2023 KIA FORTE radio

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Playing Sounds of Nature
Listen to the calming sound of rain, waves, and more to relax while driving by turning on a
Sounds of Nature.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Media >
Sounds of Nature.
2 Select from the Sounds of Nature list to play.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select and play Sounds of Nature.
c c Play the previous sound.
d d Stop or play playback.
e e Play the next sound.
f f You can check the playback status of Sound of Nature.
g g Select and play Sounds of Nature.
h h The list of menu items appears.
• Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
• Media Sources: Open the Radio/Media selection window.
•Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
•User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
•Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Playing Sounds of Nature will mute or pause other sound effects and music that may be
active at the moment.

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Incoming or outgoing calls will pause Sounds of Nature playback.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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Using the HD Radio Data
You can access an array of information with HD radio data such as HD Radio™.
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HD radio data are available only in metropolitan areas.
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see traffic information by using HD Radio data. > See "Viewing traffic information
using HD radio data."
c c Can see weather information from the Doppler Radar. > See "Viewing weather
information using Doppler weather radar ."
d d Can see fuel price information by using HD Radio data (if equipped). > See "Viewing
fuel price information using HD radio data (if equipped)."
e e The list of menu items appears.
• Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
• User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
•Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Viewing traffic information using HD radio data
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Traffic.
3 Select an item from the traffic information list to see the details.

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To see traffic information along with your current route or to see all available traffic
information, press On Route.

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To select the types of traffic information to see, press Category.
4 Check the traffic information details.

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Traffic information for border crossings and speed limits in local roads may not be
accurate. Use the information at your discretion.

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Viewing weather information using Doppler weather
radar
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Doppler Radar.
3 See the weather condition details in the HD Radio coverage area.
Viewing fuel price information using HD radio data
(if equipped)
1 On the All Menus screen, press HD Radio Data.
2 Press Fuel Prices.
3 Search nearby gas stations, and check the current fuel prices.

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To change the sorting order, press on the drop-down list and then select the
sorting criteria.

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To see the latest information, press
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Radio
Turning on the radio
Listening to HD Radio™
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio
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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
•On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
•On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
Type1
Type2

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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Radio screen (Type1)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can change the radio mode.
c c Activate the HD Radio mode.
d d You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See "Changing the channel by
using voice commands."
e e Presets list
f f Radio broadcast information
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See " Saving radio channels
(Type1)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i You can listen to each radio channel for a short time and select the desired channel.
> See " Using the scan function."
j j The list of menu items appears.
• Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
•Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
•FM Radio Noise Control: Customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by
adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
•Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on
and off.
•Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a
registered channel."
• Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type1)."
• User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
•Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Radio screen (Type2)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Radio broadcast information
c c Can change the radio mode.
d d Can change the frequency. Shortly press to switch to the previous/next frequency, or
press and hold to quickly change the frequency. When you release the
or button,
the previous or next channel with good reception is automatically selected.
e e Shows information about the radio channel you are currently tuned in to.
f f Activate the HD Radio mode.
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See "Saving radio channels
(Type2)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i Presets list
j j Can see the list of available radio stations (if equipped).
k k You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See " Changing the channel by
using voice commands."