2017 KIA SOUL Owners Manual

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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 vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle 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. Also, FM signals are
easily affected by buildings, moun-
tains, and obstructions. This can
lead to undesirable or unpleasant lis-
tening 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
JBM005JBM004

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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 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.
When using a communication sys-
tem such as a cellular phone or a
radio set inside the vehicle, a sepa-
rate external antenna must be fitted.
When a cellular phone or a radio set
is used with an internal antenna
alone, it may interfere with the vehi-
cle's electrical system and adversely
affect safe operation of the vehicle.
WARNING- Cell phone use
Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe
location to use a cellular phone.
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WARNING- Antenna
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.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 the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of acci-
dents. Use the phone feature
after parking the vehicle.
WARNING- Audio System
Do not disassemble, assem- ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
fire or electric shock.
Exercise caution not to spill water or introduce foreign
objects into the device. Such
acts could lead to smoke, fire,
or product malfunction.
CAUTION
Refrain from use if the screen isblank or no sound can be hearas these signs may indicateproduct malfunction.
Continued use in this conditionmay further damage the system.

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iPod®
iPod®is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
A compatible Bluetooth®Wireless Technology-enabled
cell phone is required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
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 trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
A Bluetooth
®enabled cell phone is required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology.
Pandora®
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora
Media, Inc. Used with permission. Pandora is only avail-
able in certain countries.
Please visit http://www.pandora.com/legal for more infor-
mation.

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AUDIO (Without Touch Screen)
B2G4G0000EU
(With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology)
■Type A

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Feature of Your Audio
Head unit
❈The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration. (1)
RADIO
Start FM, AM and SiriusXM.
(2) MEDIA
Select USB(iPod
®), Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology(BT) Audio,
AUX, My Music or Pandora.
Display the media menu when two or more media are connected or
when the [MEDIA] button is
pressed in media mode.
(3) PHONE
Start
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Phone mode.
(4) POWER/VOL knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press to turn the device on or off.
(5) SEEK/TRACK
Search for frequencies in radio mode.
Change the current song in media mode. (6)
[1]~ [6] (Preset)
Save/play presets in radio mode.
Select/launch the numeric menus displayed on the screen.

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(7)SETUP/CLOCK
Access Display, Sound, Date/Time, Bluetooth, System and Display Off
settings.
Press and hold to set the date/time.
(8) MENU
Display additional menus available on the current screen.
(9) BACK
Return to the previous screen. (10)
TUNE knob
Turn to navigate through the sta- tions/songs list.
Press to select an item.
(11) PRESET
Move to the previous/next preset page in radio mode.
(12) RESET
Shutdown and restart the system.
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Steering wheel remote control
❈The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
(1) MODE
Press the button to change the mode in the following order: Radio
➟ Media.
Press and hold the button to turn off.
(2) VOLUME
Press to adjust the volume. (3)
UP/DOWN
Press the button in radio mode to search Presets.
Press and hold the button in radio mode to search frequencies.
Press the button in media mode to change the current song.
Press and hold the button in media mode to quick search through
songs.
(4) VOICE
Pressing the button - If Siri is not active: Starts Siri.
- If Siri is active: Re-starts Siri.
Pressing and holding the button: Siri is deactivated.
(5) CALL
Pressing the button - If not in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call.
First press: Display Dial Number
screen.
Second press: Automatically dis-
play the most recently Dialed call
number. Third press: Dial the phone num-
ber entered.
- Press in the Incoming Call notifi- cation screen to accept the
phone call.
- Press in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
switch to the waiting call.
Pressing and holding the button - If not in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call, the most
recently Dialed Call number is
dialed.
- Press in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
transfer the call to your cell
phone.
- Press in cell phone mode to switch to
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode.
(6) END
Press in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
end the phone call.
Press in the incoming call screen to reject the call.
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