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USING THE USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device,make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the
vehicle. Connect the device after
starting up.
If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
The System may not play unau- thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between
8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
Take precautions for static elec- tricity when connecting or discon-
necting the external USB device.
(Continued)(Continued)
An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is
not recognizable.
Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the
connected external USB device
can be unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or
2048BYTE, then the device will
not be recognized.
Use only a USB device format- ted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-
nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in con-
tact with the human body or
other objects.
If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a
short period of time, it may break
the device.
(Continued)(Continued)
You may hear a strange noise
when connecting or disconnect-
ing a USB device.
If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in
USB mode, the external USB
device can be damaged or may
malfunction. Therefore, discon-
nect the external USB device
when the audio is turned off or in
another mode. (e.g, Radio, CD)
Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB
device or the type of the files
stored in the device, there is a
difference in the time taken for
recognition of the device.
Do not use the USB device for purposes other than playing
music files.
Playing videos through the USB is not supported.
Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.
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Feature of Your Audio
Head unit
❈
The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
(1) EJECT
Ejects the disc. (2)
RADIO
Changes to FM/AM/SiriusXM mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the mode is changed in the order
of FM1
➟ FM2 ➟AM ➟SAT1 ➟
SAT2 ➟SAT3.
In [SETUP] button [Display], the
radio pop up screen will be dis-
played when [Mode Pop up] is
turned [On]. When the pop up
screen is displayed, use the TUNE
knob or preset buttons to select the
desired mode.
(3) MEDIA
Changes to CD, USB(iPod
®), AUX,
My Music, BT Audio mode.
Each time the b utton is pressed, the
mode is changed in the order of CD
➟USB(iPod®)➟AUX➟My Music➟
BT(Bluetooth®) Audio.
In [SETUP] button [Display], the
media pop up screen will be dis-
played when [Mode Pop up] is
turned [On]. When the pop up
screen is displayed, use the TUNE
knob or preset buttons to select the
desired mode. (4)
PHONE
Operates Phone Screen.
When a phone is not connected, the connection screen is displayed.
(5) SEEK/TRACK
Radio mode: Automatically search- es for broadcast frequencies.
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- Shortly press the button: Moves to next or previous song (file).
- Press and hold the button: Rewinds or fast-forwards the cur-
rent song.
Bluetooth
®Audio mode: Moves to
next or previous song(file).
- The Play/Pause feature may operate differently depending on
the mobile phone.
(6) POWER/VOL knob
Power knob: Turns power On/Off by pressing the knob.
Volume knob: Sets volume by turn- ing the knob left/right.
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(7) [1] ~ [6] (Preset)
Radio mode: Saves frequencies (channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels).
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- [RPT] button: Repeat
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(7) [1] ~ [6] (Preset)
Radio mode: Saves frequencies (channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels).
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- [RPT] button: Repeat
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(7) [1] ~ [6] (Preset)
Radio mode: Saves frequencies (channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels).
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- [RPT] button: Repeat
- [RDM] button: Random
In the Radio, Media, Setup and
Menu pop up screen, the number
menu is selected.
(8) DISP
Each time the button is shortly pressed, sets the Screen Off
➟
Screen On ➟Screen Off.
Audio operation is maintained and only the Screen will be turned Off.
In the Screen Off state, press any button to turn the Screen On again. (9)
SCAN
Radio mode - Shortly press the button:Previews each broadcast for 5
seconds each.
- Press and hold the button: Previews the broadcasts saved
in preset [1] ~ [6] buttons for 5
seconds each.
- Press the [SCAN] button again
to continue listening to the cur-
rent frequency.
- SAT Radio does not support the preset scan feature.
CD, USB, My Music mode - Shortly press the button:Previews each song (file) for 10
seconds each.
- Press the [SCAN] button again
to continue listening to the cur-
rent song (file).
(10) SETUP
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(11)
MENU
Displays menus for the current mode.
®List: Move to parent category.
(12) CAT/FOLDER
SiriusXM Radio: Category Search.
MP3 CD/USB mode: Folder Search.
(13) TUNE knob
Radio mode: Changes frequency by turning the knob left/right.
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode:
Searches songs (files) by turning
the knob left/right.
When the desired song is dis-
played, press the knob to play the
song.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE - Using the USB
Devices
• To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the vehi-
cle. Connect the device after start-
ing up.
• If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
• If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
• The System may not play unau- thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between 8Kbps
~ 320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
• Take precautions for static electric- ity when connecting or disconnect-
ing the external USB device. (Continued)(Continued)
• An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is
not recognizable.
• Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the connect-
ed external USB device can be
unrecognizable.
• When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or
2048BYTE, then the device will
not be recognized.
• Use only a USB device formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
• USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-
nizable.
• Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contact
with the human body or other
objects.
• If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a short
period of time, it may break the
device. (Continued)(Continued)
• You may hear a strange noise
when connecting or disconnecting
a USB device.
• If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in USB
mode, the external USB device can
be damaged or may malfunction.
