.
• When the iPod
®or AUX device
power is connected to the power
jack, playing the external device
may result in noise. In such cases,
disconnect the power connection
before use.
• Skipping or improper operation
may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
®/iPhone®
device.
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• If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock con-
nector orBluetooth®Wireless
Technology to change the sound
output (source).
•iPod
®mode cannot be operated
when the iPod®cannot be recog-
nized due to versions that do not
support communication protocols.
• For fifth generation iPod
®Nano
devices, the iPod®may not be rec-
ognized when the battery level is
low. Please charge the iPod
®for
use.
• The search/play orders shown
within the iPod
®device may differ
from the orders shown within the
audio system.
• If the iPod
®malfunctions due to
an iPod®device defect, reset the
iPod®and try again. (To learn
more, refer to your iPod®manual)
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• Some iPod®products may not
sync with the System depending
on the version. If the Media is
removed before the Media is rec-
ognized, then the system may not
properly restore the previously
operated mode. (iPad
®charging is
not supported.)
• Use an iPod
®cable shorter than 1
meter in length such as the one
originally supplied with a new
iPod
®, longer cables may lead to
the audio system not recognizing
the iPod
®.
✽NOTICE - Using the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Audio
Mode
•Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Audio Mode can be used only
when a Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology phone has been con-
nected.
•Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Audio Mode will not be available
when connecting mobile phones
that do not support this feature.
• If a Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Phone is being used to play music
and receives an incoming or out-
going phone call, then the music
will stop.
• Moving the Track up/down while
playing Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology audio mode may
result in pop noises with some
mobile phones.
•Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
streaming audio may not be sup-
ported in some mobile phones.
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• When returning to Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Audio mode
after ending a call, the mode may
not automatically restart in some
mobile phones.
• Receiving an incoming call or
making an outgoing call while
playing Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology Audio may result in
audio interference.

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✽NOTICE - Using the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Cellular
Phone
•Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Handsfree refers to a device which
allows the user to conveniently
make phone calls with Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology mobile
phones through the audio system.
•Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
allows devices to be connected in a
short distance, including hands-
free devices, stereo headsets, wire-
less remote controllers, etc. For
more information, visit the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
website at www
.Bluetooth.com.
Before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio features.
• 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 trade-
marks and trade names are those
of their respective owners. A
Bluetooth
®enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
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•Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
features supported within the
vehicle are as follows. Some fea-
tures may not be supported
depending on yourBluetooth
®
Wireless Technology device.
- Answering and placing
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Handsfree calls
- Menu operation during call
(Switch to Private, Switch to call
waiting, Outgoing volume)
- Download Call History
- Download Mobile Phone book
-Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
device auto connection
-Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Audio
• Before using Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology related features of the
audio system, refer your phone’s
User’s Manual for phone-side
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
operations.
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• The phone must be paired to the
audio system to use Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology related fea-
tures.
• Pairing and connecting a
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
enabled mobile phone will work
only when the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology option within your
mobile phone has been turned on.
(Methods of turning on the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
enabled feature may differ
depending on the mobile phone.)
• Do not use a cellular phone or per-
form Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology settings (e.g. pairing a
phone) while driving.
• Even if the phone supports
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology,
the phone will not be found during
device searches if the phone has
been set to hidden state or the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
has been deactivated. Disable the
hidden state or activate the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
prior to searching/connecting with
the car audio system.
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• You will not be able to use the
hands-free feature when your
phone (in the car) is outside of the
cellular service area. (e.g. in a tun-
nel, in an underground area, in a
mountainous area, etc.)
• If the cellular phone signal is poor
or the vehicles interior noise is too
loud, it may be difficult to hear the
other person’s voice during a call.
• Do not place the phone near or
inside metallic objects, otherwise
communications with Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology system or cel-
lular service stations can be dis-
turbed.
• Placing the audio system within an
electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.
• Some cellular phones or other
devices may cause interference
noise or malfunction to the audio
system. In this case, storing the
device in a different location may
resolve the condition.
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• While a phone is connected
through Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology your phone may dis-
charge quicker than usual for
additional Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology-related operations.
• If Priority is set upon vehicle igni-
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone will be automatically con-
nected. Even if you are outside, the
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone will be automatically con-
nected once you are in the vicinity
of the vehicle. If you do not want
to automatically connect your
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
phone, try the following.
1) Turn off the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology feature in your
mobile phone.
2) Turn off the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology feature in your car
audio system.
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- To turn off the Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology feature in
your car audio system, go to
[SETUP]button
[Phone] and
[turn off] the Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology feature.
•Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
connection may become intermit-
tently disconnected in some
mobile phones. Follow these steps
to try again.
1) Turn the Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology function within the
mobile phone off/on and try
again.
2) Turn the mobile phone power
Off/On and try again.
3) Completely remove the mobile
phone battery, reboot, and then
try again.
4) Reboot the audio system and try
again.
5) Delete all paired devices, pair and
try again.
• It is possible to pair up to five
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
devices to the car system.
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