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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 ( / ) (1)
Press the lever upward ( ) to
increase the volume.
Press 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 1 sec-
ond 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 1 second, 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.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury, and
death. The driver's primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver's
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.
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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
Moves to the Display, Sound, Phone, System setting modes.
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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.
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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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Preset
Press the [1]
~ [6] buttons.
Shortly pressing the button: Plays the channel saved in the corre-
sponding button.
Pressing and holding the button: Pressing and holding the desired
button from [1] ~ [6] will save the
current broadcast to the selected
button and sound a BEEP.
✽ ✽ Troubleshooting
1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the
antenna or antenna cable is bro-
ken or unplugged. Please consult
with your Kia dealership.
2. No Signal If this message is displayed, it
means that the antenna is covered
and that the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio signal is not available.
Ensure the antenna is uncovered
and has a clear view of the sky.
Tune
Rotate
TUNEknob: Changes the
channel number or scrolls catego-
ry list.
Press
TUNEknob: Selects the
menu.
Menu: SiriusXM Radio
Press the [MENU] button.
Info (Information): [1] Button
Displays the Artist/Song info of the
current song.
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CommandFunction
FM Preset 1~6Plays the most recently played broadcast saved in
FM Preset 1~6.
AM Preset 1~6Plays the broadcast saved in AM Preset 1~6.
FM 87.5~107.9Plays the FM broadcast of the corresponding fre-
quency.
AM 530~1710Plays the AM broadcast of the corresponding fre-
quency.
SIRIUS (Satellite) When listening to the SiriusXM®, maintains the
current state.
When listening to a different mode, displays the most recently played SiriusXM
®screen.
SIRIUS (Satellite)
1~3Displays the selected SiriusXM®screen.
SIRIUS Channel
0~223Plays the selected SiriusXM®channel.
MediaMoves to the most recently played media screen.
CDPlays music on the CD.
USBPlays music on the USB device.
iPod®Plays music on the iPod®.
My MusicPlays music saved in My Music.
CommandFunction
AUX (Auxiliary)Plays the connected external device.
Bluetooth®AudioPlays the music saved in connected Bluetooth®
device.
MuteMutes the sound.
Cancel (Exit)Ends voice command.
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FM/AM Radio Commands
Commands available during FM/AM Radio operation.Satellite Radio Commands
Commands that can be used while listening to Satellite
Radio.
CommandFunction
Preset 1~6Plays the broadcast station saved in Preset 1~6.
ScanScans receivable frequencies from the current
broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each.
Preset ScanMoves to the next preset from the current present
and plays for 10 seconds each.
CommandFunction
Channel 0~223Plays the selected Satellite Radio channel.
ScanScans receivable channels from the current
broadcast and plays for 10 seconds each.
Preset 1~6Plays the broadcast saved in Preset 1~6.
InformationDisplays the information of the current broadcast.
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Radio Mode
Radio Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode Display
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Frequency
Displays the current frequency.
(3) Preset
Displays current preset number [1] ~
[6].
(4) Preset Display
Displays preset buttons.
(5) A.Store
Automatically saves frequencies with
superior reception to Preset buttons.With the Radio Mode Button
Pressing the [RADIO]button will
change the operating mode in the
order of FM1
➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SAT1 ➟
SAT2 ➟ SAT3.
If [Mode Pop up] is turned on within
[SETUP] button[Display], then
pressing the [RADIO] button will dis-
play the Radio Mode Pop up screen.
Turn the TUNE knob to move the
focus. Press the knob to select.