Therefore, disconnect the external
USB device when the audio is
turned off or in another mode.
(e.g, Radio)
• Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device or
the type of files stored in the
device, there is a difference in the
time for recognition the device.
• Do not use the USB device for pur- poses other than playing music
files.
• Playing videos through the USB is not supported.
• Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble. (Continued)
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Radio Mode
With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
Shortly pressing the button: Automatically searches for the next
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With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
Shortly pressing the button: Automatically searches for the next
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Radio Mode
With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
Shortly pressing the button: Automatically searches for the next
station.
Pressing and holding the button: While holding the button, frequen-
cy changes without stopping.
When the button is released, auto-
matically searches for the next fre-
quency from that point. Preset Seek
Press the [1]
~ [6] buttons.
Shortly pressing the button: Plays the frequency saved in the corre-
sponding button.
Pressing and holding the button: Pressing and holding the desired
button from [1] ~ [6] will save the
currently playing broadcast to the
selected button and sound a BEEP.
Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
Shortly pressing the button: The broadcast frequency increases
and previews each broadcast for 5
seconds each. After scanning all
frequencies, returns and plays the
current broadcast frequency.
Pressing and holding the button: Previews the broadcasts saved in
preset [1]~ [6] buttons for 5 sec-
onds each. Selecting through manual search
Turn the TUNE
knob left/right to
adjust the frequency.
MENU: Radio
Within [MENU] button is the A.Store
(Auto Store).
A.Store (Auto Store): [1] Button
Select A.Store (Auto Store) to save
frequencies with superior reception
to preset [1] ~ [6] buttons. If no fre-
quencies are received, then the most
recently received frequency will be
broadcast.

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SiriusXM®Satellite Radio information
Satellite Radio channels:
Enjoy SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a
3-month trial subscription to the
Sirius Select package. You’ll get over
140 channels, including commercial-
free music, plus all your favorite
sports, exclusive talk, entertainment,
and a selection of premium program-
ming. For more information and a
complete list of SiriusXM channels,
visit siriusxm.com in the United
States, siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio reception factors:
To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof
provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a
requirement of a satellite radio sys-
tem. Like AM/FM, there are several
factors that can affect satellite radio
reception performance:
Antenna obstructions: For optimal
reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice
build-up and keep luggage and
other material as far away from the
anten na as possible. Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall build-
ings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunder-
storms can interfere with your
reception.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio service:
SiriusXM is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broad-
casts music, sports, news and enter-
tainment programming to radio
receivers, which are available for
installation in motor vehicles or facto-
ry installed, as well as for the home,
portable and wireless devices, and
through an Internet connection on a
personal computer.
Vehicles that are equipped with a
factory installed SiriusXM Satellite
Radio system include:
Hardware and an introductory trial subscription term, which begins on
the date of sale or lease of the
vehicle.
For a small upgrade fee, access to SiriusXM music channels, and
other select channels over the
Internet using any computer con-
nected to the Internet (U.S. cus-
tomers only). For information on extended sub-
scription terms, contact SiriusXM at
1-888-539-7474.
NOTE:
SiriusXM services require a sub-
scription sold separately, or as a
package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc. If
you decide to continue service
after your trial, the subscription
plan you choose will automatical-
ly renew thereafter and you will be
charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current
rates. Fees and taxes apply. To
cancel you must call SiriusXM at
1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM
Customer Agreement for com-
plete terms at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data
services are available only in the
48 contiguous states, DC and
Puerto Rico (with coverage limita-
tions). SiriusXM satellite service is
also available in Canada; see
www.siriusxm. ca. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Sirius, XM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of Sirius
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SiriusXM Radio Mode
Using SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3-
month trial subscription to SiriusXM
so you have access to over 140
channels of music, information, and
entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your
Sirius Select subscription, you will
need to contact SiriusXM Customer
Care at 1-800-643-2112. Have your
12-digit RID (Radio Identification
Number)/ESN (Electronic Serial
Number) ready. To retrieve the
RID/ESN, turn on the radio, press
the [RADIO] button, and tune to
channel zero. Please note that the vehicle will need
to be turned on, in Sirius mode, and
have an unobstructed view of the sky
in order for the radio to receive the
activation signal.
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]
button.
Shortly pressing the button: Select previous or next channel.
Pressing and holding the button: Continuously move to previous or
next channel.
If the “Category” icon is displayed, channels are changed within the
current category. Scan
Press the [SCAN]
button.
Shortly pressing the button: Previews each broadcast for 5 sec-
onds each.
Press the [SCAN] button again to
continue listening to the current
frequency.
If the “Category” icon is displayed, channels are changed within the
current category.
Category
Press the [CAT/FOLDER] button.
The display will indicate the catego- ry menus, highlight the category
that the current channel belongs to.
In the Category List Mode, press the [CAT/FOLDER] button to navi-
gate category list.
Press TUNEknob to select the
lowest channel in the highlighted
category.
If channel is selected by selecting category, then the “CATEGORY”
icon is displayed at the top of the
screen.