2023 KIA FORTE radio

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l l 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.
•Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
•Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
•Scan FM (Available only with FM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
•Scan AM (Available only with AM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
•Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a
registered channel."
• Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on
and off.
•Radio Noise (Available only with FM): Customize sound quality when listening to F\
M
radio by adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
•Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type2)."
• 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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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
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.

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Changing the radio mode (Type1)
Perform any of the following methods:
•On the Radio screen, press Band.
•On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button repeatedly.
Changing the radio mode (Type2)
Perform any of the following methods:
•On the Radio screen, press Radio Mode button repeatedly.
•On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button repeatedly.
The radio mode changes in the order of FM >
AM >
SXM.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Changing the radio channel (Type1)
Perform any of the following methods:
•On the Radio screen, press the desired channel from the presets list.

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You can also change the channel by using the Move lever/button on the steering
wheel.
•On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] or [TRACK ] button. You can move to the
previous or next channel with good reception.
• When you know an accurate frequency, turn the Search knob on the control panel to
change the frequency.
You can listen to the changed radio broadcast.
Changing the channel by using voice commands
You can change the radio channel by using voice commands.
1 On the Radio screen, press .
2 When a guiding beep is heard, say the desired radio station channel.
Using the scan function
You can listen to each broadcast briefly and select a desired one.
1 On the Radio screen, press SCAN.
Only the channels with good reception can be listened for 5 seconds in turn.
2 When you find the desired broadcast, press SCAN.
You can continue listening to the scanned channel.

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Changing the radio channel (Type2)
Perform any of the following methods:
•On the Radio screen, press the desired channel from the presets list.

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You can also change the channel by using the Move lever/button on the steering
wheel.
•On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] or [TRACK ] button. You can move to the
previous or next channel with good reception (if equipped).
You can listen to the changed radio broadcast.
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If any Search knob on the control panel, you can also change the frequency by using the
knob.
Changing the channel by using voice commands
You can change the radio channel by using voice commands.
1 On the Radio screen, press .
2 When a guiding beep is heard, say the desired radio station channel.
Using the scan function
You can listen to each broadcast briefly and select a desired one.
1 On the Radio screen, press >
Scan FM/Scan AM.
Only the channels with good reception can be listened for 5 seconds in turn.
2 When you find the desired broadcast, press the radio screen.
You can continue listening to the scanned channel.

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Saving radio channels (Type1)
You can save a specific radio station's channel and easily access the channel.
While listening to a broadcast, press in the middle of the screen.
The current channel is added to the presets list.
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Alternatively, on the Radio screen, press Menu >
Station List and press
of the
channel you want to save. The channel is saved to the preset list.

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You can register up to 40 channels.
Saving radio channels (Type2)
You can save a specific radio station's channel and easily access the channel.
While listening to a broadcast, press on the screen.
The current channel is added to the presets list.

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Alternatively, on the Radio screen, press
>
Station List and press of the
channel you want to save. The channel is saved to the preset list.

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You can register up to 24 channels.

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

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Editing the radio channel list (Type1)
Deleting a registered channel
1 At the upper left of the Radio screen, press Menu >
Delete Presets.
2 Select the channel to delete and press Delete >
Yes .
The channel is deleted and the preset number is emptied.

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When the current channel is already assigned to the presets list, press the
icon to
remove the channel from the list.
Editing the radio channel list (Type2)
Deleting a registered channel
1 At the upper left of the Radio screen, press >
Delete Presets.
2 Select the channel to delete and press Delete >
Yes .
The channel is deleted and the preset list is emptied.

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When the current channel is already assigned to the presets list, press
to remove the
channel from the list.

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Listening to HD Radio™
You can listen to radio from HD radio stations when they are available.
Perform any of the following methods:
•Type 1: On the Radio screen, press .
•Type 2: On the Radio screen, press .
When HD Radio signals are received, the radio switches from the analog mode to the HD
mode.
Type1
Type2

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

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In HD mode, the buttons for HD Radio stations appear at the top of the r\
adio screen.
Press a button to select any available HD radio station.

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HD radio is available only in metropolitan areas.

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HD Radio™ Technology
Program Info: Presents song name, artist, station IDs,
and other relevant data streams.
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio™ Technology
enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital
signal. AM sounds like today's FM and FM sounds like
a CD.
FM stations can provide additional digital-only audio
programming on HD2/HD3 Channels.
Real-Time Traffic reports, alerts, and flow data
displayed on screen via interactive traffic maps and/or
data.